MicroStation V8i: References

Learn how to work with the reference files feature in MicroStation, which allows you to display another design file over your MicroStation design file.

Introduction

• Using references in MicroStation V8i
• Using the exercise files

1. Basics of Reference Files

• What is a reference file?
• Reference dialog and tools
• Basic reference commands
• Attaching reference files
• Reference orientation settings, part 1
• Reference orientation settings, part 2
• Reference orientation settings, part 3
• Nested reference settings
• Controlling reference levels
• Scaling references
• Reference drawing titles
• Using reference toggles
• Editing reference files
• Clipping reference files

2. Advanced Reference File Techniques

• Using DWG files as references
• Miscellaneous references
• Reference preferences
• Reference file configuration

Conclusion

• Next steps