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Before You Begin
What's New?
Known Issues
Reality Meshes Issues
Scalable Terrain Models Issues
Point Cloud Issues
Reality Model Presentation Issues
Copyright
Reality Models
Overview
Point Cloud dialog
Export Point Cloud dialog
Reality Model Presentation Tools
Class Definitions Tools
Edit Classification
Import Point Cloud Data
Clips Tools
Create Clip tool
Section Tools
Create Quick Section tool
Create Section Tool
Create Section Workflow
Templates Tools
Template Tool Workflow
Model by Section tool
Section Tools
Create Quick Section tool
Create Section Tool
Create Section Workflow
Point Clouds Tools
Edit Classification tool
Classification tool settings
To classify point clouds
Tile Export tool
Tile Export tool settings
Export Point Cloud tool settings
Fit Plane tool
Fit Plane tool settings
To fit a plane
Fit Cylinder tool
Fit Cylinder tool settings
To fit a cylinder
Pipe Connection Tool
Adjust Elbow Tool
3D Line Following tool
3D Line Following tool settings
To use the 3D Line Following tool
Model by Section tool
Model by Section tool settings
To use the Model by Section tool
Display Properties tool
Smart Snap tool
Smart Snap tool settings
Visual Explorer tool
Visual Explorer tool settings
Colorize
Reality Model Tools
Drape Element tool
Drape Element tool settings
To drape elements onto a reality model
Snap Element tool
Snap Element tool settings
To snap elements onto a reality model
Ground Extraction Tool
Quick Ground Extraction tool
Volume Calculation
New Scalable Mesh
New Scalable Mesh Settings dialog
Scalable Mesh Elevation Source Editor dialog
GeoCoordination Service Workflow
Import Options dialog
Modify Scalable Mesh
Save As Scalable Mesh
Upload to ProjectWise ContextShare
Tile Terrain
Convert 3MX to Scalable Mesh
Extract Elevation Points
Using the Point Cloud Tools
How Classification Works
Simplifying the Displayed Data
Determining Breaklines
Measuring Distances
Modeling from Point Clouds
Point Cloud Utilities
GeoCS
Generalize Line
Enhancing Images
Overview
Histogram dialog box
Contrast Stretch dialog
Density Slicing dialog
Blur dialog
Sharpen dialog
Color Table
Color Compression dialog
Registering Images and Vector Data
Warping Images with Register
Transformation Models
Concepts
Building a Model
Standard Registration Transformation Models
Image Resampling
Vector Resampling
Register toolbox
Place Control Points tool
To place control points
Move Control Point tool
To move a control point
Delete Control Points tool
To remove (delete) a pair of control points
Register Dialog tool
Register dialog box
Resample Image tool
Resampling dialog box
Resampling Dialog tool
Copy Vector tool
To apply the registration model to the vectors
To constrain the copy with a Fence or Selection Set
Move Vector tool
To apply the registration model to the vectors
To constrain the move with a Fence or Selection Sets
Mosaicking
Mosaic toolbox
Balance Tone tool
Balance Tone tool settings
To Tone Balance with Average Mode
To Tone Balance with From Reference Mode
Define Seam tool
Define Seam tool settings
To Mosaic two Images using Quick Mode and interactive Feathering
Color Mask
Color Mask Applications
Color Mask toolbox
Add to Mask tool
Add to Mask tool settings
To add colors to a color mask
Subtract from Mask tool
Subtract from Mask tool settings
To subtract colors from a color mask
Hilite Mask tool
Hilite Mask tool settings
Color Mask Dialog tool
Color Mask Dialog tool settings
Editing Images
Overview
Local Transform toolbox
Local Copy tool
Local Copy tool settings
To use the Local Copy tool
Local Move tool
Local Move tool settings
To use the Local Move tool
Local Scale tool
Local Scale tool settings
To use the Local Scale tool
Local Rotate tool
Local Rotate tool settings
To use the Local Rotate tool
Local Mirror tool
Local Mirror tool settings
To use the Local Mirror tool
Local Warp tool
Local Warp tool settings
To use the Local Warp tool
Cover Up Area tool
Cover Up Area tool settings
To use the Cover Up Area tool
Clone Area tool
Clone Area tool settings
To use the Clone Area tool
Rasterize toolbox
Stamp Vector tool
Stamp Vector tool settings
To interactively stamp a vector element into images
To stamp a set of vector design elements into images
Match Line Mapping Settings tool
To setup Match Line Mapping Settings
Line Mapping Settings tool
Line Mapping Settings dialog box
Touch-up toolbox
Paint Tool
Paint tool settings
To paint inside an area
Erase tool
Erase tool settings
To erase an area on an image
Cleanup tool
Cleanup tool settings
Flood tool
To use the flood tool
Cut/Copy/Paste toolbox
Cut Image Area tool
Cut Image Area tool settings
Copy Image Area tool
Copy Image Area tool settings
Paste Image Area tool
Paste Image From File tool
Compact iTIFF tool
To use the Compact iTIFF tool
Combine Images tool
Combine Images tool settings
To combine images
Enhanced Dynamic Rubber Bands
Vectorizing
Overview
Concepts
Nodes
Other Break Points
Generalization
Raster Lines or Outlines
To convert all lines and outlines in Figure 3
Vectorize toolbox
Place Element tool
Place Element tool settings
To create a new line string manually
To place an arc manually
To digitize a line with Raster Snap
