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    Add "use cell/shape properties" option to "Create Solids" tools on 2D Parametric Cells/Shapes

    I find it odd that 2D parametric cells and shapes have the option to extrude, revolve, thicken, and extrude along path with/without the active attributes and that when not using active attributes the attributes default to more or less nothing, lin...
    almost 5 years ago in 3D Modeling 0 Planned

    Support for ACAD Dynamic Blocks

    It seems like Dynamic Blocks have been reversed engineered and are becoming mainstream in the ACAD clone world... with IntelliCAD, Graebert, BricsCAD and now ZWCAD (Flexiblocks). It would be great to extend Mstn's great DWG interop functionality b...
    about 2 years ago in Collaboration / General 1 Planned

    Associative offset on smart solids

    Currently in technology-preview it is only possible on parametric solids. It would be useful if this operation was possible on smart solids as well. Either directly on smart solids or smart solid would be firstly put under parametric solid history...
    over 4 years ago in 3D Modeling 1 Planned

    Add switch statement to Named Expressions

    Named Expressions (and derivatives like Item Types expressions) offers IIF condition. In some situations, when more values to be checked (see e.g. this discussion) it leads to nested expressions, that are hard to understand. It would be nice to ha...
    over 4 years ago in General 2 Planned

    import alignment Landxml file to microstation "CONNECT"

    Hey allIt would be great to be able to import alignment Landxml file to microstation "CONNECT".Landxml Terrain model can already be imported so why not add alignment Landxml file support as well. Would be good for us who are reviewing project plan...
    almost 5 years ago in 3D Modeling 1 Planned

    Ref Attach Dialog: Option to match the incoming Ref's GCS to an ACS in the local file

    Transfered from EAP Ideas list. Also discussed during the SS3 beta. Referencing by ACS matching would be very cool.Currently, I think you have to:1. In model to be referenced: Go to your 'Top' view, use Window Center and tentative to model 0,0,0. ...
    almost 5 years ago in 2D Drawing 1 Planned

    Unlock Sheet model from Sheet Index

    Oftentimes we will remove a sheet from the sheet index, and add it back in later. Currently, when you add a sheet to the sheet index, it "brands" that sheet model to the sheet index. In order to remove it, we have to remove it from the sheet index...
    over 2 years ago in  0 Planned

    MicroStation CAD Administrator Accreditation Course

    In line with the Accreditation Program now on offer with Bentley for the Authoring Tools and ProjectWise, a stream for the administration of the authoring Tools ( MicroStation as a start point and then others ORD etc.) would be great for recogniti...
    almost 4 years ago in General 1 Planned

    Fix snaps not working through filled solids

    Snaps do not work through filled shapes even in wire frame regardless of "locate interiors" setting set to none. Reference this thread. https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/f/microstation-forum/214191/cannot-snap-to-parametric-sol...
    over 4 years ago in 3D Modeling 1 Planned

    Print Google 3d to PDF

    Now that we have google 3d in MS 2025, we need the ability to print the google 3d together with any 3d geometry to 3D PDF. As it stands the google 3d is ignored. Ian
    2 months ago in 3D Modeling 0 Planned