I routinely move a component thru an existing model following a specific path and have to identify interferences and close calls as it moves. It would be nice to be able to define a path and then have the software move the object along the path an...

Generate not only GC scripts from text input, but also geometry through a combination of text and graphical input. For example, starting from pre-drawn 2D or 3D geometries, explain in text how they can be automated, modified, and distributed. Comp...

We often receive vendor models in formats that include Parasolid, IGES, STEP, and ACIS. When adding these file types to our 3D models, we experience processing issues due to the high detail contained in the vendor models. Currently we have to use ...

This is useful in duplicating Item Types with similar expressions. For example, item types built using a "Catch Basin Element Manager" property could be quickly duplicated for manholes if all instances of the "Catch Basin" text could be replaced w...

If you create an ITEM TYPE to drive a title block, if this the ITEM TYPE has links to an excel lookup. This the title block text is driven from the excel file. When the excel file is updated, MicroStation will not auto update the DGN file. If a us...

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...

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...

Create a wizard/dialog that builds workspace and workset configuration files. The cad manager or user would graphically select the folders where resources are to be loaded from instead of having to directly edit config text files.

Reference setting for saved view reference attachment to synchronize "settings from design model" synchronizes the level display state from View 1 of the view group that the saved view was created from (this is often the "Default View Group"). Whe...

The Change Text Attributes dialog box needs to contain all options provided in the Text Editor. Color, Bold. The Available Options hould be carried out at icons rather than pull-down menues