To digitize the border of a raster body with Raster Snap
To start automatic line conversion along a raster line
To bridge gaps along a raster line automatically
To bridge gaps along a raster line manually
Continue Element tool
Continue Element tool settings
To resume the placement of an existing element
Insert Element tool
Insert Element tool settings
To edit an existing element in Point mode
To edit an existing element in Stream mode
To edit an existing element in Arc mode
Convert Lines tool
Convert Lines tool settings
To convert one raster line
To convert the side of a raster line or the outline of a raster object
To convert all raster branches from an intersection
Convert Area tool
Convert Area tool settings
Convert All Connected Lines tool
Convert All Connected Lines tool settings
To convert one network of raster lines
Convert Contour Lines tool
Convert Contour Lines tool settings
To convert one raster contour line
To convert a series of raster contour lines
Convert Circle tool
Convert Circle tool settings
To convert one raster circle
Generalize Vector tool
Generalize Vector tool settings
To generalize raster lines
Place Nodes tool
Place Nodes tool settings
To place one node interactively at the position of a data point
To place one node interactively on the edge of a raster object or line
To place nodes along the boundary of a block
To place nodes along the boundary of a closed shape
To place nodes along the boundary of a fence
Move Nodes tool
Delete Nodes tool
Delete Nodes tool settings
To delete one node interactively
To delete nodes inside a block
To delete nodes inside a closed shape
To delete nodes inside a fence
To delete nodes inside the extent of the active image
To delete all nodes
Erasing Raster while Vectorizing
Erase Raster Option Button
Erase Raster Behavior
Undo/Redo Behavior
Vectorize Tools Supporting Erase Raster
Intersections
Jumping Over Gaps
Vectorize Tools Supporting Gap Jumping
Auto Convert Arcs
Generalization
Vectorize Tools Supporting Generalization
Node File toolbox
New Node File tool
To create a new Node file
Open Node File tool
To open an existing Node file
Save Node File tool
To save an unnamed Node file
To save a Node file already named
Save Node File As tool
To save a Node file with a new name
Vectorize Settings
Vectorize Functions assigned to Function Keys
Change Mode
Undo Vertex
Redo Vertex
Snap/Insert Vector
Center on Cursor
Center on Last Point
Close Element
Spy Window On/Off
Raster Snap (On/Off)
Auto Convert On/Off
Auto Place Nodes On/Off
Snap/Break Vector
Scalable Terrain Model
Overview
Managing Scalable Terrain Models
Scalable Terrain Model Manager dialog
Creating a New Scalable Terrain Model
New STM Settings dialog
Adding Elevation Data to a STM File
STM Elevation Sources Editor dialog
Importing Files
XYZ Files
PointCloud Files (.POD)
LandXML
STM Import Options dialog
Convert Generic Text dialog
Exporting to TM
Extract a TM Element
Extract Raster Grid
Viewshed Analysis
Viewshed Analysis tool settings
Viewshed Analysis Workflow
Extract Contours
Drape Element
Displaying the Scalable Terrain Model
Triangles
Contours
Draped Raster
STM_DEFAULT_MINIMUM_PIXEL_SIZE_FOR_DRAPING
STM_RASTER_DRAPING_TRANSPARENCY
Animation and Rendering
Raster Grids
Managing Raster Elevation Files
Attaching Raster Grids
Raster Grid Contextual Menu
Thematic dialog
Class Generator dialog
Clash Detection
Clash Detection dialog
Publish
Merge tool
Merge tool settings
To merge an image
Merge Options dialog
Publish
Raster DEM Settings
STM Settings (Scalable Terrain Model)
MicroStation
Getting Started
Levels
Cells
Working with Cell Libraries
To Browse Cells
Ribbon Interface
Ribbon Controls
Switching Between the Tabs in a Workflow
Ribbon Search
Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog
To Add a Tool as a Child Keyboard Shortcut
To Add a Keyboard Shortcut to a Ribbon Group
Quick Access Toolbar
Customize Quick Access Toolbar
Setting Up the Environment
Building DGN Libraries
Design History
Using DWG and Other File Formats
Working with DWG Data
RealDWG and Object Enablers
Exchanging Data with Other Applications
Copying and Pasting Using the Clipboard
Copying to the Windows Clipboard
To Copy Elements to the Clipboard
Pasting from the Clipboard
Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Links
To Paste Elements, Text, or Linked Text from the Clipboard
To Paste Elements, Text, or Linked Text from the Clipboard Using Paste Special
To Start the Application That Is the Source of Linked Text in the Model
To Paste a Bitmapped Graphic in the Model
Pasting Rich Text Format (RTF)
To Paste RTF Text into Bentley Descartes
To Paste RTF Text as an OLE Embedded Document into Bentley Descartes
Pasting Audio Notes
To Paste an Audio Note
To Play an Audio Note
Paste Special Dialog
MDL LOAD OLESERVE
To Load the OLE2 Server
OLESERVE VIEWCOPY [view_number]
To Capture a View Object
Geo-Coordination
Choosing a Projection
Geographic Coordinate Systems Fundamentals
Mapping Earth Surfaces
Azimuthal Projections
Cylindrical Projections
Transverse Cylindrical Projections
Oblique Cylindrical Projections
Conic Projections
Distortion Due to Projection
Projections Supported
Standard Projections
GeoGraphic Latitude/Longitude
