• What's New?
    • New and Changed in PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 16
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 14
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 13
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 12
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 11
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 10
      • CONNECT Services
      • Geo-Coordination
      • Item Types
      • Performance Improvements
      • Shared Raster Manager Proxy Settings
      • Visualization
      • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 9
      • CONNECTION Client
      • Visualization
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 8
      • Data Interoperability
      • Publish and Print to ProjectWise Share
      • Ribbon Group Pop-up
      • Scalable Meshes
      • Visualization
      • [Technology Preview] Place Label Cell Filter by Element
      • [Technology Preview] Shrinkwrap Mesh
      • [Technology Preview] Text Favorite Manager
      • [Technology Preview] User Feedback Service
      • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release Status in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 8
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 7
      • Bing Maps Background Map
      • Data Interoperability
      • i-models
      • Item Types
      • Parametric Modeling
      • Productivity
      • Visualization
      • [Technology Preview] Issue Resolution Service
      • [Technology Preview] Raster Custom Line Styles
      • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release Status in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 7
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 6
      • [Technology Preview] Change Mesh Normal
      • Companion Installations
      • Reality Mesh
      • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release Status in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 6
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 5
      • Dynamic Views
      • i-models
      • Parametric Modeling
      • References
      • Solids Modeling
      • User Preferences
      • [Technology Preview] Issue Resolution Service
      • [Technology Preview] Online Help
      • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release Status in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 5
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 4
      • Configuration
      • Data Interoperability
      • Dimensioning
      • Explorer
      • Parametric Modeling
      • Reality Mesh
      • Tables
      • Visualization
      • [Technology Preview] Bentley CONNECT Advisor
      • [Technology Preview] Mesh Modeling
      • [Technology Preview] QuickVision 5 Support
      • [Technology Preview] WorkSet Template
      • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release Status in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 4
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 3
      • i-model Publishing
      • [Technology Preview] Configuration Migration Wizard
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 2
      • Data Interoperability
      • Explorer
      • Visible Edge Processing
      • i-models
      • Mesh Modeling
      • [Technology Preview] Reality Mesh Classification
      • Tables
      • User Preferences
      • Visualization
    • New and changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 1
      • Checking for Product Updates
    • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition (Initial Release)
      • CONNECTED Users and ProjectWise Projects
      • Cells
      • Configuration
      • Data Interoperability
      • Dynamic Views
      • Example Project
      • Explorer
      • Global Positioning System
      • Graphics Display
      • Hatching and Patterning
      • Help
      • i-models
      • Item Types
      • Labels
      • Macros
      • MDL Applications
      • Models
      • Parametric Modeling
      • Point Clouds
      • Properties
      • Printing and Publishing
      • Raster Manager
      • References
      • Reports
      • RSS Reader
      • Scales and Sheet Sizes
      • Sheet Index
      • Tables
      • Text
      • Unified Selection
      • User Interface
      • User Preferences
      • Visualization
      • Deprecated Features
  • Getting Started
    • Fundamentals
      • Starting MicroStation
        • To Start MicroStation
        • To Start MicroStation in a Particular Mode
      • Working with DGN Files
        • Including Files in the Active WorkSet
        • To Open a DGN File from the Work Page
        • To Open a DGN File from the File Tab
        • To Create a DGN File and Open It
        • To Open a DGN File from a Remote Location
        • To Close the Open DGN File
        • Seed Files
          • To Create a Seed File
        • Compressing Files
          • Compress Options Dialog
          • To Compress the Open DGN File
          • To Compress a DGN File Without Opening It
        • Saving and Backing Up Your Work
          • To Save As
          • To Make a Backup Copy of the Open DGN File
          • Save As Dialog
            • Save As V8 Options Dialog
              • Save As V8 Options Dialog, Remap Tab
              • Save As V8 Options Dialog, References Tab
              • Save As V8 Options Dialog, Filter Tab
            • Save As V7 Options Dialog
              • Save As V7 Options Dialog, Remap Tab
              • Save As V7 Options Dialog, References Tab
              • Save As V7 Options Dialog, Filter Tab
            • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Basic
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Advanced
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, References
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Line Weights
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Entity Mapping
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Classes
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Cells
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Fonts
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Dimensions
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, Remap Tab
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, References Tab
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, Filter Tab
        • Exporting to Common File Types
          • Export File Dialog
          • Save 3D As 2D Dialog
            • Save 3D as 2D Dialog, Conversion Options Section
          • Save 2D as 3D Dialog
            • Save 2D as 3D Dialog, Conversion Options Section
        • Recording Design History
        • DGN File Properties
        • File Open Progress Dialog
        • New Dialog
        • Associate Files Dialog
        • Send Mail
      • Features that Work with Bentley Cloud Services
      • Using Work Page
        • Configuration Changes During MicroStation Execution
        • To Sign In from the CONNECTION Client
        • CONNECTED User and CONNECTED Project Related Configuration Variables
        • Work Page
        • Examples
        • Create WorkSpace Dialog
          • To Create a New WorkSpace
          • To Create a WorkSpace at a Custom Location Using Configuration.cfg
        • Create WorkSet Dialog
          • To Create a New WorkSet
          • To Create a WorkSet from a Template WorkSet
        • Edit WorkSet Dialog
        • Assign Project to WorkSet Dialog
          • To Assign a ProjectWise Project to a WorkSet
          • To Unassign a CONNECTED Project from a WorkSet
      • Using Windows File Open Dialog
        • File Open Dialog and Open Dialog
        • File Open Dialog (Formerly MicroStation Manager)
      • Common File Selection Controls
      • Exiting MicroStation
        • To Exit MicroStation
      • Graphical Input
        • Graphical Input with a Mouse
        • Graphical Input with a Digitizing Tablet
        • Graphical Input with a 3Dconnexion Device
        • Additional Default Button Assignments
        • Remapping Buttons
          • To Remap a Button
        • Customizing Button Assignments
          • To Add a Button Assignment
          • To Modify a Button Assignment
          • To Delete a Button Assignment
        • Button Assignments Dialog
          • Button Mappings Dialog
      • Keyboard Input
        • Controlling the Focus
          • To Move the Focus Home
          • To Move the Focus to the Tool Settings Window
          • To Move the Focus to the AccuDraw Window
        • Keyboard Shortcuts
        • Keytips
        • Using Positional Keyboard Navigation
        • Using Key-ins
          • To Open the Key-in Window
          • Entering a Key-in
            • To Select a Tool or View Control Using a Key-in
          • Finding and Building a Key-in
            • To Build a Key-in
          • Recalling Key-ins
            • To Recall a Key-in
          • Editing Key-ins
          • Key-in Window
            • Key-in Tables Dialog
            • Key-in Settings Dialog
      • Gestures
        • Assigning Gestures
          • Default Gestures
          • To Assign a Flick or a Gesture
          • Gesture Assignments Dialog
            • Gesture Assignments Dialog, Flicks Tab
            • Gesture Assignments Dialog, Gestures Tab
      • Using Tools from Toolboxes
        • Working with Toolboxes
          • To Open a Toolbox
          • To Open a “Child” Toolbox from Its “Parent”
          • To Open and Float a Child Toolbox from Its Parent
          • Docking Toolboxes
            • To Dock a Floating Toolbox
            • To Undock a Docked Toolbox
          • Locating and Selecting Tools
            • To Locate and Select a Tool in a Toolbox
            • To Locate and Select a Tool in a “Child” Toolbox (Without Floating the “Child” Toolbox)
          • To Hide or Show a Tool
          • Tool Boxes Dialog
          • Close Tool Boxes Dialog
        • Working with the Selected Tool
          • Tool Settings
          • Tool Settings Window
            • To Open the Tool Settings Window
            • To Temporarily Hide the Tool Settings Window
            • To Adjust the Transparency of the Tool Settings Window
          • Checking the Status Bar
          • Data Points
            • To Enter a Data Point
          • Resetting
            • To Reset
        • Coping with Mistakes
          • To Undo the Last Operation
          • To Undo all Operations Recorded in the Undo Buffer
          • To Redo the Last Undo Operation
      • Markers
        • To Display Markers
      • Mini Toolbars
      • Dockable Dialogs
        • Using Docking Indicators
        • To Dock a Dockable Dialog
        • To Dock One Dockable Dialog on Top of Another
        • To Unpin a Docked Dialog
        • To Temporarily Display a Docked Dialog When Unpin Is Enabled
        • To Turn Off Pin for a Docked Dialog
        • To Undock or Float a Docked Dialog
        • To Re-dock a Floating Dockable Dialog
        • To Close a Docked Dialog
        • To Dock Multiple Dialogs as a Group
        • To Unpin a Dialog from a Group
        • To Undock a Dialog from a Group
        • To Unpin a Group
        • To Temporarily Display a Group When Unpin is Enabled
        • To Remove a Dockable Dialog from a Group
      • Saving a Dialog's Layout
        • To Save a Dialog's Layout
        • To Switch from One Saved Layout to Another
      • Using the Drag-and-Drop Feature
        • Explorer Dialog Links Tab Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Explorer Dialog File Tab Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • View Window Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Models Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Saved Views Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Properties Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • References Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Batch Processor Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Print Organizer Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Material Editor Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
      • Using the Reset Pop-Up Menu
        • To Open the Reset Pop-Up Menu
        • Paste from Clipboard Dialog
      • Using Web Help
        • To Open the Help Window
        • To Get Help on a Dialog, or Turn on Context-Sensitive Help
        • To Browse Topics Using the Contents Tab
        • To Display the Next or Previous Topic According to the Topic Order Shown in the Contents Tab
        • To Use the Index of Help Content
        • To Search for Text in the Help Content
        • To Open the Tool Index or the Key-in Index
      • Preparing to Draw
        • Seed Files
          • To Select a Seed File
        • DGN Design Environment
        • Working Units
          • To Select the Unit Names for Your Working Units
          • To Set Format and Accuracy
          • Setting the Global Origin
        • Customizing Units in the Units.def File
        • Customizing Scales in the Scales.def File
        • Saving DGN File Settings
          • To Save the Current Settings to the Open DGN File on Disk
        • Design File Settings Dialog
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Active Angle Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Active Scale Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Angle Readout Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Axis Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Color Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Fence Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Grid Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Isometric Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Locks Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Snaps Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Stream Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Views Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Working Units Category
            • Advanced Unit Settings Dialog
      • User Preferences
        • To Set User Preferences
        • Preferences Dialog
          • Preferences Dialog, Database Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Help Settings Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Input Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Language Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Look and Feel Category
            • Dark Themed User Interface
              • To Enable the Dark Themed User Interface
          • Preferences Dialog, Mouse Wheel Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Operation Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Position Mapping Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Raster Manager Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Reference Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Ribbon Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Spelling Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Tags Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Text Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Update Settings Category
