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Python should have native access to a workspaces associated dgnlib levels and elements

When working on a custom tool for my office, I found a bit of a roadblock using MicroStation Python. I went to create a level selection list so the user could specify what level they wanted to place the symbol or element being generated on. I unde...
17 days ago in Programming Needs review

Bentley Learn: Python + Python Assistant Training

It would be good to have some material on Python. Probably needs to be multiple levels: Beginnner: no previous macro writing experience. Intermediate: some previous VBA experience. Guidance on how to port, rewrite in python. Examples of using ...
11 months ago in Programming Needs review

Provide C# API to Place a Cell from Library

C# needs a way to place an instance of a cell from a cell library. C++ can do it, VBA can do it, Python can do it, but C# can't. The .NET API was introduced with MicroStation CONNECT in 2015. Why can't C# place or replace a cell instance?
over 1 year ago in Programming Needs review

Dimension Style with a Terminator Cell with 2 Colors

I want my note dimension style's terminator to have a box with color 255 to mask over object lines without breaking the elements. See the following thread for more details. https://bentleysystems.service-now.com/community?id=community_question&...
11 months ago in Programming Needs review

Automation using Visual Scripting

Visual Scripting is a feature that uses a graphical interface to lower the entry barriers for users to create their own automations and tools with or without the need to code. Current technology exists today in various forms such as Grasshopper, D...
over 2 years ago in Programming Future consideration

Translate Python API Docs to Human Language

I am trying to learn to use Python for our programming needs but find the documentation and lack of examples very depressing. Could we at least get the API docs to include code syntax examples for each topic.
about 1 year ago in Programming Needs review

Macro Recording Tool Limitations

Improve the Macro Recording tool (Drawing > Utilities > Macros) to capture many critical key strokes that are currently ignored. Using "Drawing > Home > Primary > Level Manager > Update levels from library" as an example: 1) Cli...
almost 2 years ago in Programming Needs review

key-ins short cuts

I have been using Autocad for over 20yrs. I have utilized Autocad shortcuts for that time. Is there a chance that you can set up your shortcuts to customize for up to 4 digit. That would be extremely helpful.
3 months ago in Programming Needs review

SDK Request to add a function to .NET API to allow removing a GCS from model

Add the ability to remove a GCS from a model with the .NET side of the SDK. Currently, you can get and set GCS to a model but not remove it. You have to use the COM side to remove a GC​S from a model. It would be really helpful to have it on the ....
almost 3 years ago in Programming Needs review

Provide Examples of Python Programming about Multiple Sectioning

Compared with OpenX Products, Microstation is the General 3D Modelling Platform. Microstation provided named boundary for sheeting (drawing plans), however tools for generating multiple sections (without alignment) with sheet/2D drawing are still ...
almost 2 years ago in Programming Planned