Microstation: AccuDraw

Discover how to leverage AccuDraw, a collection of aids for positioning and drawing precisely in MicroStation V8i, for a more productive CAD workflow.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Using AccuDraw

• What is AccuDraw?
• Controlling focus
• More on focus

2. Using AccuSnap

• What is AccuSnap?
• Types of AccuSnaps
• More types of AccuSnaps
• Using multi-snaps

3. Learning AccuDraw Basics in 2D and 3D

• Using the AccuDraw interface
• Using AccuDraw shortcuts
• Draw 2D lines
• Using XY and polar
• Using Origin
• Using Rotate Element
• Draw 2D blocks
• Using Smart Lock
• Using the calculator
• Absolute input
• Relative input
• Using snaps
• More snaps
• Draw 2D in 3D
• Draw 3D solids
• Modify 3D solids
• Using ACS planes

4. Advanced AccuDraw Techniques

• Aligning elements
• Using bearing angles
• Adding a parcel
• Draw a cross-section
• Add a north arrow

5. AccuDraw Settings and Customizations

• AccuDraw settings: Operation
• AccuDraw settings: Display
• AccuDraw settings: Coordinates
• Custom AccuDraw shortcuts
• AccuDraw shortcuts

Conclusion

• What's next