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
State Plane (SPCS)
Projections for Cones
Albers Equal-Area Conic
Bipolar Conic
Equidistant Conic
Krovak
Lambert Conformal Conic
Polyconic
Modified Polyconic
Bonne Conic
Projections for Cylinders
Cassini
Danish System 1934/1945
Eckert 4 (Eckert IV)
Eckert 6 (Eckert VI)
Equidistant Cylindrical
Mercator
Mercator with Scale Reduction
Miller
Mollweide
New Zealand
Normal Equal Area Cylindrical
Oblique Mercator Projection and Variations
Swiss Oblique Cylindrical Projection
Hungarian EOV Projection
Transverse Equal Area Cylindrical
Transverse Mercator (TM)
Ordnance Survey Transform 1997/2002
Projections for Planes (Azimuthal)
Azimuthal Equal Area
Gnomonic
Azimuthal Equidistant
Azimuthal Equidistant with Elevated Ellipsoid
Stereographic (Snyder)
Oblique Stereographic
Polar Stereographic
Polar Stereographic with Standard Latitude
Orthographic
Other Common Projections Supported
Homolsine
Non-Earth
Robinson
Sinusoidal
Van Der Grinten
Projection Characteristics
Mercator
Oblique Mercator
Transverse Mercator (Very Common)
Equidistant Conic
Lambert Conformal Conic
Albers Equal-Area Conic
Polyconic
Bipolar Oblique Conic Conformal
Sinusoidal
Eckert 4
Eckert 6
Van der Grinten
Azimuthal Equidistant
Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area
Orthographic
Stereographic
Gnomonic
Datum Shifts
Datum Shift Methods
Geodetic Data Catalog Files
Names/Extensions for Geodetic Catalog Files
Path Names for Geodetic Catalog Files
Density for Geodetic Catalog Files
Fallback Specification for Geodetic Catalog Files
Adding a New Grid Shift Override File
Ensuring Standards Compliance
Introduction to the Standards Checker
AccuSnap and AccuDraw
Tentative Snaps
Tentative Snap Points
AccuDraw and Tentative Snap Points
Snapping to Tentative Points on Elements
To Set the Snap Mode via the Status Bar
To Set the Snap Mode via the Locks Dialog
To Set the Snap Mode via Key-in
Multi-Snaps
Multi-snap Settings Dialog
To Define a Multi-Snap
To Set a Multi-Snap from the Status Bar
To Set the Snap Mode Override via the Status Bar
Effect of Snap Modes
Locate Tolerance
Snapping to Cells
Element Keypoints
To Enable Snapping
To Change the Number of Element Keypoints on Each Element Segment
Using Tentative Points
To Enter a Tentative Point (Manually) to Preview a Data Point
To Accept a Tentative Point's Location and Enter a Data Point There
Using AccuSnap to View a Tentative Point Location and Place a Data Point There
To Manually Snap a Tentative Point to an Element at a Keypoint
To Snap a Tentative Point to an Element When More than One Element Lies at the Desired Snap Point
Using AccuSnap
Turning AccuSnap On or Off
AccuSnap Settings
General AccuSnap Settings
AccuSnap Element Settings
AccuSnap Feel Settings
AccuSnap Settings Dialog
AccuSnap Settings Dialog, General Tab
AccuSnap Settings Dialog, Elements Tab
AccuSnap Settings Dialog, Feel Tab
Snap Mode Toolbox
AccuSnap and Snap Mode Settings
AccuSnap and the Near Snap Point
To Select a Near Snap Point (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap and the Keypoint Snap
To Select a Keypoint Snap Point (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap and the MidPoint Snap
To Select the Midpoint of an Element (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap and the Center Snap
To Select the Center Point of an Element (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap and the Origin Snap
To Select the Origin Point of an Element (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap and the Bisector Snap
To Select the Bisector of an Element (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap and the Intersect Snap
To Select the Intersection Point of Two Elements (with AccuSnap)
AccuSnap Working with Multi-Snaps
Creating Drawing Elements
Isometric Drawing
To Set the Isometric (Drawing) Plane
To Force Each Data Point to Lie on the Isometric Plane
To Configure the Pointer for Isometric Drawing
Isometric Toolbox
Place Isometric Block
To Place an “Isometric” Block
Place Isometric Circle
To Place an “Isometric” Circle
Using Multi-Lines
Defining Multi-Lines
Multi-Lines Toolbox
Construct Closed Cross Joint
To Construct a Closed Cross Joint
Construct Open Cross Joint
To Construct an Open Cross Joint
Construct Merged Cross Joint
To Construct a Merged Cross Joint
Cut Single Component Line
To Cut a Single Component Line
Cut All Component Lines
To Cut All Component Lines
Construct Closed Tee Joint
To Construct a Closed Tee Joint
Construct Open Tee Joint
To Construct an Open Tee Joint
Construct Merged Tee Joint
To Construct a Merged Tee Joint
Construct Corner Joint
To Construct a Corner Joint
Uncut Component Lines
To Uncut a Single Component Line
To Uncut All Component Lines
Multi-line Partial Delete
To Delete Part of a Multi-Line
Move Multi-line Profile
To Move a Multi-Line's Work Line
To Move One of a Multi-Line's Component Lines
Edit Multi-line Cap
To Change a Multi-Line's End Cap
Dropping Multi-Lines
To Drop a Multi-Line
Multi-Line Styles
To Create a Multi-Line Style
To Save a Multi-Line Style
To Save All Multi-Line Styles
To Copy a Multi-Line Style
To Rename a Multi-Line Style
To Delete a Multi-Line Style
To Reset a Multi-Line Style
To Import a Multi-Line Style
To Update a Multi-Line Style from a DGN Library
To Set a Multi-Line Style as the Active Multi-Line Style
Multi-line Styles Dialog
Multi-line Styles Dialog Icons
Multi-line Styles Dialog, Profiles Tab
Multi-line Styles Dialog, End Caps and Joints Tab
Remap Multi-line Elements Dialog
Using Cells
Using Cells in 3D
Cells Toolbox
Place Active Cell
To Place the Active Cell
Web-Drop Settings Dialog
Place Cell Index
To Create and Place a Cell Index
ANNOTATIONSCALE
To Select All Elements That Use Annotation Scale
Cells Configuration Variables
Hatching and Patterning
Controlling the Display of Patterns
To Turn the Display of Patterns On or Off in One or More Views
To Turn the Display of Patterns On or Off in All Open Views
Associative Patterns
Snappable Patterns
Patterning Disjointed Regions
Working with Existing Elements
Identifying Elements
Using a Fence
Fence Properties
Placing a Fence
To Remove a Fence if It Is Already Displayed
Fence Toolbox
Place Fence
To Place a Rectangular Fence
To Place a Polygonal (Non-Rectangular) Fence
To Place a Circular Fence
To Place a Fence Using an Element
Using Terrain Model Elements
To Apply an Element Template to a Terrain Model
To Override the Symbology of a Terrain Model
Terrain Model Toolbox
Import LandXML Terrain Model
To Import a LandXML File
LandXML Import Dialog
Label Terrain Contours
To Label Terrain Contours
Label Terrain Spots
To Label Terrain Spots
References, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh
Reference Update Sequence
Adjusting the Update Sequence
To Modify the File Update Sequence
To Restore the Default Update Sequence
To Override the Custom Update Sequence with the Default
Reference Configuration Variables
Raster Manager Tools
Raster Toolbox
Fit to View
To Fit All Raster Images to a View(s)
To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)
Actual Resolution (1:1)
To Fit a Raster Image to Its Actual Resolution
Raster Selection
To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
Raster Configuration Variables
Using Point Clouds
Displaying the Point Cloud Data
To Filter the Point Cloud by Classification
To Colorize Points by Elevation
To Display Point Cloud Data by Intensity
Reviewing Point Cloud Data
To Visually Inspect the Point Cloud
To Measure Distance in a Point Cloud
Printing a Point Cloud
To Print a Point Cloud
Reality Mesh Files Support
Attach Reality Mesh
To Attach a Reality Mesh
[Technology Preview] Scalable Mesh File Support
[Technology Preview] ProjectWise ContextShare Browser
[Technology Preview] ProjectWise ContextShare Dialog
Remove Reality Mesh Clipping
Reality Mesh Attachments Dialog
[Technology Preview] Reality Model Classification
Working with Reality Model Classifiers
[Technology Preview] Attach Classifier to Reality Mesh
To Attach Classification to a Reality Mesh
3D Design and Modeling
Understanding 3D Models
Basic 3D Concepts
Design Cube
View Volume
Display Depth
Standard Views
View Coordinates
Perspective Projection
Drawing in 3D
Placing Elements in 3D
Using AccuDraw in 3D
The AccuDraw Window in 3D
Orienting the Drawing Plane in 3D
Arbitrary Rotations
To Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes to Align with the Current View
To Interactively Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes
The Front, Side and Top Rotations
To Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes to Align with the Standard Top, Front, or Side (Right) View
Rotating 90° About a Specified Axis
To Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes 90° About an Individual Axis
Precision Input Key-ins in 3D
3D Data Points and 3D Tentative Points
To Define a 3D Point with 3D Data Points or 3D Tentative Points
3D Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
ACS Type
Using AccuDraw with Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
To Save a Drawing Plane Coordinate System
To Recall a Saved Drawing Plane Coordinate System
Other Ways of Working with Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
To Identify an ACS to Make It the Active ACS
Manipulating and Modifying Elements in 3D
Selecting Elements in 3D
Using a Fence in 3D
Surface Modeling
Creating Surfaces
Planar Surface by Points
To Place a B-spline Surface by Two Points
To Place a B-spline Surface by Three Points
To Place a B-spline Surface by Averaging Points
Surface by Corner Points
To Construct a B-spline Surface by Defining Its Four Corner Points
Surface by Image
To Create a Surface from a Raster Image
Loft Surface
To Create a Surface by Lofting Section Elements
To Create a Surface with Guide Wires
Loft Surface by Vertices
To Construct a Surface Between the Vertices of Two Profiles
Loft Rectangle to Circle
To Create a Surface Between a Block and a Circle
Surface by Network of Curves
To Construct a Surface That Interpolates a Network of Elements
Surface by Extrusion
To Create a Surface by Extrusion
Surface by Extrusion Along Path
To Create a Surface by Extrusion Along a Path
Surface by Revolution
To Create a Surface by Revolution
Slab Surface
To Place a Slab Surface
Dome Surface
To Place a Dome Surface, Dome Radius Method
Cylinder Surface
To Place an Orthogonal Cylinder Graphically (No Constraints)
Torus Surface
To Place a Torus Surface