          • Preferences Dialog, View Options Category
          • Line Weight Translation Dialog
    • Application Window Layout
      • File Open Dialog (formerly MicroStation Manager)
        • About MicroStation Window
      • Attributes Toolbox
      • Active Element Template
      • Active Level Filter
      • Active Level
      • Recall Level Filter Dialog
      • Active Color
      • Active Color Dialog
        • Active Color Dialog, Indexed Color Tab
        • Active Color Dialog, True Color Tab
        • Active Color Dialog, Color Book Tab
        • Active Color Dialog, Gradient Fill Tab
      • Active Line Style
      • Active Line Weight
      • Active Element Class
      • Active Element Transparency
      • Active Element Priority
      • Symbology Preview
      • Primary Tools Toolbox
      • Models
      • Models Dialog
      • Create Model Dialog
      • Copy Model Dialog
      • Select Models Dialog
      • Define Sheet Boundary
        • To Rotate the Sheet Boundary to a Specified Angle
        • To Rotate the Sheet Boundary Interactively
        • To Change the Sheet Boundary Size Interactively
        • To Change the Sheet Boundary Scale Interactively
      • References
      • References Dialog
        • Reload Reference
      • Reference Attachment Properties Dialog
      • Attachment Properties Dialog
      • Update Sequence Dialog
        • Controlling the Display of Rasters in a DGN
      • Adjust Colors Dialog
      • Select Remote File Dialog
        • Edit Bookmarks Dialog
      • Saved Views Dialog
      • Saved View Usage Dialog
      • Create Drawing Dialog
      • Level Manager Dialog
      • Level Manager Settings Dialog
      • Level Properties Dialog
        • Level Properties Dialog, General Tab
        • Level Properties Dialog, Styles Tab
        • Level Properties Dialog, Usage Tab
      • Filter Groups Dialog
      • Level Groups Dialog
      • Level/Filter Import Dialog
      • Remap Elements to Level Dialog
      • Level Display Dialog
      • Level Display Settings Dialog
      • Change Level
        • To Display Elements on the Selected Level Only
        • To Turn Off the Display of a Level(s)
      • Auxiliary Coordinates Dialog
      • Import Auxiliary Coordinate Systems Dialog
      • Properties Dialog
        • To Review or Modify Information About an Element
      • AccuDraw Window
      • PopSet Enable/Disable
      • PopSet Properties Dialog
      • Main Toolbox
      • Element Selection
        • To Select a Single Element
        • To Select One or More Elements with the Individual Method
        • To Select Additional Elements with the Individual Method
        • To Select All Elements in the Active Model
        • To Select Elements Inside or Overlapping a Rectangular Area
        • To Select Elements Contained In or Overlapping a Polygonal Area
        • To Select Elements Contained In or Overlapping a Circular Area
        • To Select Elements That Intersect a Line
        • To Select Elements Based on Their Attributes
        • To Select Additional Elements or Deselect Some Selected Elements Based on Their Attributes
        • To Deselect an Element
        • To Deselect All Elements
        • To Restore the Previous Selection Set
      • Delete Element
        • To Delete an Element
      • Tasks Toolbox
      • Status Bar
      • Message Center Window
      • Message Center Settings Dialog
      • Standard Toolbox
      • View Groups Window
      • Manage View Groups Dialog
      • RSS Reader
        • Subscriptions and Notifications of RSS Feeds
          • To Subscribe to Preferred RSS Feeds
        • RSS Reader Dialog
        • RSS Settings Dialog
      • User Feedback Service
        • To Submit Feedback in MicroStation
    • Viewing Designs
      • Arranging View Windows
        • To Open a View Window
        • To Open or Close Multiple View Windows in the View Groups Window
        • To Close a View Window
        • To Arrange Open View Windows to Minimize Unused Screen Area
        • To Cascade Open View Windows
        • To Tile Open View Windows
        • To Maximize a View Window
        • To Minimize a View Window
        • To Restore a View Window to Its Former Size
        • To Move a View Window with the Pointer
        • View Groups
          • To Create a View Group When Not Creating a Model
          • To Change the Active View Group
          • To Modify a View Group
          • To Delete a View Group
          • To Create a Multi-Model View Group by Selecting a Model
          • To Create a Multi-Model View Group by Applying a Saved View
        • Using the Resize Borders
          • To Resize a View Window with the Pointer
        • Active View
        • View Size
          • To Change the Size of the View Window
        • Window List Dialog
      • Using View Controls
        • To De-select a View Control and Continue a Suspended Operation
        • To Select a View Control
      • View Control Bar
        • View Attributes
      • View Toolbox
      • View Control Toolbox
      • View Rotation Toolbox
        • Walk
          • To Walk in a View
        • Fly
          • To Fly in a View
      • Navigate View
        • To Navigate a View
        • To Modify the View Cone Interactively
      • View Perspective Toolbox
        • Change View Perspective
          • To Change the Perspective Angle of a View Interactively
      • Set Display Depth
        • To Set the Display Depth Graphically
        • To Key in a View's Display Depth
        • To Key in the Distance to Move the Display Depth
      • Set Active Depth
        • To Set the Active Depth Graphically
        • To Key in the Active Depth
        • To Key in the Distance to Move the Active Depth
      • Show Display Depth
        • To Show the Display Depth Setting for a View
      • Show Active Depth
        • To Show the Active Depth Setting for a View
      • Change View Rotation
        • To Rotate a View(s) to a Specific Orientation with a Key-in
        • To Rotate a View(s) Counterclockwise About Its Center
        • To Rotate a View(s) to Align It with a Planar Element
      • View Rotation Dialog
      • View Display Mode
      • Adjust View Brightness
      • Update View
        • To Update a View
      • Zoom In
        • To Zoom In on a View
      • Zoom Out
        • To Zoom Out in a View
      • Window Area
        • To Indicate a Rectangular Area to Display in a View
        • To Indicate a Rectangular Area to Display in a View by a Center Point
        • To Indicate a Rectangular Area to Display in a View by Its Origin
      • Fit View
        • To Fit the Design in a View
      • Rotate View
        • To Move the Pivot Point for Dynamic View Rotation
        • To Rotate a 2D View by Two Points
        • To Rotate a 2D View to Align with the Design Plane Axes
      • Pan View
        • To Pan in a View
        • To Scroll a View by a Specified Factor
      • View Previous
        • To Undo the Previous Viewing Operation
      • View Next
        • To Redo the Last Undone Viewing Operation
      • Copy View
        • To Copy a View and Its Attributes
      • Clip Volume Toolbox
      • Apply Clip Volume
        • To Apply a Clip Volume by Element
        • To Place a Fitted Section Clip Volume
        • To Create Steps in the Fitted Section Clip Volume
        • To Merge the Step Handles of the Fitted Section Clip Volume
        • To Apply a Clip Volume by Two Points
        • To Apply a Clip Volume by Polygon
        • To Create a Named Boundary from the Clip Volume
        • To Apply a Clip Volume Using a Named Boundary
      • Show or Hide Clip Volume
        • To Change the Display of the Clipping Element
      • Clear Clip Volume
        • To Clear a Clip Volume
      • Clip Mask
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Two Points
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Polygon
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element Range
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element Range for a Group of Elements
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element Range for a Cell
        • To Toggle the Display of the Clipping Element
        • To Clear a Clip Mask
        • To Create a Named Boundary from the Clip Mask
        • To Apply a Clip Mask Using a Named Boundary
      • Using the Grid
        • To Set Up Grid Units
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of the Grid in a View
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of the Grid in the Open Views
        • To Set Grid Lock
      • Alternatives to the View Control Bars
        • To Show the View Control Bars
        • To Use the Ribbon Group Pop-up to Select a View Control
      • ALIGN
        • To Align Two Views
      • Setting View Attributes
        • To Select a Background Image and Control Its Display
        • To Turn Other View Attributes On or Off
        • To Apply the Same Attributes to All Open Views
        • View Attributes Dialog
          • View Attributes Dialog, Presentation Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, View Setup Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, Point Cloud Styles Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, Clip Volume Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, View Seed Options Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, Background Map Section
      • Viewing a 3D Model
        • To Dynamically Rotate a View (Cube Option)
        • To Dynamically Rotate a View (Sphere Option)
        • To Rotate a View in 3D by Three Points
        • To Rotate Views in 3D to a Standard Orientation
        • To Define a Window Volume
      • Using Saved Views
        • Saved View Types
        • To Name and Save a View
        • To Import Saved View(s) from Windows Explorer
        • To Import Saved View(s) from Explorer Dialog
        • To Copy a Saved View
        • To Attach a Saved View
        • To Attach a Saved View from Another Session of the Application
        • To Apply a Saved View
        • To Update a Saved View
        • To Update the Reference Display State of a Saved View from the Properties Dialog
        • To Modify a Saved View Graphically
        • To View the List of Drawing Models Where a Saved View Is Used
        • To Delete a Saved View
        • To Create an HTML Document from a Saved View
        • Create HTML File From Dialog
          • HTML Cell Page Dialog
            • HTML Cell Page Dialog, Table Section
            • HTML Cell Page Dialog, View Attributes Section
            • HTML Cell Page Dialog, 3D View Attributes Section
          • Create HTML File Dialog
          • Design File Walkthrough Dialog
            • Design File Walkthrough Dialog, Images Section
            • Design File Walkthrough Dialog, View Attributes Section
      • Saved View Toolbox
      • Create Saved View
      • Update Saved View Settings
      • Apply Saved View
    • Models
      • Creating Models
        • To Create a New Design, Sheet or Drawing Model
        • To Change the Name and/or Description of a Model
        • To Filter the List of Models
      • Referencing Models
      • Cells and Models
        • To Select a Model as a Cell
        • To Place a Model from the Models Dialog as a Cell
        • To Place a Model from the Explorer Dialog as a Cell
      • Importing and Copying Models
        • To Import a Model
        • To Import Model(s) by Dragging from Windows Explorer
        • To Import Model(s) by Dragging from a Second Session of the Product
        • To Import Model(s) by Dragging from the Explorer Dialog
        • To Copy a Model
      • To Delete a Model in the Open DGN File
    • Levels
      • Setting the Active Level
        • To Set the Active Level Using the Active Level Drop-Down Menu
        • To Set the Active Level Using the Level Display Dialog
        • To Set the Active Level with a Key-in
        • To Set the Active Level Using the Level Manager Dialog
      • Controlling Level Display
        • To Change the Display of Levels for References
        • To Change the Display of Levels in All Views
        • To Change the Display of a Level in All Views in All Models Stored in the Open DGN File
        • To Change the Display of Levels Graphically
        • To Change the Display of a Set of Levels Using Filters
        • To Change the Display of Levels from the Explorer Dialog
      • Level Symbology Overrides
        • To Display Elements Using Level Symbology Overrides
    • Cells
      • Working with Cell Libraries
        • To Create and Attach a Cell Library
        • To Attach an Existing Cell Library File
        • To Attach an Existing Cell Library Folder
        • To Attach a Remote Cell Library
        • To Browse Cells
        • To Create an HTML Document from a Cell Library
      • Creating and Editing Cells
        • Cell Type
          • To Create a Cell
          • To Open a Cell for Editing
          • To Delete a Cell from the Attached Cell Library
      • Placing Cells
        • To Designate a Cell as an Active Cell Using the Cell Library Dialog
        • To Designate a Cell as an Active Cell Using the Cell Selector Dialog
        • Cell Selector Files
          • To Add a Cell Selector File
          • To Add a Cell Library's Cells to a Cell Selector File
          • To Add Single Cells to a Cell Selector File
          • To Change the Defaults for Adding Cells to a Cell Selector File
          • To Change a Cell Selector File's Button Size
          • To Edit a Cell Selector File
          • Cell Selector Dialog
            • Configure Button Dialog
            • Define Button Dialog
            • Define Button Size Dialog
            • Define Defaults Dialog
        • Placing Content from a Web Page as a Cell
        • Shared Cells
        • Creating Cell Elements on the Default Level
      • Annotation Cells
        • To Enable a Cell for Placement as an Annotation Cell
        • To Add Annotation Scale to Existing Annotation Cells
        • To Remove Annotation Scale from Existing Annotation Cells
        • To Change the Scale of Existing Annotation Cells with a Key-in
    • References
  • The Ribbon
    • Ribbon Interface
      • Ribbon Controls
        • Changing the Ribbon Workflow
        • Switching Between the Tabs in a Workflow
        • Ribbon Search
        • (Technology Preview) Notifications
        • Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog
          • To Add a Tool as a Child Keyboard Shortcut
          • To Add a Keyboard Shortcut to a Ribbon Group
        • Configuring Keyboard Shortcuts in an XML File
      • Quick Access Toolbar
