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Learning Bentley MicroStation V8i

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Overview

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Get an introduction to Bentley MicroStation. Learn how to complete simple 2D drawing projects, edit graphics, reference title blocks, and generate a plot of the final results.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome to MicroStation V8i 2D
  • Using the exercise files
1. Using the Interface
  • What is a workspace?
  • Taming the mouse
  • Using pulldown menus
  • Locating the toolboxes
  • Using the Task Navigator
  • Using the Tool Settings dialogue
  • Using Position Mapping
  • Using the Key-in browser
  • Understanding the status bar
  • Using right-click menus
  • Using docking
  • Using tools and commands
  • Using views and view controls
  • User preferences
  • Using the Help menu
2. Using the MicroStation File
  • File type basics
  • Opening and saving files
  • Understanding units and design file settings
3. Basic Geometry
  • Placing linear elements
  • Placing shapes
  • Placing circles and arcs
  • Drawing with attributes
  • Using the Copy and Move commands
  • Looking at the Copy and Move Parallel commands
  • Using the Scale Element command
  • Using the Rotate Element command
  • Working with the Stretch command
  • Aligning elements by edge
  • Manipulating the attribute of an element
  • Looking at the Modify commands
  • Using the Extend Elements command
  • Using the Trim Elements command
4. Using AccuDraw and AccuSnap
  • Basics of AccuSnap
  • Basics of AccuDraw
  • Using view alignment in AccuDraw
  • Using the Repeat Distance Indicator in AccuDraw
  • Using the Origin shortcut
  • Working with Smart Lock
  • Using the Rotate Element shortcut
  • Using the Accudraw Calculator
5. Using Selection Tools
  • Using Element Selection
  • Selecting elements graphically
6. Using Levels
  • Using Levels and Level Filters
  • Using level symbology
7. Using Cells
  • Using cell libraries
  • Placing graphic cells
8. Basic Annotation
  • Using Text
  • Using Dimensions
9. Understanding Reference Files
  • Reference File Manager
  • Setting up reference files
10. Printing
  • Printing to PDF
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Jeanne Aarhus

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