Methods define entry points for XFM-based commands. Most of the time, methods are related to features. By default, Bentley Geospatial Administrator creates features that have three methods associated with them: Place, Edit, and Annotate.

Typically, these three methods will be called in sequence during a placement operation. First, the Place method guides the user through placing the graphical element; next, Edit allows the feature's properties to be updated; finally, Annotate lets the user place a feature's annotation text if defined for the feature.

Non feature-based methods also exist. For example, a method may simply open a dialog containing information. The Analyze Feature Tool is an example of an Open type of method.

Bentley Geospatial Administrator offers a set of pre-defined methods to manipulate XFM features called the Standard Operations Library.