        • Customize Quick Access Toolbar
      • Productivity tools and Your Profile
      • Customizing the Ribbon
        • Pop-up Menus on Tabs and Groups
        • Modifying the Ribbon Items Delivered with the Product
        • Application Commands and Custom Commands
        • Importing and Exporting Ribbon Customizations
        • Customizing the Ribbon Group Pop-ups
        • To Add a Tool to a Group or a Panel
        • To Create a New Workflow
        • To Create a New Tab
        • To Create a New Tab from an Existing Tab or a Workflow Task
        • To Create a New Group
        • To Create a New Group from an Existing Group, Toolbox, Task, or Menu
        • To Create a New Panel
        • To Create a New Panel from an Existing Panel
        • To Create a Custom Button
        • To Create a New Split Button
        • To Create a New Split Button from an Existing Split Button
        • To Create a Drop-down Button
        • To Create a New Drop-down Button from an Existing Drop-down Button
        • To Create a New Menu-Item
        • To Create a New Sub-Menu
        • To Add a Tool to the Quick Access Toolbar
        • To Revert Customizations made to Selected Ribbon Item
        • To Revert All Ribbon Customizations
        • Migrating Old Customizations to the Ribbon
          • To Convert a Custom Task, Main Task, Toolbox, or Menu to a Group
          • To Migrate a Custom Toolbox and Assign a Keyboard Shortcut to It
        • Customize Ribbon Dialog
          • Customize Ribbon Dialog, Ribbon Section
          • Customize Ribbon Dialog, Quick Access Toolbar Section
    • Tabs
      • File Tab and Backstage View
      • Drawing Workflow
        • Home Tab
        • View Tab
        • Annotate Tab
        • Attach Tab
        • Analyze Tab
        • Curves Tab
        • Constraints Tab
        • Utilities Tab
        • Drawing Aids Tab
        • Content Tab
        • Collaborate Tab
        • Help Tab
      • General Workflow
      • Modeling Workflow
        • Home Tab
        • View Tab
        • Curves Tab
        • Solids Tab
        • Surfaces Tab
        • Mesh Tab
        • Content Tab
        • Analyze Tab
        • Constraints Tab
        • Utilities Tab
        • Drawing Aids Tab
        • Collaborate Tab
        • Help Tab
      • Visualization Workflow
        • Home Tab
        • View Tab
        • Animate Tab
        • Drawing Aids Tab
        • Collaborate Tab
        • Help Tab
      • Admin Workflow
        • Home Tab
        • View Tab
        • Interface Tab
        • Help Tab
      • Task Navigation Workflow
        • V8i Task Theme in MicroStation CONNECT Edition
          • To Activate the V8i Task Theme in MicroStation CONNECT Edition
  • Setting Up the Environment
    • Configuration
      • Configuration Concepts
        • Configuration Variables
          • Levels of Configuration Variables
          • Configuration Files
          • Configuration File Syntax
            • Flow Directives and Variable Directives
            • Assignment Statements
            • Operators
          • Configuration File Processing
            • The msconfig.cfg Configuration File
            • The ConfigurationSetup.cfg Configuration File
            • The WorkSpaceSetup.cfg Configuration File
            • Organization Configuration Files
            • The User Configuration File
            • The WorkSpace Configuration File
            • The WorkSet Configuration File
            • The Role Configuration File
            • Debugging Configuration Files
          • DGN WorkSet and WorkSet Configuration Files
            • Changing the WorkSet's Root
            • Changing the Location of DGN WorkSet (DGNWS) Files
          • WorkSet Templates
          • Typical Configuration Scenario
      • Managing Your Configuration
        • To Find the Location of Your Active WorkSpace and WorkSets
        • About Configuration Window
        • Supplied Sample WorkSets
        • Sharing an Existing MicroStation Configuration
        • Working with Configuration Variables
          • To Modify User-Level Configuration Variables
          • To Set a Path Configuration Variable
          • To Set a Directory Configuration Variable
          • To Set a Filename Configuration Variable
          • To Set a Keyword Configuration Variable
          • To Edit a Configuration Variable
          • Using Configuration Variables in Key-ins
          • Configuration Variables Dialog
            • Edit Configuration Variable Dialog
            • New Configuration Variable Dialog
            • To Define a New Configuration Variable Using the New Configuration Variable Dialog
          • User Configuration Variables
            • Data Files Configuration Variables
            • Extensions Configuration Variables
            • Operation Configuration Variables
            • Primary Search Paths Configuration Variables
            • Seed Files Configuration Variables
            • Uncategorized Configuration Variables
      • Customizing the User Interface
        • Tools, Toolboxes, and Tasks
          • Using Tasks and Workflows
          • Customizations in DGN Libraries
            • To Open a Configured DGN Library from the Customize Dialog
          • Importing Customizations
        • Tools
          • Tool Properties
          • Working with Custom Tools
            • To Add a Tool
            • To Add Tool Properties
            • To Delete Tool Properties
            • To Select an Icon for a Tool
            • To Add a Template to a Tool
            • To Add to a Tool a Key-in That Runs an Application
            • To Add to a Tool a Key-in That Links to a Website
            • To Add Tool Settings to a Tool
            • To Make a Tool Visible Only in Certain Situations
            • To Rename a Tool
            • To Copy a Tool
            • To Move a Tool
            • To Move a Tool Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Tools
            • To Delete a Tool
        • Toolboxes
          • Toolbox Properties
          • Working with Custom Toolboxes
            • To Add a Toolbox
            • To Change a Toolbox's Properties
            • To Rename a Toolbox
            • To Copy a Toolbox
            • To Move a Toolbox
            • To Move a Toolbox Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Toolboxes
            • To Sort the Contents of DGN Files or Toolboxes
            • To Delete a Toolbox
            • To Customize a Standard Toolbox
            • To Open a Custom Toolbox in a Floating Toolbox
            • To Open a Custom Toolbox in a Floating Toolbox Using the Customize Dialog
            • To Open a Custom Toolbox in a Floating Menu
        • Tasks
          • Workflows
          • Task and Workflow Properties
          • Working with Custom Tasks and Workflows
            • To Add a Task
            • To Add a Workflow
            • To Rename a Task or Workflow
            • To Add Tools to a Task or Workflow
            • To Copy a Task or Workflow
            • To Reference a Task or Workflow in Another Task or Workflow
            • To Move a Task or Workflow
            • To Move a Task or Workflow Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Tasks or Workflows
            • To Sort the Contents of DGN Files, Tasks, or Workflows
            • To Find the Properties of a Tool Used by a Task or Workflow
            • To Open a Task or Workflow in a Floating Toolbox
            • To Open a Task or Workflow in a Floating Menu
            • To Delete a Task or Workflow
            • To Select an Icon for a Task or Workflow
        • Main Tasks
          • Main Task Properties
          • Working with Main Tasks
            • To Add a Main Task
            • To Rename a Main Task
            • To Add Tools to a Main Task
            • To Assign a Main Task to a Task
            • To Copy a Main Task
            • To Move a Main Task
            • To Move a Main Task Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Main Tasks
            • To Sort the Contents of a Main Task
            • To Find the Properties of a Tool Used by a Main Task
            • To Open a Main Task in a Floating Toolbox
            • To Open a Main Task in a Floating Menu
            • To Delete a Main Task
        • Context Menus
          • Context Menu Properties
          • Working with Custom Context Menus
            • To Add a Context Folder
            • To Add a Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Set the Location of a Context Menu or Menu Item in the Right-Click Menu
            • To Add a Tool or Toolbox to a Context Folder or Context Menu
            • To Add an Icon to a Context Menu Item
            • To Add a Key-in to a Context Menu Item
            • To Display or Hide a Context Folder, Menu, or Menu Item
            • To Enable or Disable a Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Add a Menu Mark to a Context Menu Item
            • To Hide a Standard Context Menu Item
        • Explorer Context Menus
          • Explorer Context Menu Properties
          • Working with Explorer Context Menus
            • To Add a Explorer Context Folder
            • To Add an Explorer Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Set the Location of an Explorer Context Menu or Menu Item in the Right-Click Menu
            • To Add a Tool or Toolbox to an Explorer Context Folder or Context Menu
            • To Add an Icon to an Explorer Context Menu Item
            • To Add a Key-in to an Explorer Context Menu Item
            • To Display or Hide an Explorer Context Folder, Menu, or Menu Item
            • To Enable or Disable an Explorer Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Add a Menu Mark to an Explorer Context Menu Item
            • To Hide a Standard Explorer Context Menu Item
        • Icons
          • To Import an Icon from an MDL Resource, DLL, EXE, DGN, or DGNLib File
          • To Import an Icon from a Bitmap File
          • To Import an Icon from an ICO File
          • To Customize a Standard Product Icon
          • To Delete an Icon
        • Importing Custom Tools, Toolboxes, and Menus
        • Customize Dialog
          • Customize Dialog, Tools Tab
          • Import BMP Dialog
          • Customize Dialog, Tasks Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Main Tasks Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Context Menus Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Explorer Context Menus Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Icons Tab
          • Define Icon for Tool Dialog
        • Docking Preferences for Docked Dialogs
        • Function Key Menus
          • To Modify a Function Key Definition
          • To Delete a Function Key Definition
          • Function Keys Dialog
        • Capturing Screen Images
          • To Capture Part or All of a Screen
          • To Capture the Entire Screen
          • To Capture a Rectangular Area Inside a View
          • To Capture the Contents of a View
          • To Capture the Contents and Border of a View
          • To Capture the Entire Screen with a Pull-Down Menu
          • To Capture the Window That Has the Input Focus
          • Screen Capture Dialog
            • Capture Screen Output Dialog
        • Digitizing Tablet Menus
          • Attaching and Activating Tablet Menus
            • To Attach and Activate a Tablet Menu
            • To Activate a Cursor Button Menu
          • Selecting Menu Items
            • To Select a Tool, View Control, or Key-in Using a Tablet Menu
            • To Select a Tool View Control, or Key-in Using a Cursor Button Menu
          • Deactivating Menus
            • To Deactivate a Tablet Menu
            • To Deactivate a Cursor Button Menu
          • Sample Menus
          • Customizing Tablet Menus
            • To Create or Modify a Tablet Menu
        • Screen Menus
          • Creating a Simple Screen Menu
            • To Create a Simple Screen Menu
            • To Open and Use a Screen Menu
          • Opening Screen Menus
          • Menu Settings Dialog
            • To Specify the Actions Associated with a Graphic Element
          • Using Context Sensitivity with Visibility Expressions
            • To Create a Context Sensitive Screen Menu
          • Edit Key-in Associated with Element
            • To Associate a Key-in to a Graphic Element
            • To Remove a Key-in Associated with a Graphic Element
          • Edit Associated Command
          • Place Icon Element
            • To Place an Icon on a Graphic Element
        • Action Strings
      • Migrating Legacy Configuration
        • To Migrate Legacy Configuration
        • Configuration Migration Wizard
        • Configuration Assistant
          • To Migrate a V8i Configuration
      • (Technology Preview) Migrating DWG Folders to MicroStation Configuration
        • (Technology Preview) DWG WorkSet Wizard
          • To Migrate DWG Folders to CONNECT Edition Configuration
      • V7 File Migration and Support
        • To Save the Open DGN File as a V7-Format Design File
        • To Enable V7 Workmode
      • Directory Structure
    • The Level System
      • Managing Levels
        • Creating and Deleting Levels
          • To Create a New Level
          • To Copy Levels to a Different File
          • To Delete a Level
          • To Delete All Unused Levels
          • To Import Levels
          • To Export Levels
        • Updating Selected Levels
          • To Update Selected Levels
          • To Update Selected Levels in Multiple Target Files
        • Level Usage Tab
          • To View the Level Usage of a Level
        • Modifying Level Attributes
          • To Rename a Level
          • To Set Up Level Symbology
          • To Set Up Display Overrides for Level Symbology
          • To Adjust Level Properties
          • To Sort Levels by Column Headings
        • Using Filters
          • To Define a Named Filter
          • To Define a Filter on-the-fly Using the Level Manager Dialog
          • To Combine Filters Using a Filter Group in the Level Manager Dialog
          • To Define a Filter on-the-fly Using the Level Display Dialog
          • To Save an on-the-fly Filter to a Named Filter from Level Display
          • To Delete a Named Filter
        • Showing/Hiding Columns of Information
          • To Toggle On/Off Columns of Information
        • Performing Operations Across DGNs and Levels
          • Multiple Target Selection
            • To Select Multiple Targets
          • Merge Names
            • To Turn On Merge Names
          • Linked Trees Between Level Manager and Level Display
            • To Turn On the Link Tree Selection Property
          • Adjusting Level Symbology in Level Manager
            • To Change Level Symbology Across Multiple Target Files
      • Level Key-ins
        • Level Key-in Format
