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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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    note leaders on multiple sides

    lets add multiple leaders to any side of the note. Check out bluebeams note
    almost 3 years ago in 2D Drawing 0 Needs review

    Add background fill option to dimension note options

    Consumers Energy - I would like to be able to utilize a background fill on a dimension style so that when notes are placed, the entire box with text will cover any patterning or other parts of the drawing behind it without having to trim lines or ...
    over 2 years ago in 2D Drawing 1 Needs review

    Add a Find Replace tool in the Item Type Expression Builder

    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...
    4 months ago in  1 Needs review

    In text favorites

    In text favorites: I'd love to be able to create "folders" in which I can add specific items. Right now I just have a really long single list I have to scroll through.
    about 2 years ago in 2D Drawing 0 Needs review

    Batch convert GCS

    Add option in batch convert to specify output coordinate system. Also to specify default coordinate system in case source system is missing. Batch process is not so useful as it doesn't have no option to provide output file or settings and also th...
    9 months ago in 2D Drawing 0 Needs review

    Place Orthogonal Shape - Close Element

    It would be helpful and more conistent if the POS tool could also have a Close Element button like the Place Shape tool
    about 1 year ago in 2D Drawing 0 Needs review

    Relink labels with elements if reference link is broken

    Microstation labels could really be a huge time-saver for annotations if they worked properly with reference files. Annotations are usually always done in a separate file to allow for different rotations/ positions of sheets,...At the moment I can...
    4 months ago in 2D Drawing 0 Needs review

    Enable material level overrides in references

    through level manager I can set materials to by level and overrides, but only to live files. please enable this to apply to references also.Additionally, a reference setting toggle to turn on/off applied materials would be very beneficial. as we a...
    about 5 years ago in Visualization 2 Future consideration

    Add recently used commands to RMB popup menu

    Since the same tools are often used in quick succession it would be helpful to make the five most recently used tools available in the Right Mouse Button menu. This would exclude view commands.Entries would be at top similar to picture.
    about 5 years ago in General 2 Already exists

    FREE Academic licenses for Bentley applications

    AllWhy does Bentley still charge for Academic licenses when other software vendors i.e. Autodesk!!!!!. We need to get students using Bentley software at schools/Universities etc. I know Bentley have an academic program but the fact is the students...
    about 5 years ago in Collaboration 5 Already exists