Cone Surface
To Place a Cone Surface
Elliptical Cone Surface
To Place a Right Elliptical Cone Surface Using AccuDraw
Modifying Surfaces
Merge Surface to Edge
To Merge One Surface to the Edge of Another
Combine Surfaces tool
To Combine Two B-spline Surfaces (Sharing a Common Edge)
Surface Handlebar tool
To Modify a Surface Using Handles
Twist Surface
To Twist a B-spline Surface About an Axis
Edit Surface Control Points
To Edit a B-spline Surface
Using Surface Utilities
Change Surface Order
To Change the Order of a B-spline Surface
Change Surface Closure
To Change the Closure for a B-spline Surface
Planar Slice
To Create a Section Using a Planar Shape as a Cutting Plane
To Create a Section by Defining a Cutting Plane
To Create a Section Using a View to Position the Cutting Plane
Convert to Surface
To Convert a Surface to a B-spline Surface
Unroll Developable Surface
To Unroll a Developable Surface
Create Freeform Surfaces Toolbox
Primitive Surfaces Toolbox
Modify B-spline Surfaces Toolbox
Mesh Modeling
Creating Meshes
Mesh from Element
To Construct a Faceted Element from a Surface or Solid
Mesh from Contours
To Construct a Mesh Element From Contours
Mesh from Points
To Create a Mesh from Points Using Global Z or View
To Create a Mesh from Points Using Vector
To Create a Mesh from Points Using Tunnel
To Create a Mesh from Points Using Volume
Extrude Mesh Volume
To Extrude a Volume
To Extrude to a Target
Thicken Mesh to Volume
To Thicken a Mesh to Volume
Mesh from Two Curves
To Fix a Missing Mesh Edge
To Create a Mesh Between Two B-spline Curves
To Create a Mesh Between Two Mesh Elements
Place Grid Mesh
To Place a Grid Mesh
Create Drape Mesh
To Create a Drape Mesh
Modifying Meshes
Modify Facets
To Add a Vertex
To Remove a Vertex
To Swap an Edge
To Split Facets
Stitch Into Mesh
To Stitch Two Meshes Together Using the Stitch Mesh Method
To Stitch Two Meshes Together Using the Bridge Mesh Method
To Stitch Two Meshes Together Using the Merge Edge Method
Split Mesh
To Split a Mesh into Separate Parts
Decimate Mesh
To Reduce the Number of Facets in a Mesh
Mesh Unite
To Unite Two Mesh Elements
Mesh Intersect
To Intersect Two Mesh Elements
Mesh Subtract
To Subtract One Mesh Element from Another
Mesh Project
To Trim a Mesh by Projection
Drag Mesh Facets
To Drag a Mesh
To Drag a Mesh Softly
Subdivision Mesh
To Subdivide an Existing Mesh Element
Delete Mesh Facet
To Delete Individual Facets
To Delete Facets Using a Block
To Delete Facets Using a Line
Using Mesh Utilities
Change Mesh Normal
To Reverse the Direction of Mesh Element Normals
Extract Boundary
To Extract a Boundary Segment
To Check the Boundary Conditions of a Mesh
Cleanup Mesh
To Refine a Mesh Element
Close Mesh Voids
To Close Mesh Voids
To Close a Mesh Element to a Volume
Unfold Mesh
To Unfold a Mesh
Mesh Audit
To Audit a Mesh
Facet Smoothing
To Smooth a Set of Polygons
To Unsmooth a Set of Polygons
Meshes Toolbox
Create Meshes Toolbox
Modify Meshes Toolbox
Mesh Utilities Toolbox
Solids Modeling
Creating Solids
Ellipsoid
To Place an Ellipsoid Using Accudraw
Elliptical Cone Solid
To Place a Right Elliptical Cone Using AccuDraw
Linear Solid
To Place Walls Using Linear Solid Tool
Solid by Extrusion
To Create a Solid by Extrusion
Solid by Extrusion Along Path
To Create a Solid by Extrusion Along a Path
Thicken Surface
To Create a Solid by Adding Thickness to a Surface
Solid by Revolution
To Create a Solid by Revolution
Using Solid Utilities
Add Entity Size Filter
To Remove Parametric Entities/Features by Size
Solids Toolbox
Create Solids Toolbox
Parametric Modeling
Introduction to Parametric Modeling
Solids Working Area
Parametric Modeling Workflows
Applying Constraints
Auto 2D Constrain
Auto Constraint Setting Dialog
To Identify and Highlight Construction Implied Constraints
Parallel 2D Constraint
To Apply a Parallel 2D Constraint
Perpendicular 2D Constraint
To Apply a Perpendicular 2D Constraint
Coincident 2D Constraint
To Apply a Coincident 2D Constraint
Tangent 2D Constraint
To Apply a Tangent 2D Constraint
Fixed 2D Constraint
To Apply a Fixed 2D Constraint
Concentric 2D Constraint
To Apply a Concentric 2D Constraint
Equal 2D Constraint
To Apply an Equal 2D Constraint
Dimension Element Constraint
To Add Dimension to an Element
Distance Constraint
To Apply a Distance Constraint
Angle Constraint
To Apply an Angle Constraint
Equal Distance Constraint
To Apply an Equal Distance Constraint
Area Constraint
To Apply an Area Constraint
Perimeter Constraint
To Apply a Perimeter Constraint
Managing Constraints
To Edit the Value of a Dimensional Constraint
Remove All Constraints
To Remove All the Constraints from a Profile
To Remove a Constraint
Show Degree of Freedom
To Check the Degree of Freedom of a Parametric Profile
Managing Features and Feature Inputs
Show Feature Inputs
To Show a Feature Input
Hide Feature Inputs
To Hide a Feature Input
Replace Feature Inputs
To Replace a Feature Input
Move Feature
To Move a Feature
Rotate Feature
To Rotate a Feature
Mirror Feature
To Mirror a Feature
Array Feature
To Make an Array of a Feature
Remove Last Applied Feature
To Remove the Last Applied Feature
To Move a Feature to the Top in the Feature Tree
Disable Feature
To Disable a Feature