          • Set Level Name, Number, and Description Key-ins
          • Modify Level Attributes Key-ins
          • Key-ins to Modify Elements on a Level
          • Miscellaneous Level Key-ins
      • Basic Reference Manipulation
        • Loading Reference Filters
          • To Activate the Loading of Reference Filters
        • Copy and Paste Levels Within the Open File and Reference Attachments
          • Open File to Open File Copy
            • To Create a Copy of a Level in the Open File
          • Open File to Reference Copy
            • To Copy Level Attributes from the Open File to Attached References
          • Reference to Reference Copy
            • To Copy Level Attributes from Attached Reference to Attached Reference
          • Reference to Open File Copy
            • To Copy Level Attributes from Attached Reference to the Open File
      • Sharing Level Definitions
        • To Manually Attach a Level Library
        • To Detach a Level Library
        • Resynchronizing DGN File Levels with Library Levels
          • To Resynchronize DGN File Level Definitions with Their Level Library Sources
          • To Activate Automatic Resynchronization of Level Attributes of Reference and Library Levels
      • Levels Configuration Variables
    • Creating Sheet Models for Drawing Production
      • Scaling the Sheet Border to Fit the Design
        • Creating a Drawing by Scaling the Border to Fit the Design
      • Scaling the Design to Fit the Sheet Border
        • Creating a Drawing with a 1:1 Border, and Scaling the Design
      • Customizing Sheet Sizes in the sheetsizes.def File
      • Associating Border Attachments to Sheet Seed Models
        • To Associate a Border Attachment to a Sheet Seed Model
        • To Associate a Border Attachment to a Sheet Seed Model Using the Properties Dialog
        • Sheet Composition Toolbox
    • Building DGN Libraries
      • Cells in DGN Libraries
        • Using Multiple Cell Libraries
          • To Attach a Cell Library That Is in the Cell Library List
      • Levels in DGN Libraries
      • Display Styles in DGN Libraries
        • To Apply a Display Style to One or More Views
        • Display Style Render Modes and Options
        • Standard Display Styles
        • Thematic Display Styles
          • Thematic Display Dialog
            • Thematic Display Dialog, Display Tab
            • Thematic Display Dialog, Legend Tab
        • Display Rules
          • Conditions for Display Rules
          • Actions for Display Rules
          • Examples of Display Rules
          • Display Rules Dialog
            • To Create a Display Rule Set and Add Display Rules
          • Generate Display Rules Dialog
          • Condition Editor Dialog
            • To Add Conditions to a Display Rule
        • Create, Copy, and Delete Display Styles
        • Appearance of Reference Display Styles in Active Model
        • Display Styles Dialog
        • Background Dialog
          • Background Dialog Gradient Tab
          • Background Dialog Image Tab
          • Background Dialog Ground Plane Tab
      • Line Styles in DGN Libraries
        • Copying Line Style Definitions
          • To Copy Line Style Definitions from One Line Style Library to Another
        • Line Style Components
          • To Define a Line Style
          • To Change the Component to Which a Line Style Definition Is Directly Linked
        • Working with Stroke Pattern Components
          • To Create a Stroke Pattern Component (by Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Create a Stroke Pattern Component (Without Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Modify a Stroke Pattern Component
          • To Delete a Stroke Pattern Component
        • Working with Point Symbol Components
          • To Create a Point Symbol Component (by Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Create a Point Symbol Component (Without Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Modify a Point Symbol Component
          • To Delete a Point Symbol Component
          • To Create a Point Symbol
        • Working with Compound Components
          • To Create a Compound Component (by Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Create a Compound Component (Without Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Modify a Compound Component
          • To Delete a Compound Component
        • Name ID and Line Styles
      • Multi-line Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Text Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Dimension Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Detailing Symbol Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Drawing Seeds in DGN Libraries
        • Creating Customized Drawing Seeds
          • To Create a Custom Drawing Seed for a Section Callout
          • Customized Drawing Seeds for Detail Callouts
      • Element Templates in DGN Libraries
        • Working with Template Groups
          • To Add a Template Group
          • To Rename a Template Group
          • To Copy a Template Group
          • To Move a Template Group
          • To Reorder Template Groups
          • To Delete a Template Group
        • Working with Element Templates
          • Template Properties
          • Template Properties for Terrain Models
          • Element Templates Dialog
            • Define Active Point Dialog
            • Import XML Data from File Dialog
            • Export XML Data Dialog
            • Generate HTML Report Dialog
        • To Add a Template
        • To Add Template Properties
        • To Add Material Properties
        • To Delete Template Properties
        • To Rename a Template
        • To Copy a Template
        • To Move a Template
        • To Reorder Templates
        • To Delete a Template
        • To Update Local Templates in the Open DGN File
        • To Update Selected Elements in the Open DGN File
        • Importing and Exporting Element Template Data
          • To Import Template, Custom Tool, and Custom Menu Data from an XML File
          • To Export Template, Custom Tool, and Custom Menu Data into an XML File
          • To Generate an HTML Report on Templates and Customizations in the Open DGN File
    • Managing WorkSet Data with Explorer
      • Introduction to Explorer
      • Browsing and Managing File Content
        • Managing File Content from Explorer
          • To Apply a Saved View from the Explorer Dialog File Tab
      • Exploring Link Sets in Explorer
        • Selecting a Link Set
        • Viewing Information in a Link Set
          • To Browse an Existing Link Set
          • To Add a File Link to the WorkSet Link Set
          • To Open a Link in the Active Link Set
        • Adding Links to Elements
          • To Add a Link to an Element on-the-fly
          • To Add a Link to an Element
          • To Add a Link to an Element Using Right-Click
          • To Link an Element with a Model from the Models Dialog
          • To Link an Element with a Saved View from the Saved Views Dialog
          • To Link an Element with a Reference from the References Dialog
          • To See if There Are Links Attached to an Element
          • To See if There are Links Attached to an Element from the Properties Dialog
          • To Open a Link Attached to an Element
          • To Delete a Link from an Element
        • Adding Links to Detailing Symbols
        • Properties of Links and Folders
          • To View a Link or Folder's Properties
          • To Change the Target File or Folder of a Linked File or Folder
          • To Change the Target Address of URL Link or Key-in Link, or Target Path of a Link Set Link
      • Managing Link Sets in Explorer
        • Working with Link Sets
          • To Create a Link Set
          • To Copy a Link Set
          • To Import a Link Set from Another File
          • To Rename a Link Set
          • To Delete a Link Set
        • Create New Link Set Dialog
      • Creating Links in Explorer
        • File Types to Which You Can Link
          • Linking to Content Within Files
            • DGN, DWG, and DXF Files
            • Microsoft Word Documents
            • Microsoft Excel Workbooks
            • Adobe PDFs
            • Folders
        • Creating Links to Files, Contents of Files, and Folders
          • To Create a Link to a File Using Drag-and-Drop from Windows Explorer
          • To Create a Link to a File Using the Create Links Dialog
          • To Create a Link to the Contents of a File
          • To Create a Link to a Folder Using Drag-and-Drop from Windows Explorer
          • To Create a Link to a Folder Using the Create Link Icon
        • Creating Links to Websites, E-mail Addresses, Key-ins, and Link Sets
          • To Create a Website Link
          • To Create an E-mail Link
          • To Create a Key-in Link
        • Creating Links to Configuration Variables
          • To Create a Configuration Variable Link
          • Link to Configuration Variable with Filtering (Harvested Folders)
            • To Create a Harvested Folder of All Sheet Models in a WorkSet
            • Resource Filters
          • Project Administrator's Common Use of Harvested Files
          • User's Common Uses of Harvested Files
        • Link Target Dialog
        • Create Link Dialog
        • Configuration Variable Link Dialog
        • Add Link to Element Dialog
        • Using Markers and Mini Toolbar for Links
          • To Open a Link
          • To Edit the Properties of a Link from the Mini Toolbar
          • To Remove a Link
        • Mini Toolbar for Links
      • Managing Links in Explorer
        • Organizing Links and Folders
          • To Add a Folder to a Link Set
          • To Rename a Link or a Folder
          • To Move a Link or a Folder
          • To Copy a Link or a Folder Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
          • To Copy a Link or a Folder Using Copy and Paste
          • To Refresh All Links in the Explorer Dialog Links Tab
          • To Delete a Link or a Folder
        • Validating Links
          • To Validate a Link or All Links Within a Folder
        • LINKS SELECT
          • To Select All Links in the Open DGN File
          • To Select All Invalid Links in the Open DGN File
          • To Select All Valid Links in the Open DGN File
      • Viewing and Managing Items with Explorer
        • Overview of Business Data
        • Displaying Items in the Model
          • To Zoom to an Item
          • To Turn On Transparency
          • To Isolate an Item
        • Working with Items Properties in the Model
      • Managing Shared Resources with the Explorer Dialog
      • Querying Data in Explorer
        • To Conduct Simple Search
        • To Conduct Criteria Search
        • To Conduct Advanced Search
        • To Edit the Saved Search Criteria
        • To Save a Query
        • To Open a Saved Query
        • To Save the Search Result as a Report Definition
        • To Delete the Search Results in Explorer
        • Advanced Search Dialog
      • Working with Sheet Index
        • To Add a Sheet to the Sheet Index
        • To Place the Sheet Index as a Table
        • To Remove a Sheet from the Sheet Index
        • Manage Sheet Index Dialog
        • To Add a Custom Property to the Sheet Index
      • Explorer Dialog
        • Explorer Dialog File Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Items Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Resources Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Sheet Index Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Links tab
        • Explorer Settings Dialog
      • Details Dialog
        • Find and Replace Dialog
        • Select Sort Order Dialog
        • Show Properties Dialog
      • Printing Sheets and Links in Explorer
        • To Print Sheets in a Sheet Index
    • Design History
      • Recording and Browsing Design History
        • What Is Design History?
        • Using Design History
          • To Start Using Design History
          • To Commit Changes as a Revision
        • Change Tracking Toolbox
        • Design History Toolbox
          • Commit Changes
            • To Commit Changes as a Revision
          • Restore Elements
          • Show Design History Tool
        • Design History Dialog
        • Element Changes Dialog
        • Revision Properties Dialog
        • Initialize History Dialog
        • Design History Delete
        • Choose Revisions (to Combine) Dialog
        • Set Revision Number Dialog
        • HISTORY MANAGE SET REVISIONFORMAT
          • To Set Revision Number Format for the Open DGN File
          • To Remove Revision Number Format for the Open DGN File
        • HISTORY MANAGE SHOW REVISIONFORMAT
          • To View the Design History Revision Number Format
        • HISTORY GOTOMODEL
      • Restoring Recorded Changes
        • To Restore a Specific Revision Number
        • To Restore a Specific Revision Number with a Fence
        • To Restore from Multiple Revisions
        • To Restore Elements from Multiple Revisions
        • To Return a Design to a Prior State
      • Using Design History in Projects
        • Using Design History in Projects
        • Revision Level Changes
          • To Restore Design History by Revision Number with a Fence or Selection Set
        • Element Level Changes
          • To Display Changed Elements
          • To Restore Elements from a Specific Revision
          • To Review the Change History of an Element
          • To Change the Active Model to the Model That Contains the Selected Element
        • Finding Design Changes
          • To Isolate History by Fence or Selection
          • To Filter the Design History List
          • To Display Revisions in References
          • To Zoom to Changes
        • Controlling Design History Settings
          • To Delete Design History
          • To Retire Design History
          • Choose Revisions (to Retire) Dialog
          • Setting Revision Number Display Format
            • Syntax for Revision Number Display Format
            • Examples of Revision Number Display Format Values
            • AA and AB Rules
        • Auditing Design History Transactions
          • To Audit a Design History Transaction
          • Design History Audit Trail Dialog
        • Tagging Design History
          • To Add a Tag
          • To Delete a Tag
          • Design History Tags Dialog
      • Design History Configuration Variables
    • External Database Interface
      • Managing Non-Graphical Data
        • Associating Elements to Non-Graphical Data
        • Tag to Database Converter
        • What Is the Database Interface?
        • Why Use the Database Interface?
        • What Is a Relational Database?
        • Why Use a Relational Database?
