Learning Bentley MicroStation V8i

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.

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