Delete Feature
To Delete a Feature
Modifying Parametric Elements and Features
To Modify a Cut Interactively Using Handles
Edit Feature Parameters
To Change the Radius of an applied Fillet/Blend
To Change the Type of an Applied Hole
Variables and Variations
Variables Dialog
To Create a Local Variable
To Use Variables from Item Types
To Create a Variation
To Import Variables and Variations
To Export Variables and Variations
Expression Builder
To Create a Valid Expression to Define a Variable
Parametric Cells
Place Parametric Cell
To Place a Parametric Cell
Drawing Composition
Dynamic Views
Setting Up Project Standards
Design Composition
To Create a Design Composition
View Composition and Sheet Composition
Automating Dynamic Views
Dynamic Views Workflow 1
Dynamic Views Workflow 2
Drawing Boundary
Using Drawing Boundaries and Named Boundaries to Automate Dynamic Views
Place Named Boundary
To Place a Named Boundary Using a Drawing Boundary
To Place a Named Boundary Using an Element
To Place a Named Boundary by Two Points
To Place a Named Boundary by Polygon
To Place Named a Rectangular Array of Named Boundaries
To Place an Array of Named Boundaries Along a Path
To Place Named Boundaries by Length
Named Boundaries Dialog
Source of Settings for Saved Views and References
Manual Dynamic Views
View Composition: Create the View in the Design Composition
Creating a Clip Volume by Using the Place Fitted Section Tool
Clip Volume Settings in View Attributes Dialog
Clip Volume Edit Handles
To Create a Saved View from a Clip Volume
Manipulating the View Boundary
Sheet Composition: Place Drawings on Sheets
To Create a Sheet Composition
To Drag a Saved View from the Explorer Dialog onto a Sheet
To Drag a Saved View from the Saved Views Dialog onto a Sheet
To Place a Saved View on a Sheet from Its Corresponding Callout
Associating a Saved View with a Callout
To Associate a Saved View with a Callout
Using Drawing Models
Displaying 3D Models on 2D Drawings
Cached Visible Edges
Reloading the Cache
Detailing
Placing Detailing Symbols
Detailing Symbol Styles
To Provide Custom Cells and Create Placeholder Fields
To Create a Detailing Symbol Style Using Custom Cells
Detailing Symbol Styles Dialog
Placing a Section Callout
To Open a Section View from a Callout in the Same View Window
To Open a Section View from a Callout in Another View Window
To Attach a Section View to a Sheet as a Reference
Placing a Section View on a Sheet
Placing Detail Callouts on Section View Attachments
Placing an Interior Elevation Callout
To Add Elevation Callouts to the Existing Interior Elevation Callout
To Delete Elevation Callouts in an Interior Elevation Callout
To Rotate the Elevation Callout in an Interior Elevation Callout
Modifying Properties of a Callout
To Modify a Callout by Selecting It
To Modify a Callout Through the Properties Dialog
To Modify a Callout by Modifying the Saved View
To Create a Step or a Gap in a Section or Plan Callout
To Merge the Step Handles of a Section or Plan Callout
Updating Placeholder Fields of a Callout
To Update Placeholder Fields for a 3D Design Model Referenced in a Sheet Model
To Update the Placeholder Fields of a Section Callout in a 2D Sheet Model
To Update the Placeholder Fields of a Detail Callout in a 2D Sheet Model
Detailing Symbols Toolbox
Place Elevation Callout
To Place a Single Elevation Callout
To Place an Interior Elevation Callout
Place Plan Callout
To Place a Plan Callout
Overview of Callouts in 3D
Association Lines
Using Callouts in 3D
To Display Sheet Annotations in a 3D Design Model
To Open a Reference Sheet Model from a Marker in a 3D Design Model
To Clip a Model from a Callout in a 3D Design Model
To Open a Sheet Model from a Drawing Boundary Displayed in a 3D Design Model
To Open a Drawing Model from a Drawing Boundary in a Sheet Model
Mini Toolbar for Callouts
Apply View
To Apply the Saved View From a Callout in a 3D Design Model
Create Drawing
To Create a Saved View
Show Callouts
To View Callouts in a Design or Sheet Model
Place View on Drawing or Sheet
To Place a Saved View on a Drawing Model
Numbering Sheets and Drawings
To Navigate to a Drawing Boundary on a Sheet
To Change a Drawing Identifier in a Sheet Composition
Capturing Graphics in Dynamic Views
Scheduling and Reporting
Tables
Creating Table Seeds
Working with Tables
To Add or Edit Text in a Table
To Change the Column Width or Row Height of a Table
To Distribute the Rows of a Table
To Distribute the Columns of a Table
To Change the Symbology of the Cell Borders in a Table
To Show or Hide the Cell Borders of a Table
To Change the Fill Color of a Cell in a Table
To Merge Cells of a Table
To Split the Cells of a Table
Place Table
To Place an Empty Table
To Place a Table from a Report Definition
To Place a Table from an Excel Workbook
To Refresh a Table
Table Tools Contextual Tab
Report Definitions
General Workflow for Creating a Report
To Export a Report to Excel Workbook or .csv File
To Place a Report Definition as a Table
To Import a Report Definition
Reports Dialog
Upgrade Tag Report
To Upgrade a Tag Report Template
Printing, Publishing, and Export
Working with Complete Designs
Digital Rights Technologies
File Protection
What Is File Protection?