        • Database Server
          • Supported Database
        • Selection Factors
        • Database Product Families
          • Oracle
            • Oracle Product Descriptions
          • ODBC Database Interface
          • OLE DB Database Interface
            • Using Oracle Data Provider (ODP) With OLEDB and BUDBC Connections
      • Connecting to Databases
        • Setting Up the Database Interface
          • Connecting to ODBC
            • To Set Up the ODBC Interface
            • To Connect to an ODBC Database from the Connect to Database Dialog
            • To Connect to an ODBC Database from the Product Properties Dialog
          • Connecting to Oracle
            • Setting Up Oracle
            • To Set Up the GIS Example Database
            • To Connect to an Oracle Database from the Connect to Database Dialog
            • To Connect to an Oracle Database from the Product Properties Dialog
            • Windows Notes
          • Connecting to an OLE DB Data Source
            • Setting Up OLE DB
            • To Create a UDL File in Windows
            • To Create a UDL File in MicroStation
            • To Edit a UDL File
            • To Connect to an Existing OLE DB Data Source
          • Connecting to BUDBC
            • To Connect to a BUDBC Database
          • MS_LINKTYPE
            • OLEDB Configuration Variables
            • Copying Elements with Attached Linkages
        • Database Configuration Variables
        • Troubleshooting Database Connections
        • Connect to Database Dialog
        • Key-in to Disconnect a Database
      • Linking Database Rows to Elements
        • Database Tools Available in MicroStation
        • Visual SQL Query Builder
          • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog Overview
          • Building Simple SELECT Statements
            • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 1
            • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 2
            • Joining Tables
              • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 3
              • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 4
          • Creating Linkages Using the Visual SQL Query Builder
            • To Link a Database Row to a Graphic Element
          • Reviewing Database Attributes
          • Database Form Dialogs
            • To Create a New Form Dialog Containing All Items
            • To Perform a Review from a Form Dialog
            • Locating Linked Elements
              • To Display the Design Element Linked to One of the Records
            • Opening, Editing, and Saving Form Dialogs
              • To Save or Customize the Form Generated from the Visual SQL Query Builder
              • To Open a Saved Form
              • To Open a Saved Form by Using a Key-in
        • Using SQL
          • Opening and Saving Query Statements
            • To Open a Query Statement
            • To Save a Query Statement
          • SQL Statements
            • SELECT SQL Statement
            • UPDATE SQL Statement
            • DELETE SQL Statement
            • INSERT SQL Statement
            • CREATE TABLE SQL Statement
            • DROP SQL Statement
            • COMMIT SQL Statement
            • ROLLBACK SQL Statement
          • Specific SQL Window Key-ins
          • Using the SQL Window
            • To Open the SQL Window
            • To Submit a SQL Statement
          • Command Files
            • To Create a Command File
            • To Submit a SQL Statement Stored in a Command File
            • Alternative Method to Submit a SQL Statement Stored in a Command File
          • Manually Committing SQL Statements
            • To Activate the Mode in which MicroStation Does Not Automatically Commit SQL Statements
            • To Explicitly Request MicroStation to Commit Statements When AUTOCOMMIT Is Set to OFF
            • To Undo (Negate) the Effect of All Statements to the Last Commit Point
            • To Reactivate the Default Mode
        • Creating Tables
          • To Create a Table
          • To Add a Table to the MSCATALOG
        • MSCATALOG Table
          • MSCATALOG Structure
          • Creating and Maintaining MSCATALOG
            • To Create the MSCATALOG Table
            • To Create an Attribute Table in the Database
            • To Add a Table to the MSCATALOG Table
            • To Delete a Table from the MSCATALOG Table
            • To Drop a Table from the Database
            • Database Setup (MSCATALOG) Dialog
              • Add Table Dialog
        • Database Tools
        • Creating Linkages
          • To Create Linkages
          • Defining the Active Entity
            • To Define the Active Entity Graphically by Using the Database Tool
            • To Directly Define the Active Entity by Key-in
            • To Define an Active Entity from a Seed Row
            • Editing the Active Entity
              • To Edit the Active Entity by Using an SQL UPDATE Command
          • Setting Linkage Mode
            • To Set Linkage Mode
          • Attaching Linkages to Cell Libraries
          • Database Dialog
      • Querying and Maintaining the Database
        • Reviewing Attributes
          • To Change the Selection Criteria
          • To Check the Selection Criteria for All Tables (SQLREVIEW Values for All Tables in MSCATALOG)
          • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, Select Tab
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, Where Tab
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, GroupBy Tab
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, OrderBy Tab
            • Select Table Dialog
            • Form Dialog
            • Visual SQL Data Browser Dialog
        • Displaying Database Attributes in the DGN File
          • Displaying Attributes
          • To Create a Displayable Attribute Type
          • To Modify a Displayable Attribute Type
        • Detaching Linkages
        • Verifying Linkages
          • Verify Linkages Dialog
            • Verify Linkages Dialog Icons
      • Generating Reports
        • Report Tables
          • To Generate Report Tables
          • To Check the Report Table Names for All Tables Listed in MSCATALOG
          • To Change a Report Table Name Specification
        • Fence Filters
          • To Discard Previously Defined Fence Filter Specifications and Disable Fence Filter Selection
          • To Define a Fence Filter and Enable Fence Filter Selection
          • To Highlight Elements in a Fence Using a VBA Macro
        • Report Formatting and Output
      • Database Interface Reference
        • Database Toolbox
          • Connect to Database Tool
          • Open Verify Linkages Tool
          • Open Visual Query Builder Tool
          • Attach Active Entity Tool
            • To Attach the Active Entity to an Element
          • Show Linkage Mode
            • To Display the Linkage Mode
          • Show Active Entity Tool
            • To Display the Active Entity
          • Define Active Entity Graphically Tool
            • To Set a Database Row as the Active Entity
          • VSQL Review Database Attributes of Element
            • To Review a VSQL Database Record
          • Review Database Attributes of Element Tool
            • To Review the Database Attributes of an Element
          • Detach Database Linkage
            • To Detach Database Rows from an Element
          • Attach Displayable Attributes Tool
            • To Designate a Displayable Attribute Text Node
          • Load Displayable Attributes Tool
            • To Load a Displayable Attribute Text Node
            • To Load a Displayable Attribute on Use Fence Mode
          • Generate Report Table Tool
            • To Generate a Report Table
        • ACTIVE DATABASE (DB=)
          • To Connect MicroStation to an Oracle Database
          • To Connect MicroStation to ODBC
          • To Check the Name of the Database to Which MicroStation is Connected
        • ACTIVE ENTITY (AE=)
          • To Define the Active Entity
        • ACTIVE REPORT (RS=)
          • To Name a Report Table
          • To Display the Active Report Table Names in the SQL Window
        • ACTIVE REVIEW (RA=)
          • To Select Which Row Can Be Reviewed
          • To Display the Active Review SELECT Statements in the SQL Window
        • DEFINE SEARCH (DS=)
          • To Specify and Activate a Fence Filter
          • To Display the Current Fence Filters in the SQL Window
          • To Disable All Fence Filters
        • EDIT AE
          • To Edit the Active Entity
        • FIND (FI=)
          • To Select a Row and Set It as the Active Entity
        • SESSION AUTOCOMMIT [OFF|ON]
        • SESSION DEBUG [OFF|ON]
          • List Database Transaction Details
          • To Discontinue the Transaction Log
        • SET DATABASE
          • To Review and Modify the MSCATALOG Table
        • SQL
        • SQL Window
        • Cell Link
          • To Attach a Linkage to a Cell(s)
          • To Detach Linkages from a Cell(s)
        • Cell Link Dialog
    • Using DWG and Other File Formats
      • MicroStation for AutoCAD Users
        • User Interface and Basic Concepts
        • Drawing and Modeling
          • To Use a Selection Set with a Command
          • To Create the Equivalent of an Overlay
          • To Create Overlays When Saving a DGN File to DWG
        • Generating Drawings and Visualization
          • To Place Text Using a Specific Font
      • Working with DWG Data
        • Introduction to Working with DWG Data
          • The DGN and DWG File Formats
          • Strategies for Working with DWG Data
            • Working with a DGN File, Then Saving to a DWG File
            • Working with DWG Files in Your Product
          • Planning Your Project
        • RealDWG and Object Enablers
        • Working in DWG Workmode
          • Product Functionality in DWG Workmode
          • Setting the Workmode to DWG
            • To Set the DWG Workmode at User Level
          • Managing DWG Settings
        • DWG Workmode Capability Variables
          • To Enable or Disable a Function Using a Configuration File
          • Workmode.cfg syntax
            • Workmode Variables
            • Operators
            • Prefixes
            • Capability Variables
        • Saving to DWG Files
          • Saving to Other File Formats
            • To Save the Open File as a DWG File
            • To Save the Open File to a V7/V8 DGN File
          • Saving DGN Elements to DWG Files
          • Using the Batch Converter
            • To Perform a Batch Conversion
            • To Set Up a Batch Conversion Job
            • To Process a Batch Conversion Job
            • Batch Convert Dialog
            • Using Drag-and-Drop Feature with Batch Conversion
              • To Drag Files from Windows Explorer
              • Using Drag-and-Drop Feature to Reorder Tasks
            • Copying Files from Source Directories
            • Saving and Recalling Batch Conversion Jobs
              • To Save the Job Setup to a Batch Conversion Job File
              • To Load a Saved Batch Conversion Job Setup
              • To Load a Saved Batch Conversion Job Setup Using a Key-in
            • Command Line Batch Conversion
              • To Run a Saved Batch Conversion Job from the System Command Line
          • Remapping Data to Other File Formats
            • To Create a Remapping CSV File
            • To Use a Remapping CSV File When Saving to Another Format
            • Using the Remapping Spreadsheet
            • Using Remapping Qualifiers
            • Understanding the Remapping CSV Format
              • Levels Section
              • Colors Section
              • Weights Section
              • LineStyles Section
              • Fonts Section
              • Cell Name Mapping Table
        • Working with DWG Files
          • To Open a DWG File
          • DWG Open Options dialog
            • DWG Open Options Dialog, Basic
            • DWG Open Options Dialog, Advanced
            • DWG Open Options Dialog, Line Weights
          • To Create and Open a New DWG File
          • To Create a DGN Seed File Containing DWG Standards
        • Sharing DGN and DWG Data
          • Models
          • References
            • Working with References That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
              • Merging References When Saving to a DWG File
              • Working with Nested References
              • Using Live Nesting in a DGN File That Will Be Saved to DWG Format
                • To Attach a Reference with Live Nesting
              • Defining Overlay Attachments
            • Working in DGN Files with Attached DWG Data
            • Working with References in DWG Workmode
          • Cells
            • Working with Cells That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
            • Working with DWG Blocks
              • To Place Shared Cells (Blocks) from a DWG File
              • To Place Cells from a List of DWG Files
              • To Export Blocks/Shared Cells from the Open File to a Cell Library
            • Working with Cells in DWG Workmode
            • Understanding Element Symbology in Cells
          • Tags
            • Creating Tags in DWG Workmode
          • Levels
          • Text Styles and Fonts
            • Working with Text Styles and Fonts That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
              • Converting Bentley Fonts to AutoCAD Fonts
                • To Save a Bentley Font to an AutoCAD Font
              • Specifying the Remapping of Angular and Diameter Dimensioning Symbols
            • Working with Text Styles and Fonts in DWG Workmode
            • Column Text
          • Fields
          • Enter Data Fields
          • Units
            • Working with Units in Files That Will Be Saved to DWG
              • Direct method — To Set the Units in a DGN File to Be Saved as DWG
            • Setting the Units When Opening and Editing DWG Files
              • Modifying Units in DWG Workmode
                • To Modify Units in DWG Workmode
              • Setting Units to Design Center Units
              • Setting Explicit Units Values
              • Responding to the DWG/DXF Units Alert Box
            • Working with a DGN File with Attached DWG Data
          • Dimension Styles and Settings
            • Working with Dimension Styles in Files That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
              • Understanding Tool Settings and Terminator Settings
            • Working with Dimension Styles in DWG Workmode
          • Line Styles
            • Working with Line Styles That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
            • Working with Line Styles in DWG Workmode
          • Multi-line Styles
          • Line Weights
          • Line Strings
          • Colors
          • Patterning and Hatching
          • Classes
          • Annotative Objects
          • Multileaders
          • Tables
          • Underlays
          • Wipeout Objects
          • Autodesk Architectural Desktop and Bentley AutoPLANT Objects
