This software features support for MicroStation integration. You run the software in both MicroStation and stand-alone mode.

The MicroStation functionality has been implemented in a way that is the same as the base product. Once you become familiar with the stand-alone mode, you will not have any difficulty using the product in MicroStation mode.

In MicroStation mode, you will have access to the full range of functionality available in the MicroStation design and drafting environment. The standard environment is extended and enhanced by using MicroStation's MDL (MicroStation Development Language) client layer that lets you create, view, and edit the network model while in MicroStation.

MDL is a complete development environment that lets applications take full advantage of the power of MicroStation and MicroStation-based vertical applications. MDL can be used to develop simple utilities, customized commands or sophisticated commercial applications for vertical markets.

Some of the advantages of working in MicroStation mode include:

• Lay out network links and structures in fully-scaled mode in the same design and drafting environment that you use to develop your engineering plans.
• You will have access to any other third party applications that you currently use, along with any custom MDL applications.
• Use native MicroStation insertion snaps to precisely position Bentley SewerGEMS V8i elements with respect to other entities in the MicroStation drawing.
• Use native MicroStation commands on Bentley SewerGEMS V8i model entities with automatic update and synchronization with the model database.
• Control destination levels for model elements and associated label text and annotation, giving you control over styles, line types, and visibility of model elements.

Additional features of the MicroStation version include: