Products Covered: MicroStation V8

Target Audience: MicroStation Administrators

This is a comprehensive course for managers of multi-user MicroStation-based [or hybrid] CAD installations. This course examines in detail the tools and procedures that allow complete control over the installation, appearance and operation of MicroStation. Running throughout the course is the development of a prototypical CAD work environment constructed step-by-step as each topic is discussed.

You will learn how to create an efficient and intuitive operating environment for all members of the design team or larger organization. You will be able to provide integrated company standards deployable across the entire corporate organization and maintain strict segregation between the custom work developed on site and the core Bentley delivered software resources.

• Installation of MicroStation and SELECTserver
• The Design Library File
• Working with Levels
• Text and Dimension Styles
• Working with Cells
• Creating the Corporate Standards DGNLib File
• Developing Project Standards through Seed Files
• Customizing MicroStation's Line Styles
• Settings Manager

• Exploring MicroStation's Workspaces
• Customizing the Graphic User Interface
• Defining a Workspace on the Project Level
• The Corporate Workspace Workmodes
• Managing MicroStation's Plotting BatchPlot

• VBA and MDL
• Integrating Applications into the Workspace
• The Art of Remapping and Batch Processing
• Archival Operations using Packager
• Incorporating Bentley View into the Work Environment

• SELECTserver Software Deployments
• Design History
• File Protection
• Digital Signatures and Digital Rights
• Internet Related Operations
• SELECT Services
• Trouble Shooting the Work Environment
• Trouble Shooting MicroStation Design Files

Course Prerequisites: None