          • DWG File Properties
          • CTB and STB Files in Pen Tables
            • To Import a CTB Plot Style
            • To Import STB Plot Styles
            • To Save a CTB or STB File to a Pen Table
          • DWG 2007 Surfaces
          • DGN-DWG Terminology
        • DWG- and DXF-related Configuration Variables
          • DWG- and DXF-Related Configuration Variables
          • DWG/DXF Open-Specific Configuration Variables
          • DWG/DXF Save-Specific Configuration Variables
        • Troubleshooting
          • Troubleshooting — Using DWG Files in the Product
          • Troubleshooting - Saving a DGN File to a DWG File
        • Using AutoCAD Commands
          • Supported AutoCAD Commands
          • Using a Command Prefix
          • Using a PGP File
      • Exchanging Data Using Other File Formats
        • Introduction to Exchanging Data
          • General Data Exchange Information
            • Basic Terminology
            • Choosing a Translation
            • Opening a 3D File
            • Keeping Units and Measurements Correct
            • Using Settings Files
              • To Attach a Settings File Other Than the Default
              • To Save the Current Import Settings
              • To Save the Current Export Settings
              • To Save a New Import Settings File
              • To Save a New Export Settings File
            • Log File
              • To Specify an Alternate Log File
            • Versions Supported
          • General Data Exchange Procedures
            • Opening Files in Other Formats
              • To Directly Open a File in Another Format
              • To Interactively Import a File in Another Format
            • Saving Files in Other Formats
              • To Directly Save a DGN File in Another Format
              • To Interactively Export a DGN File to Another Format
        • IGES File Exchange
          • JAMA-IS IGES Translator
          • Import/Export IGES
            • Importing Dimension Elements
              • To Exclude the MicroStation Dimension Element
            • Exporting Dimension Elements
              • To Override IGES Dimension Entities
          • IGES Entities
          • IGES File Organization
          • Issues That Affect IGES Import and Export
            • Converting IGES Subfigure Names
              • To Convert a Subfigure Name to a Cell Name
            • Converting IGES Text
              • To Convert an IGES Font to a MicroStation Font
            • Converting IGES Line Styles
          • Issues That Affect IGES Import
            • Keeping Coordinate Units Correct
            • IGES Levels
              • To Convert IGES Levels to MicroStation Levels
            • IGES Drawing Sheets and Viewing Visibility
          • Issues That Affect IGES Export
            • Excluding IGES Entities
            • Alternate Entities to Use When Exporting Excluded IGES Entities
          • Exporting CALS-Compliant IGES Files
            • Settings Files for CALS Support
              • To Export CALS Class I-Compliant IGES Files
              • To Export CALS Class II-Compliant IGES Files
          • Converting IGES Entities to MicroStation Elements
          • Converting MicroStation Elements to IGES Entities
          • IGES Translation Errors and Warnings
            • IGES Import and Export Errors
            • IGES Import Errors
            • IGES Export Error
            • IGES Import and Export Warnings
            • IGES Import Warnings
            • IGES Export Warnings
          • IGES Parser/Verifier
          • Import IGES File Dialog
            • IGES Import Settings Dialog
            • Solids Import Settings Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Cell Names Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Exclude IGES Entities Dialog
            • Exclude MicroStation Elements Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Text Fonts Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Levels Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Line Styles Dialog
          • Export IGES File Dialog
            • IGES Export Settings Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Cell Names Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Exclude IGES Entities Dialog
            • (Export IGES) Text Fonts Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Levels Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Line Styles Dialog
        • Translation - IGES Configuration Variables
        • Parasolid XMT File Exchange
          • To Import a Parasolid File
          • To Export a Parasolid File
          • Import Parasolid XMT File Dialog
          • Export Parasolid XMT File Dialog
        • ACIS SAT File Exchange
          • To Import an ACIS SAT File
          • To Export an ACIS SAT File
          • Import ACIS SAT File Dialog
          • Export ACIS SAT File Dialog
        • CGM File Exchange
          • To Import a CGM File
          • To Export a CGM File
          • Import CGM File Dialog
            • CGM Import Settings Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Text Fonts Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Levels Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Line Styles Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Weights Dialog
          • Export CGM File Dialog
            • CGM Export Settings Dialog
            • Font-Text Style Mapping Dialog
            • Line Style-Linetype Mapping Dialog
            • CGM Reference Files Settings Dialog
            • (CGM Export) Weights Dialog
        • Translation — CGM Configuration Variables
        • STEP AP203/AP214 File Exchange
          • To Import a STEP File
          • To Export STEP Data
          • Import STEP AP203/AP214 File Dialog
            • AP203/AP214 Import Settings dialog
          • Export STEP AP203/AP214 File Dialog
            • AP203/AP214 Export Settings Dialog
          • Boundary Representation Data Exchange and Healing
          • Notes Regarding STEP AP203/AP214 Translation
        • Translation - Step Configuration Variables
        • VRML World Files
          • To Export a View to a VRML World File
          • Viewing VRML World Files
          • VRML Exporting and Viewing Hints
          • Export VRML World File Dialog
            • Export VRML World File Dialog, File Options Tab
            • Export VRML World File Dialog, Image Options Tab
        • STL File Exchange
          • To Import an STL File
          • To Export an STL File from the View
          • To Export an STL File Using Clip Volumes
          • Import STL File Dialog
          • Export STL File Dialog
        • Using IFC Files
          • To Import an IFC File
        • Using 3DM Files
          • To Import a 3DM File
          • OpenNurbs File Settings Dialog
        • Exporting to SVG Format
          • To Export to an SVG File
          • Export SVG Dialog
        • Using FBX Files
          • To Import an FBX File
          • To Export an FBX File
          • FBX Open File Settings Dialog
          • FBX Export Settings Dialog
        • Using OBJ Files
          • To Export Geometry to an OBJ File
          • OBJ Open File Settings Dialog
          • OBJ Export Settings Dialog
        • Using SketchUp Files
          • SketchUp File Texture Maps
          • To Import a SketchUp (.skp) File
          • To Export Geometry to a SketchUp (.skp) File
          • SketchUp (SKP) Export Dialog
        • Using GIS Files
          • To Import a GIS File
          • To Open a GIS File
          • To Attach a GIS File as a Reference
        • Exporting to Collada (.dae) Format
          • To Export Geometry to a Collada (.dae) File
          • Collada Export Settings Dialog
        • Exporting U3D Files
          • To Export a U3D File
        • Using 3DS Files
          • 3DS Open File Settings Dialog
        • Using JT Files
          • Exporting JT Files
            • To Export a DGN File to the JT File Format
            • JT Export Settings
              • To Save JT Export Settings
              • To Attach a JT Export Settings File
            • JT Exporter Dialog
              • JT Exporter Dialog, File Options Tab
              • (Technology Preview) JT Exporter Dialog, JT Options Tab
          • Importing JT Files
            • To Import a JT File
            • JT File Settings Dialog
        • RFA File Support
          • RFA Import Options Dialog
        • Exporting to Vue (.vob) Format
          • To Export to a VOB File
          • Vue Export Settings Dialog
      • 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
              • DDE Links
                • Link Manager Dialog
            • Pasting Rich Text Format (RTF)
              • To Paste RTF Text into MicroStation
              • To Paste RTF Text as an OLE Embedded Document into MicroStation
            • Pasting Audio Notes
              • To Paste an Audio Note
              • To Play an Audio Note
            • Pasting Animation Sequences
              • To Paste an Animation Sequence
              • To Play an Animation Sequence
            • Paste Special Dialog
            • Paste OLE Dialog
        • Using View Objects
          • Sending Views to Other Applications
            • To Serve a View Object
            • To Capture a View Object
            • To Capture a Product’s View Object Using DDE
          • Editing View Objects in Other Applications
            • To Embed a View Object in a Container Using OLE2
            • To Edit an Embedded View Object in the Container
            • To Edit a Linked View Object in the Container
          • Sending Key-ins to the Product Through a DDE Link
            • To Send a Key-in to the Product via a DDE Link from an Application
            • Sample DDE Conversation
        • MDL LOAD OLESERVE
          • To Load the OLE2 Server
        • OLESERVE VIEWCOPY [view_number]
          • To Capture a View Object
        • Using OLE Container
          • Linking and Embedding Objects in the Product
            • To Link or Embed Another Application's Document by Pasting the Document by Its Size
            • To Link or Embed Another Application's Document by Pasting the Document by Two Corner Points
            • Limitations When Linking and Embedding from Other Applications
          • Editing and Updating Linked and Embedded Objects
            • To Update Linked Objects
            • To Update All Linked Objects in a DGN File
          • Insert Object
            • Insert Object Dialog
            • Change Icon Dialog
          • Update Links
          • Links
            • Links Dialog
            • OLECNTR Insert Dialog
    • Geo-Coordination
      • Geographic Coordinate Systems
        • Using a Geographic Coordinate System
          • Editing Coordinate Systems
            • To Create and Define a User Coordinate System Library
            • To Create and Edit a User Coordinate System
          • Applying a Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) to Multiple Design Files
          • Enabling Coordinate System Readout
            • Active Coordinate System Readout
          • Longitude and Latitude Readout
          • Grid to Ground Coordinate System Transformations
            • Grid to Ground Reduction to the Ellipsoid
            • Projecting Ellipsoid Points to a Map Using a Map Projection
          • Defining Custom Datums that Enable Specifying Grid Shift Files
            • To Define a Custom Datum that Allows Specifying a Grid Shift File
            • Backward Compatibility for User Defined Datums with Grid Shift Files
          • To Select a GCS
          • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from the Library
          • To Add a Geographic Coordinate System to the Favorites Folder
          • To Delete a Geographic Coordinate System from the Favorites Folder
          • To Add a Subfolder to the Favorites Folder
          • To Delete a Subfolder from the Favorites Folder
          • To Create a Geographic Coordinate System from Placemarks
          • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from an Attached Reference
          • To Set the GCS in an Attached Reference
          • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from an Unrelated Design
          • To Delete a Geographic Coordinate System from the Active Model
        • Reprojecting Design Data
          • To Set Reprojection Settings
          • Vertical Datum
            • To Change the Vertical Datum of a GCS
        • GeoReferencing
          • To Geolocate a Reference
        • Workflow for Using Custom Coordinate Systems
          • Using Custom Coordinate Systems
        • Using Longitude and Latitude Coordinates
        • Local Transforms
          • Workflow for Local Transforms
          • Local Transforms and Pushing or Pulling Geographic Coordinate Systems to or from Reference Attachments
        • Using Global Positioning System (GPS) Devices with MicroStation
          • To Interact with a GPS Device
          • To Interact with Windows Location Services
          • To Place a Line String Along the Trail of the GPS Device as It Moves
          • To Enter a Data Point at the Current GPS Position
          • To Center the Active View at the Current GPS Position
          • NMEA Sentences Used by MicroStation
          • GPS Recorder
            • To Use the GPS Recorder to Record a GPS Session
            • To Use the GPS Recorder to Record a GPS Session from Windows Location Services
            • To Play and Interact with a Recorded GPS Session
        • Using Google Earth™ Tools
          • Defining Geographic Location
          • Exporting Models to Google Earth
          • Support for Collada (.dae) Files
          • Viewing Models with Google Earth
          • Support for Textured Models
        • Geographic Coordinates Configuration Variables
        • Geographic Toolbox
          • Select Geographic Coordinate System
        • Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
        • Geographic Coordinate System Properties Dialog
        • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
          • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog, Library Tab
          • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog, Search Tab
        • Geographic Coordinate System From Placemarks Dialog
        • Geographic Coordinate System From Reference Dialog
        • Set Geographic Coordinate System In References Dialog
        • Reprojection Settings Dialog
        • Global Positioning System (GPS)
        • Global Positioning System Dialog
          • Global Positioning System Dialog, Settings Tab
          • Global Positioning System Dialog, Status Tab
          • Global Positioning System Dialog, Position Tab
        • Export Google Earth (KML) File
          • To Export Geometry to Google Earth
        • Capture Google Earth Image
          • To Capture a Google Earth Image
        • Define Placemark Monument
          • To Create a KML File from Google Earth
        • Synchronize Google Earth View
          • To Match the Google Earth View to the Model View
        • Follow Google Earth View