Encryption
File Protection and Rights
Authorizing Users and Assigning Rights
Authenticating Users
Obtaining a Person’s Certificate
To Obtain a User's Certificate via Signed E-Mail
Using Protected Files
URL Authentication
Opening a File in an Unsecured Environment
Opening a File in Secure Mode
Digital Rights-Compliant Applications
Printing
Introduction to Printing
Previewing Plots
Configuration Considerations
Printer Driver Configuration Files
General Properties
Automatic Centering
Automatic Open Plot File After Creation
Default Color Mode
Default Line Cap
Default Line Join
Default Number of Copies
Default Output Mode
Default Print to 3D
Default Print File Name Properties
File Name
Extension
Auto Increment Extension
Auto Overwrite File
Print Border Properties
Border On
Border Outline On
Include File Name in Border Text
Include Model Name in Border Text
Include Date/Time in Border Text
Date and Time Format
Border Comment
Including Configuration Variables in the Border Comment
Border Font
Border Text Offset
Border Pen
Border Text Height
Border Width
Fence Outline On
Fence Outline Pen
Advanced Properties
Always Rasterize OLE Attachments
Automatic Rotation Direction
Driver Resolution
Driver Resolution Units
Enable Driver Clipping
Enable Output Width
Enable Path Support
Level of Detail Mode
Maximum Miter Angle
Minimum Level of Detail
Optimize Raster Color Depth
Print Points
Rasterized Quality Factor
Scale Adjustment Factor
Windows Printer Simple GDI
Windows Printer Select Form No Clip
Windows Printer Driver
Default Windows Printer Name
Default Form Name
Default Tray Name
Full Sheet Mode
Default Create Metafile
PDF Printer Driver
PDF Version
PDF Standard
Precision
Enable Bookmarks
Enable Bookmark Hierarchy
Enable Links
Enable Optional Content
Print Optional Content
Enable Searchable Text
Model Label
Level Label
Allow Changes
Allow Printing
Initial View Navigation
RGB Raster Compression
Enable Plot to 3D
Enable Provenance Metadata
Set Page from Plot Size
Document Title
Author
Owner Password
User Password
Print Resymbolization and Design Scripts
Introduction to Design Scripts
Design Scripts
To Create a Design Script
To Attach a Design Script in the Print Dialog
To Edit a Design Script in the Print Dialog
Design Script Language
Statements and Keywords
Keywords Not Implemented
Data Types
Working Units
Integers
Real Numbers
Strings
RGB Colors
Line Style Definitions
Constants
Boolean Constants
Element Constants
Units Constants
Line Joint/Endcap Constants
Class Constants
Properties Constants
Operators and Expressions
Relational Operators
Logical Expressions
Arithmetic Expressions
List Expressions
String Concatenation Operator
Operator Precedence
Statements
Comments
Assignment Statements
If-Then-Else-Endif Statements
Switch Statements
Stop
Comparison Keywords
Assignment Keywords
Specifying Color in Assignment Statements
Integer Colors
RGB Colors
Named Colors
Keywords for Active Renditions
Creating Rich PDF Documents
Digital Signature Fields
Bookmarks
Links
Attachments
Multimedia
Tracking Printer Usage
Printing Accounting Variables
Publishing i-models
Programmed Customizations
Regular Expressions
Regular Expressions for Searching Text
Regular Expressions for Selecting Multiple Items
MDL Applications
Loading and Unloading MDL Applications
To View Technical Details About an MDL Application
To View Key-ins for an MDL Application
To Unload an MDL Application
To Unload an MDL Application Using a Key-in
Applications Dialog
Applications Dialog, Loaded Applications Section
Applications Dialog, Available Applications Section
Bentley DGN IFilter
Bentley DGN Preview Handler
To View the File in Windows 7
To View the File in Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows 10
To View the File in Microsoft Outlook
To Attach a File in the Outlook Header
License Management
Bentley Licensing Tool
Options Dialog
To Reserve a License
To Release a License
CONNECT License Client Activation Dialog
Glossary
A
accept
AccuDraw
AccuSnap
ACS
ACS plane lock
ACS plane snap lock
ACS triad
action string
active angle
active attributes
active cell
active class
active color
active color table
active command
active control indicator
active depth
active DGN file
active entity
active font
active level
active pattern angle(s)
active pattern cell
active pattern scale
active pattern spacing
active point
active scale factor(s)
active line style
active text height
active text width
active line weight
active view
AEC dimension format
align view
alphanumeric
alternate key-in
ambient light
annotation
annotation scale
application software
arc
area attribute
area filling
area patterning
aspect ratio
associated dimensions
association lock
association point
attach
attributes
auxiliary coordinate system (ACS)
axis increment
axis lock
axis of revolution
axis start angle
B
B-spline curve
B-spline surface
balanced colors
Bézier curve
BIM
bitmap
block
border attachment
boreline
buttons
C
cached visible edge
CALS
camera
camera position
camera settings
camera view
cascade
cell
cell definition
cell library
cell origin
CGM
chamfer
check box
class
click
clip
clipping boundary
clip mask
clipping plane
closed
closed B-Spline
cloud
coincident
coincident reference attachment
color book
color fill
color table
column
command
command button
command file
command menu
compass
complex chain
complex element
complex shape
cone
configuration variables
constant shading
construction
construction element
contour lines
control net
control polygon
control table
controls
coordinate
coordinate readout
cross-section
crosshair
crosshatch
CSV file
cursor
cursor button menu
cylinder
cylindrical ACS
D
data button
data point
database
database attributes
database interface
database linkage
database server
default font
degrees of freedom
