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In microstation connect edition- explorer, it should be possible to search within a fence.

In microstation connect edition- explorer, itshould be possible to search within a fence. Currently that does not seem to be possible. see this thread for more details; https://bentleysystems.service-now.com/community?id=community_question&sys...
almost 6 years ago in General 1 Future consideration

fix dimensions so they do not lose association so easily

I get so tired of dimensioning a 3d drawing then find out I have to alter the model and the dimension associations are lost.I can understand if there is a modification along a vertex, but not if it's on a different face.There has to be a way to av...
almost 6 years ago in 3D Modeling 0 Future consideration

Construct Minimum Distance Line using Meshes/Solids

The "Construct Minimum Distance Line" tool currently only works using line/arc linear elements. This function would be exponentially more powerful if it would work with Mesh and Solid elements, the same way that the "Measure Distance" tool works w...
almost 6 years ago in Collaboration 1 Future consideration

File open with option to select Model before loading.

When opening a file you are thrown into a Model as per saved settings in the file. But often you want another file. And you have to wait for the first Model to open, then open Models dialog and find your desired Model. I want the File Open to show...
about 3 years ago in General 1 Future consideration

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 ...
about 3 years ago in 2D Drawing 1 Needs review

Print Organizer - print non standard formats without creating them

It would be useful if it were possible to print through the print organizer sheets of non-standardized sizes without having to add the size in the *.pltcfg. For example, there may be drawings with 250mm or 253mm, and it would be helpful to not hav...
about 2 years ago in 2D Drawing 4 Future consideration

Add "Fit View" button to Reference Palette

Invariably, loading a reference, requires locating the objects once attached, Fit View is the easiest way to find out where they are. Using two monitors, Microstation proper is on one screen and the reference palette and others are on the second s...
over 1 year ago in 2D Drawing 0 Future consideration

Change Parametric Cells to level Independent

Parametric cells are only placed on active level, compared to Graphic cells where the levels are independent. This limits creation of 2D parametric cells where many levels are included with the cell since the active level that the parametric cell ...
over 1 year ago in  1 Needs review

Synchronize Camera Viewpoint accross Views

I'd like an option so synchronize (live/dynamic) the viewpoint between multiple views. That way it would be possible to have two views side-by-side with different display style, or different level visibility. Then when rotating for example the lef...
about 4 years ago in 3D Modeling 2 Needs review

Increase the accuracy for Pattern Parameters and Line Style Parameters tool settings

The user reports that when accuracy is set to 8 decimal places, the scale values for Pattern Parameters and Line Style Parameters do not update as expected. I already checked all available options under File > Settings > File > Design Fil...
6 months ago in  1 Needs review