          • To Match the Active View to the Google Earth View
        • Google Earth Settings Dialog
        • Play Camera Animation in Google Earth
          • To Play a Camera Animation in Google Earth
        • Open Google Maps
          • To Open a Geographic Location in Google Maps
      • 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)
          • Military Grid Reference Systems
        • 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
      • Using the Standards Checker
        • Defining Standards Checker Settings
          • To Create Standards Check Settings
          • Standards Checker Configuration Variables
        • Running the Standards Checker Interactively
          • Running an Interactive Standards Check
        • Generating Standards Checker Reports
          • Generating a Standards Check Report
        • Reporting Template Standards Checks in Named Groups
          • To Check Element Templates and Send Results to a Named Group
        • Running Standards Checks on an Individual File
          • To Set Up and Run a Standards Check on an Individual File
        • Running Standards Checks as a Batch Process
          • To Set Up and Run a Standards Check as a Batch Process
          • Syntax for Running Standards Checks in the Batch Process Utility
        • Standards Checker Dialog
        • Standards Checker Settings Dialog
        • Level Checker Settings Dialog
        • Text Style Checker Settings Dialog
        • Dimension Style Checker Settings Dialog
        • Element Template Checker Settings Dialog
        • Line Style Checker Settings Dialog
  • 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
          • 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 and the Tangent and Tangent Point Snaps
          • To Select the Tangent Snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
          • To Select the Tangent Point Snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Perpendicular Snap and Perpendicular Snap Point
          • To Select the Perpendicular Snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
          • To Select the Perpendicular Point snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
      • AccuSnap Working with Multi-Snaps
    • Working with AccuDraw
      • A Simple Example of Using AccuDraw
      • Activating and Deactivating AccuDraw
      • AccuDraw's Compass
        • To Change the Color of the AccuDraw Frame
        • To Change the Fill Color of the AccuDraw Compass
        • To Change the Colors of AccuDraw's X and Y Axes, or Its Indexing Highlight
      • AccuDraw's Drawing Plane
        • Drawing Plane Coordinate Systems
          • To Switch Between Rectangular and Polar Coordinate Systems
      • The AccuDraw Window
      • AccuDraw Settings Dialog
        • AccuDraw Settings Dialog, Operation Tab
        • AccuDraw Settings Dialog, Display Tab
        • AccuDraw Settings Dialog, Coordinates Tab
      • Controlling and Using AccuDraw
      • Previewing and Constraining Data Points
        • How AccuDraw Reacts to Pointer Movement
        • AccuDraw’s Tolerance Setting
          • To Enter Rectangular Coordinates Using AccuDraw
          • To Enter a Polar Coordinate Using AccuDraw
        • AccuDraw’s Previous Distance Recall
        • Recalling Previous AccuDraw Values
        • AccuDraw Settings Manipulation
      • AccuDraw and the Popup Calculator
        • To Use the Pop-up Calculator
        • Simple Operations for the Pop-up Calculator
        • Advanced Uses of the Pop-up Calculator
      • AccuDraw's Shortcut Key-ins
        • To Constrain the Pending Data Point to a Drawing Plane Axis
        • To Interactively Enter the Distance of the Dynamic Element
        • To Interactively Lock the Angle of a Dynamic Element
      • Unit Roundoffs and Their Effect on AccuDraw
        • To Round Off the Values Displayed in AccuDraw's X, Y, Z, and Distance Fields as the Pointer Moves
        • To Cancel Distance Roundoff
        • To Round Off the Values Displayed in the AccuDraw's Angle Field as the Pointer Moves
        • To Cancel Angle Roundoff
      • Moving the AccuDraw Compass
      • AccuDraw and the Tentative Point
        • To Create an Offset from an Element, Along the X or Y Axis
        • To Create an Offset from an Element, Along both X and Y Axes
        • To Create an Offset from Two Elements
      • AccuDraw's Drawing Plane Orientation
        • Rotate AccuDraw Axes
          • To Quickly Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes
      • AccuDraw and Auxiliary Coordinate Systems (ACS)
        • To Project Points onto a Rotated Plane
      • Using Shortcut Snap Modes with AccuDraw
      • AccuDraw's Effect on Various Tools
        • To Define an Arc Segment Tangent to the Previous Segment
      • Complete List of AccuDraw Shortcut Key-ins
      • Precision Input Key-ins
        • To Enter Single Precision Input Key-in
        • To Enter Multiple Precision Input Key-ins
        • To Enter a Data Point at Specific Coordinates in the Design Plane
        • To Enter a Data Point at a Distance from the Last Tentative or Data Point and Angle Relative to the View X-axis
        • To Enter a Data Point at Distances Along the Design Plane Axes from the Last Tentative or Data Point
        • To Enter a Data Point at Distances Along the View Axes from the Last Tentative or Data Point
        • Precision Input of Relative Coordinate Values
          • To Move a Vertex in a Line String to a Z Value of 10
        • Syntax Notes for the XY Key-in
  • Creating Drawing Elements
    • Setting the Active Element Attributes
      • What Are Element Attributes?
      • Color
        • To Set the Active Color
        • To Set the Active Color Using a True Color Value
        • To Set the Active Color Using a Color Book
        • To Set the Active Color with a Key-in
        • Color Tables
          • To Customize a Color Table
          • To Interpolate Colors
          • To Duplicate a Color Elsewhere in the Table
          • To Individually Modify a Color
          • Color Table Dialog
            • Modify Color Dialog
              • Modify Color Dialog, True Color Tab
              • Modify Color Dialog, Color Book Tab
          • Color Interpolation Dialog
        • Color Books
          • To Create a Color Book
          • To Modify a Color in a Color Book
          • To Rename a Color in a Color Book
          • To Delete a Color from a Color Book
          • To Export a Color Book
          • To Import a Color Book
          • Color Book Editor Dialog
        • Colors Configuration Variables
      • Line Weight
        • To Set the Display Widths for Element Line Weights
      • Line Style
        • To Set the Active Line Style from the Attributes Toolbox
        • To Set the Active Line Style From the Line Styles Dialog
        • To Set the Active Line Style with a Key-in
        • To Set the Active Global Line Style Scale Factor for Custom Line Styles
        • Line Style Modifiers
          • To Use a Custom Line Style
        • Activating Line Style Modifiers
          • To Override the Starting or Ending Width for Each Dash Stroke in Elements Placed with the Active Line Style
          • To Apply a Scale Factor to All Displayable Characteristics of the Active Line Style
          • To Shift or Adjust Stroke Patterns Differently than Specified in the Active Line Style Definition
        • Standard Line Styles
        • Line Styles Dialog
        • Line Style Editor Dialog
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Stroke Pattern Attributes Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Line Stroke Pattern Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Point Symbol Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Selected Stroke or Vertex Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Sub-Components Section
          • Create Point Symbol Dialog
          • Manage Line Style Definitions Dialog
        • Raster Custom Line Styles
        • Raster Line Style Example
      • Other Element Attributes
        • Fill
          • To Set the Active Fill Type and Color
          • To Set the Active Fill to a Gradient
          • To Add Color Keys to a Gradient Fill
          • To Reposition a Color Key on a Gradient Fill
          • To Change the Color of a Color Key in Gradient Fill
          • To Delete Color Keys from a Gradient Fill
          • To Turn Fill On or Off in a View in One or More Views
          • To Turn Fill On or Off in All Open Views
        • Class
        • Element Transparency
          • To Set the Active Element Transparency
          • To Modify the Element Transparency
        • Element Priority
          • To Set the Active Element Priority
          • To Modify the Element Priority
        • Element Template
          • To Set the Active Element Template
          • To Associate or Lock an Active Element Template before Placing an Element
        • Matching the Active Attribute Settings to Element Attributes
          • To Change an Active Attribute Setting to Match the Corresponding Attribute of an Existing Element
          • To Change the General Active Element Attribute Settings to Match the Attributes of an Existing Element
          • Using Matching Tools
            • Match All Element Settings
              • To Match an Element's Attributes
              • To Match an Element's Attributes With Key-in
            • Match Element Attributes
              • To Match an Element's Level and Symbology Attributes (Those That Are On in the Tool Settings Window)
              • To Match an Element's Level and Symbology Attributes
              • To Match an Element's Level and Symbology Attributes Using AccuSnap
              • To Match Individual Element Attributes
              • To Match Individual Element Attributes Using AccuSnap
    • Base Geometry
      • Base Geometry Toolbox
      • Points Toolbox
        • Place Active Point
          • To Place the Active Point
        • Construct Points Between Data Points
          • To Construct Active Points Between Data Points
        • Project Active Point Onto Element
          • To Project the Active Point onto an Element
        • Construct Active Point at Intersection
          • To Construct an Active Point at an Intersection
        • Construct Points Along Element
          • To Construct Active Points Along an Element
        • Construct Active Point at Distance Along Element
          • To Construct the Active Point at a Distance Along an Element
      • PLACE POINT STRING <CONTINUOUS | DISJOINT>
        • To Place a Continuous Point String
        • To Place a Disjoint Point String
      • Linear Elements Toolbox
        • Place SmartLine
          • To Place a Chain of Connected Line Segments and Arc Segments
        • Place Line
          • To Place a Line
        • Place Stream Line String
          • To Place a Stream Line String
        • Place Freehand Sketch
          • To Place a Freehand Line
        • Place Point or Stream Curve
          • To Place a Point Curve
          • To Place a Stream Curve
        • Construct Angle Bisector
          • To Construct an Angle Bisector
        • Construct Minimum Distance Line
          • To Construct a Minimum Distance Line
        • Construct Line at Active Angle
          • To Construct a Line That Intersects a Line Segment at the Active Angle
      • Polygons Toolbox
        • Place Block
          • To Place a Rectangular Shape
        • Place Shape
          • To Place a Polygonal Shape
        • Place Orthogonal Shape
          • To Place an Orthogonal Shape
        • Place Regular Polygon
          • To Place a Regular Polygon with the Radius Keyed In
          • To Place a Polygon with the Radius Defined Graphically
          • To Place a Polygon by Defining an Edge
      • Arcs Toolbox
        • Place Arc
          • To Place an Arc by Its Center
          • To Place an Unconstrained Arc by Three Points
        • Place Half Ellipse
          • To Place a Half Ellipse
        • Place Quarter Ellipse
          • To Place a Quarter Ellipse
        • Modify Arc Radius
          • To Modify an Arc's Radius
          • To Modify an Arc's Radius without Changing the Center or Sweep Angle
        • Modify Arc Angle
          • To Modify an Arc's Sweep Angle
        • Modify Arc Axis
          • To Modify an Arc's Axis
      • Ellipses Toolbox
        • Place Circle
          • To Place a Circle by Its Center
          • To Place a Circle by Defining Three Points on It's Circumference
          • To Place a Circle by Its Diameter
        • Place Ellipse
          • To Place an Ellipse by Center and Edge
          • To Place an Ellipse by Edge Points
          • To Place an Ellipse by End Points
    • 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 Curves
      • Point Curves
      • B-spline Curves
        • Methods by Which a Curve Is Calculated
          • Least Squares by Tolerance
          • Least Squares by Number
          • Catmull-Rom
        • B-spline Curve Settings
          • B-spline Curve Order
          • B-spline Curve Closure
          • 3D and B-splines Dialog
        • Special-Purpose 2D B-spline Tools
      • Composite Curves
      • Creating Any Conceivable Curve
        • To Place a Predefined Curve
        • To Select Another Curve from the Resource
        • To Edit Values in the Equation That Defines a Curve
        • To Define a Curve's Formula
        • Sample Curve Formulas
        • Function Format for Curves
        • Deriving a Curve from an Existing Curve
      • Curves Toolbox
      • Create Curves Toolbox
        • B-spline by Points
          • To Place a B-spline Curve by Entering Data Points
          • To Construct a B-spline Curve by Selecting an Element
        • B-spline by Tangents
          • To Create a B-spline Curve that Passes Through a Set of Data Points with Interactively Specified Tangent Directions
          • To Create a B-spline Curve that Passes Through the Vertices of Existing Elements and Whose Tangent Directions Correspond to the Elements' Directions
        • Composite Curve
          • To Place a Composite Curve
        • Interpolation by Arcs
          • To Place an Arc Interpolation by Entering Data Points
          • To Construct an Arc Interpolation by Selecting an Element
        • Conic Curve
          • To Place a Conic Section
        • Spiral Curve
          • To Place a Spiral
        • Helix Curve
          • To Place a Helix
    • Using Multi-Lines
      • Defining Multi-Lines
        • To Define a Multi-Line
        • To Add a New Profile to a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Copy a Profile of a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Delete a Profile from a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Adjust a Component Line's Offset
        • To Give a Component Line Attributes That Override the Active Element Attributes
        • To Add Color Fill to a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Delete a Component Line from a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Define a Start Cap for a Multi-Line