delay unit
delete
derived cell
design cube
design geometry
design history
design model
design plane
design session
destination view
detailing symbol
DGN file
DGN library
DGN workmode
dialog
digital certificate
digital rights
digital signatures
digitizing
digitizing partition
dimension
dimension attributes
dimension driven cell
dimension element
dimension line terminators
dimension line
dimension mark
dimension style
dimensional constraints
display cube
display depth
display mode
displayable attribute
displayable attribute table
displayable attribute text node
directional light
dithering
double-click
drawing model
drawing plane
drawing plane coordinate system
drawing plane origin
drop complex element
DXF
DWG files
DWG workmode
dynamic display
dynamic update
dynamic visible edge
E
edit handles
effective level display
element
element attributes
element manipulation
element placement
element symbology
element tag
element template
enter data field
enter data field special character
entity
extension
extension lines
F
fast display
feature
feature control frames
feature modeling
fence
fence contents
fence filter
fence manipulation
fence selection mode
field
filename
filled
filled hidden line
filled visible edge
fillet
filter
fit
fitted view
flag
flashbulb
floating
fog
folding
font
font library
function keys
function key menu
G
geometric tolerancing
geometry
global origin
Gouraud shading
graphic
graphic element
graphic group
graphic group lock
grid lock
grid
grid points
grid references
grid units
group
H
handles
hatch
hidden line
hidden line removal
highlight color
hole elements
hypermodels
hypertext
I
identify
IGDS
IGES
input focus
insert mode
insertion point
inside
instance
isolines
isometric
isometric lock
Isometric (Iso) view
item type
items
J
joints
K
key combination
key-in
Key-in window
keypoint
keypoint snap mode
L
legacy visible edge
level
level filter
level group
level lock
level overrides
level structure
library
light cell
light source
line string
line style
line style component
line style definition
line style modifiers
line terminator
line weight
linear patterning
link
link set
linkage mode
list box
locate
locate tolerance
locks
M
macro
macro language
manipulate
mark
mask
master units
material assignment table
material characteristics
material definition
material palette
material tables
matrix menus
maximized
mechanical dimension format
menu
menu block
menu cell
menu DGN file
menu item
MicroStation Development Libraries (MDL)
mirror
mixed level display
mnemonic access character
modal dialog
model
modeless dialog
modify handles
monument point
MSCATALOG
multi-snap
multi-line element
multi-line style
N
nested
nested reference attachments
node
non-coincidental reference attachment
non-graphic database
note
noun-verb
NURBs
O
offset
opaque
open B-spline
option menu
Oracle linkage
order
origin
orphan linkage
orthogonal
outline
overlap
override
overwrite mode
P
panning
PANTONE
paper menus
parabola
parallel projection
parameter
partition
path configuration variable
pattern element
patterning
perspective projection
picture data
pixel
Place SmartLine
plotfile
plotter driver file
point
point cell
point curve
point element
point light
point light source
point of intersection
point symbols
pointer
pointers
polar array
polar coordinates
pole
polygon hidden line
PopSet
pop-up menu
precision input key-ins
preferences
primary elements
primary key
primitive elements
private key
product-definition data
profile element
projection
prolog
prompt
properties
public key
Q
R
range block
RAL colors
raster background
raster fonts
receiving application
record
rectangular ACS
reference
relational database
rendering
report files
report table
Reset
Reset button
Reset pop-up menu
Resetting
resize border
resolution
resource
resource file
revision
revision cloud
revolution
right isometric
row
rubberbanding
rule lines
S
saved
saved view
scale
screen element
screen menu
screen partition
search criteria
section
seed DGN file
seed sheet model
select
select range
selection set
sending application
separator bar
server model
settings
shadow
shadow map
shape
shared cell
shared cell definition
sheet boundary
sheet file
sheet model
single-shot
sink
site
sky opening
slab
SmartLine
smooth shading
snap lock
snap divisor
snap
snap lock divisor
solar light
solar time stamp
solid
solid of projection
solid of revolution
source view
spherical ACS
spot light
SQL
stacked dimensions
standard views
startup application
status bar
stereo imagery
stream angle
stream area
stream delta
stream tolerance
stroke pattern
stroke tolerance
style
subunits
suffix
surface
surface description
surface description file
surface of projection
surface of revolution
surface shading
symbol
symbol font
symbol library
symbology
system
T
tags
tag set
tag set definition
task
tentative button
tentative point
Terminal Control Block (TCB)
terminator
text attributes
text element
text node
text node lock
text style
3D data point
3D tentative point
tile
toggle
tool
toolbox
tool frame
tool settings
tool settings window
top
trigger
true hidden line
U
U3D
Unit Lock
unit distance
unshared cell
update
user configuration file
user preference
V
verb-noun
vertex
view
view axis
view configuration
view control bar
view control pop-up menu
view controls
view cube
view delta
view dependent settings
view group
view independent text
viewing pyramid
viewlet
view volume
view window
visible edge
visible edges DGN file
visible surface shading
void
void-clip
void-overlap
volume of projection
volume of revolution
W
window
window control menu
window origin
windowing
wireframe
wiremesh
witness lines
work line
working set
working units
working unit settings
workmode
workset
workspace
X
Y
Z
zoom
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