In V8i; we were able to Pattern a shape. Next, we add a Fill to the shape, using Locate Interior Shapes, that filled the void of the pattern shape. In the CONNECT Edition, we are unable to produce the same effect. The Fill does not "see" the Patte...

Converting to and from dgn is a pretty common thing. It would be good to multi-thread the Batch Converter so that it can process multiple files in parallel to speed conversion of large batches of files. Mstn is going to offer itself up as a 'data ...

When opening DWG files, there are error messages that certain SHX files are missing. There is no information about how that SHX file was used in the drawing. Text and linestyles that use that SHX will not display correctly, however, that change ma...

I am finding the element templates to be extremely useful in streamlining my workflow. A couple of thoughts though....1.It would be extremely helpful if my template could issue a command much like function keys -- such as starting a default comman...

Once again MicroStationCONNECT configuration is very short sided when it comes to workset configuration.If want want to move the dgnws file location to be inside the workset folder directory (because you know its project info not config info so it...

We just started to use the print organizer a few weeks ago in order to print PDFs.One major issue is that when you decide to print the destination folder is the standard Windows user folder. Unless you use the same folder where you store your dgns...

Hi,In Microstation, when I draw a white (colour 0) line on a model with black background it is displayed as white.To print the line I use a sheet with a border and the model as reference. At that time the line shows black because the background is...

One of the things that annoys me to no end when switching back and forth between CAD applications is the MicroStation Place Note tool. (actually, there are a lot of things about Notes that annoy me)I know I have the option to place the leader firs...

I would like to promote a SMART DROP tool for MS. The current tool is limited, where the user has to turn On items they want to drop ie DROP Lines/ShapesIf you hover over any elements, MS will tell you what it is. In AECOsim, if you use the modify...

Importing and exporting step files in microstation is hit or miss at best. For best results we have to import step files into autocad save them to dwg and then import the dwg into microstation. We also have better results exporting to dwg and then...