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PINNED Add measuring/pick distance tool in parametric solid and variables tools
As a MicroStation modelling user, I would like the capability of filling the Distance field by picking two points (or distance between other elements) from within the tool, so that I can be much quicker in creating solids and other elements where ...
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    Make Text word wrap work without spaces

    would be nice if word wrap would work without needing spaces.we typically do a pen table replacement for the full file path when printing. but the paths are going off the page. word wrap doesnt work most of the time because it only wraps whole wor...
    about 5 years ago in 2D Drawing 1 Planned

    BCF manager

    I came across some threads on the OBD forums about BCF compatibility. There are already some ideas on the MS ideas portal as well, but all seem a bit fragmented. I think what we really need is a complete BCF manager, either developped by Bentley o...
    about 4 years ago in Collaboration 7 Future consideration

    GIS Database Update from Microstation

    While users can import GIS layers in Microstation 2024, a tool is needed to write Microstation (.dgn) data back into GIS databases. This tool should be added to allow this writing to occur and automatically generating the appropriate shape files.
    11 months ago in Collaboration 0 Needs review

    Add background option to Dimension Style > Text > Notes > Text Frame

    It would be very nice and helpful to be able to assign a background color to the Text Frames in the Dimension Styles. So they can be used for Labels, and such. It would great to make it work like the Text Styles do, but to actually fill out the wh...
    over 1 year ago in 2D Drawing 4 Future consideration

    MS2025 - IFC Export

    Within MS 2025, Bentley have added IFC Export. However, you need to install this as a separate item. Can you add this to the installer options. Ian
    7 months ago in Collaboration 12 Future consideration

    Merge utility (multiple)

    Bring back merge.ma utility. Microstation readme contains this notice. The File > Merge option in the File Open Dialog (formerly MicroStation Manager) and the MERGE utility (merge.ma) have been removed. The Import Models and Merge References fu...
    9 months ago in General 4 Needs review

    Itemtype date display

    You can enter a date in ItemTypes, but this is always with a time, whereas in DateTimeFormats.xml you can enter a different display without time. This is therefore not reflected in the date display. It would be useful if this were taken into account.
    4 months ago in 2D Drawing 0 Needs review

    Export to IFC, add a configuration variable for the JSON file (export settings)

    There is no configuration variable for the JSON file. The JSON file is crucial for changing IFC export settings - without a configuration variable we cannot include it in our workspace configuration. Currently the schema mapping file is placed und...
    5 months ago in General 0 Needs review

    Ability to effectively use MIcrostation and other Bentley applications with current Citrix versions

    WSP is greatly increasing globally the use of Citrix for better project workshare and performance. We are running Bentley applications through Citrix and though application operation and file performance is fantastic we all have a core problem reg...
    over 1 year ago in General 1 Future consideration

    Photomatch Enhancements

    I would like to see the Photomatch tool improved in the following ways. Add a default option on the Photomatch dialog to adjust aspect ratio of view to match that of the photo being used. (Making sure the resulting view dimensions are not the resu...
    about 5 years ago in Visualization 5 Planned