MicroStation - File size:
- 2 MB
- Date added:
- Feb 10, 2023 | Last update check: 1 minute ago
- Licence:
- Trial | Buy Now
- Runs on:
- Windows 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 10 64-bit / 11
MicroStation is a 2D and 3D CAD software developed by Bentley. It is one of the industry standards, the other one being AutoCAD. Both of them are used for 2D drafting, isometric drawings as well as 3D modeling, but there are a few major differences, specifically in design and usage.
The first major difference between the AutoCAD software and the MicroStation software is the interface. MicroStation’s interface is similar to other Windows applications, and until CONNECT Edition it didn’t have the ribbon interface. The AutoCAD software is completely command based, whereas MicroStation is completely icon based. You have icons for each and every operation. You will be using your mouse throughout for using those tools. The second major difference is that in MicroStation you can only run one file at a time, whereas in AutoCAD you can use multiple files at a time.
The first version of MicroStation was released in 1985. The native file format of MicroStation is DGN. With MicroStation you can reference DGN and DWG models, PDF files and raster images into the same file at the same time. MicroStation is easy-to-navigate, all the tools are grouped into task so you can match your workflow for easy navigation.
What’s new in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17:
- Advanced data reporting. Automatically create Text fields from Item Typed properties. Conditional picklists. Item Types clone tool. Item Types propagation. Support Special Characters in Expressions. Lat/Long expression. Copy and Paste Rows and Columns in Tables. Reports: Added Calculated Column. Reports: Table Styles. Edit Item Type properties from text fields.
- Parametric modeling enhancements. Organize parametric variables in folders. Improved Auto-Constrain tool. Anchor points. Set Minimum/Maximum values for variables. Use parametric variables in 2D tools. Auto-update Parametric Components. Sort variables and variations. Search and sort variations in the properties panel. Select Parametric Components by name. Select same Parametric Component type and size. Activate Parametric Component.
- Display rules enhancements. Apply Display Rule tool. Export to dwg and dgn with Dispaly Rules. Improved Condition Editor and wildcard support.
- Miscellaneous. Enhanced Issue Resolution Service. ProjectWise Drive. Manage Configurations. Area Tools. AEC Transform in Attach iTwin dialog. Importing a PDF with vector data. Stream Point cloud data from ContextShare.
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a US-based software development company providing comprehensive software solutions for the design, construction and operations of infrastructure projects to architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors and owner-operators. Founded in 1984 by Keith A. Bentley and Barry J. Bentley, Bentley provides solutions such as MicroStation for infrastructure design and modelling, ProjectWise for integrated collaboration services and AssetWise post-construction operations services for infrastructure projects.
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