        • To Define an End Cap for a Multi-Line
        • To Define Multi-Line Joints
      • Multi-Lines Toolbox
        • Place Multi-line
          • To Place a Multi-Line
        • Match Multi-line Definition
          • To Match the Active Multi-Line Definition
        • Change Multi-line
          • To Change a Multi-Line to the Active Multi-Line Definition
        • Drop Multi-line
          • To Convert a Multi-Line to Its Components
          • To Drop Multi-Line Elements in the Fence Contents
        • 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
          • To Place Content from a Web Page as a Cell
        • Web-Drop Settings Dialog
        • Place Active Cell Matrix
          • To Place a Matrix of the Active Cell
        • Select and Place Cell
          • To Select and Place a Cell
        • Define Cell Origin
          • To Define a Cell Origin
        • Identify Cell
          • To Display a Cell's Name and Level
        • Place Active Line Terminator
          • To Place the Active Line Terminator
        • Replace Cells
          • Replacing Parametric Cells
          • To Update Cells from the Active Cell Library
          • To Replace Cells Individually or Globally
          • To Replace Individual or Multiple Cells Inside a Fence
          • To Individually Replace Cells Containing User Data
          • To Replace Cells from the System Command Line
        • Place Cell Index
          • To Create and Place a Cell Index
        • ANNOTATIONSCALE
          • To Select All Elements That Use Annotation Scale
      • Cell Library Dialog
        • Create Cell Dialog
        • Update Parametric Cell
          • To Update a Parametric Cell in a DGN with a Newer Version Having Updated Item Type and Parametric Information
          • To Place a Parametric Cell Containing Updated Versions of the Current Item Type Libraries in a DGN
        • Extract Cell Model
      • 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
        • Placing Patterns in the Design
        • Associative Patterns
        • Snappable Patterns
        • Excluding Areas Inside a Patterned Area from Patterning
        • Patterning Disjointed Regions
        • Cells Used for Patterning
          • Pattern Cells Supplied with the Product
          • Guidelines for Creating Pattern Cells
      • Patterning Toolbox
        • Hatch Area
          • To Hatch the Area Inside a Closed Element
          • To Hatch the Area Between Multi-Line Components
          • To Hatch a Fenced Area
          • To Hatch the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
          • To Hatch the Difference Between Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Enclosed by Bounding Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Containing Nested Elements Within the Bounding Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Bounded by Intersecting Segments of Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Defined by Data Points
        • Crosshatch Area
        • Pattern Area
          • To Pattern the Area Inside a Closed Element Using a Cell
          • To Pattern the Area Inside a Closed Element Using a Pattern from a PAT File
          • To Pattern the Area Between Multi-Line Components
          • To Pattern a Fenced Area
          • To Pattern the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
          • To Pattern the Difference Between Elements
          • To Pattern an Area Enclosed by Bounding Elements
          • To Pattern an Area Defined by Data Points
          • To Replace a Pattern Applied to an Area
          • To Modify the Settings for a Pattern Applied to an Area
        • Linear Pattern
          • To Pattern a Linear Element
        • Show Pattern Attributes
          • To Display the Angle and Scale of a Pattern Element
        • Match Pattern Attributes
          • To Match the Active Pattern Settings to Those of an Existing Pattern Element
        • Change Pattern
          • To Change an Existing Pattern to the Current Settings
        • Drop Associative Pattern
          • To Drop an Associative Pattern or Hatching
        • Delete Pattern
          • To Delete Patterning
    • Drawing Aids
      • Measure Toolbox
        • Measure Distance
          • To Measure the Linear Distance Between Two Data Points
          • To Measure the Distance Along an Element
          • To Measure Perpendicular Distance from an Element
          • To Measure Perpendicular Distance from a Segment of an Element
          • To Measure the Minimum Distance Between Elements
          • To Measure the Maximum Distance Between Elements
          • To Measure the Minimum Distance to a Surface (3D Only)
          • To Measure Elements in a Reference Considering the Reference Scale
        • Measure Radius
          • To Measure an Element's Radius
        • Measure Angle Between Lines
          • To Measure the Angle Between Two Lines
        • Measure Length
          • To Measure the Length of an Element(s)
        • Measure Area
          • To Measure the Area and Perimeter of One Element
          • To Measure the Area Defined by a Fence
          • To Measure the Area of the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
          • To Measure the Area of the Difference Between Elements
          • To Measure the Area of Touching Elements or Whose Endpoints Are Within the Maximum Gap
          • To Measure an Area Defined by Data Points
        • Measure Volume
          • To Measure Volume
      • Mass Properties Window
        • Mass Properties Window, Basic Properties
      • Locks
        • Lock
        • Unlock
      • Locks Toolbox
      • Locks Dialog
        • Locks Dialog, Snap Section
        • Locks Dialog, Axis Section
        • Locks Dialog, Unit Section
        • Locks Dialog, Isometric Section
      • Using Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
        • Controlling the Display of the ACS Triad
          • To Turn On or Off the Display of the ACS Triad in One or More Views
          • To Turn On or Off the Display of the ACS Triad in All Open Views
        • Activating Auxiliary Coordinate Systems (Without Using AccuDraw)
          • To Define an ACS in a 2D Model by Typing the Origin
          • To Make a Previously Defined ACS the Active ACS
          • To Define an ACS by Data Points in a 2D Model
        • Importing Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
          • To Import an ACS
      • ACS Toolbox
        • Define ACS by Element
          • To Define an ACS by an Element
        • Define ACS by Points
          • To Define an ACS with Data Points
        • Define ACS by View
          • To Define an ACS That is Aligned with a View
        • Define ACS by Reference
          • To Define an ACS That is Aligned with a Reference
        • Rotate ACS
          • To Rotate the Active ACS
        • Move ACS
          • To Move the Active ACS
        • Apply ACS to Selected View
          • To Apply an ACS to a Selected View
        • Select ACS
          • To Select and Attach an ACS
      • Setting the Active Point
        • To Designate a Zero-Length Line as the Active Point
        • To Designate a Character as the Active Point
        • To Designate a Cell as the Active Point
      • Digitizing
        • Setting Up to Digitize
        • Digitizing Tablet Partitioning
          • To Change the Default Digitizing and Screen Partitions on the Tablet Surface
        • Placing Monument Points
          • To Place Monument Points That Associate Points on the Hard Copy With Points in the Design Plane
        • Tools for Digitizing
        • Panning While Digitizing
        • Digitizing Dialog
  • Working with Existing Elements
    • Identifying Elements
    • Selecting Elements
      • Selecting Multiple Elements
      • Selecting Elements Based on Attributes
        • Select By Attributes Dialog
        • Select By Properties Dialog
        • Select By Save Sets Dialog
      • The Element Selection Tool and the Reset Pop-up Menu
      • Using Handles
        • To Move Elements with the Element Selection Tool
        • To Copy Elements with the Element Selection Tool
        • To Modify a Selected Element (Default Mode)
        • To Modify a Selected Element (Alternative Mode)
        • Tool Widgets
      • Bring to Front
      • Selection Toolbox
      • Select All
      • Select None
    • Using a Fence
      • Fence Properties
      • Placing a Fence
        • To Remove a Fence if It Is Already Displayed
      • Named Boundaries from Fences
      • Specifying Which Elements Are in the Fence Contents
        • To Manipulate the Fence Contents
        • Manipulations on Many Elements
      • Optimized Fence Clipping
        • To Create an Associative Hole Inside an Element Using Optimized Fence Clipping
      • Special Fence Manipulations
      • 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
          • To Create a Named Boundary from Active Fence
          • To Make a Named Boundary the Active Fence
        • Modify Fence
          • To Move a Fence Without Replacing It
          • To Modify a Vertex of a Fence Orthogonally
          • To Modify a Vertex of a Fence by a Single Vertex
        • Manipulate Fence Contents
        • Delete Fence Contents
          • To Delete Fence Contents
        • Drop Fence Contents
          • To Drop the Complex Status of the Fence Contents
        • Copy/Move Fence Contents to New File
          • To Copy the Fence Contents to a New File
          • To Move the Fence Contents to a New File
      • FENCE SELECTION
        • To Select Elements Inside the Fence
        • To Add Elements in New Fence to the Selected Elements
        • To Deselect Elements in the Fence
      • FENCE FILE (FF=)
        • Using a Key-in to Copy the Contents of a Fence to a New DGN File
      • FENCE SEPARATE (SF=)
        • Using a Key-in to Move the Contents of a Fence to a New DGN File
    • Changing Elements
      • Manipulate Toolbox
        • Copy Element
          • To Copy an Element(s)
        • Move Element
          • To Move an Element
          • To Move One or More Selected Elements
          • To Move the Fence Contents
        • Scale
          • To Scale an Element(s) by the Active Scale Factors
          • To Scale an Element(s) Graphically
          • To Scale Elements, in a Fence, About Their Centers (by a Scale Factor)
        • Rotate
          • To Rotate an Element(s)
          • To Rotate an Element by the Active Angle About Its Center
          • To Rotate a Group of Elements by the Active Angle About Their Centers
        • Mirror
          • To Mirror an Element(s)
        • Construct Array
          • To Create a Rectangular Array
          • To Create a Polar Array
          • To Create an Array Along a Path
        • Align Edges
          • To Align Elements to Another Element
        • Stretch Element
          • To Stretch Segments of Elements That Overlap a Fence
          • To Stretch Segments of Elements That Overlap an Existing Fence
        • Move/Copy Parallel
          • To Move or Copy an Element Parallel to the Original
          • To Move or Copy an Element, Parallel to the Original, by a Graphically Defined Distance
          • To Copy a Segment of an Element
          • To Copy the Portion of an Element
        • Move to Contact
          • To Move an Element to Contact an Existing Element
          • To Move Multiple Elements to Contact an Existing Element(s)
        • Set Element Elevation
          • To Set Element Elevation
      • Modify Toolbox
        • Modify Element
          • To Modify an Element
          • To Modify the Endpoint of a Line
          • To Modify a Circle
          • To Modify an Ellipse
          • To Modify the Sweep Angle of an Arc
          • To Modify the Radius of an Arc Without Changing Its Center Point
          • To Modify the Radius of an Arc Without Changing Its Endpoints
          • To Modify a Vertex of a Multi-Segment Element
          • To Modify a Linear Segment of a Multi-Segment Element
          • To Modify an Arc Segment of a Multi-Segment Element
          • To Move a Linear Segment Parallel to Itself
          • To Modify the Vertex of Orthogonal Segments
          • To Change a Vertex Type
        • Break Element
          • To Delete Part of an Element
          • To Break an Element at a Defined Point
          • To Break an Element by Dragging a Line
          • To Break an Element by Another Element
        • Extend
          • To Extend or Shorten a Line by Entering a Data Point
        • Trim to Intersection
          • To Extend or Shorten Two Elements to Their Intersection
        • Trim to Element
          • To Extend or Shorten an Element from Its Segment to Its Intersection with Another Element
          • To Extend or Shorten an Element to Its Intersection with Another Element (Cutting Element Selected First)
          • To Extend or Shorten Overlapping Element to Its Intersection with Another Element
          • To Extend or Shorten Multiple Elements to Their Intersection with Another Element
        • Trim Multiple
          • To Trim and/or Extend One or More Elements
        • Insert Vertex
          • To Insert a Vertex in a Line, Line String, Multi-Line, Shape, or B-spline Control Polygon
          • To Attach a Line Segment to an Endpoint of a Line or Line String
          • To Add a Control Point to a Curve
          • To Add a Control Point to a Curve and Maintain the Shape
        • Delete Vertex
          • To Delete a Vertex or an Extension Line
      • Fillets Toolbox
        • Construct Circular Fillet
          • To Construct a Circular Fillet
        • Construct Parabolic Fillet
          • To Construct a Parabolic Fillet
        • Construct Chamfer
          • To Construct a Chamfer
      • Drop Toolbox
        • Drop Element
          • To Break Up an Element into Its Components
        • Drop Complex Status
          • To Break Up a Complex Element into Its Components
        • Drop Line String/Shape Status
          • To Convert a Line String or Shape to Individual Line Elements
        • Drop Association
          • To Discontinue an Association
          • To Discontinue All Association Points on an Element(s)
          • To Discontinue All Associations in a Fence Contents
      • Properties Toolbox
      • Change Attributes Toolbox
        • Change Element Attributes
          • To Change an Element's Attributes (Those That Are Set to On)
          • To Match the Active Attributes to an Element and Use These Settings to Change the Attributes of Other Elements
          • To Change the Attributes of One Element to Match Those of Another, Without Affecting the Active Attributes
        • Change Element to Active Area
          • To Change an Element to the Active Area
        • Change Element Fill
          • To Change an Element to the Active Fill Type
      • Custom Line Styles Toolbox
        • Modify Line Style Attributes
          • To Modify a Line Style Attribute by Typing a Value
          • To Modify a Line Style Attribute Graphically
        • Drop Line Style
          • To Drop an Element with a Custom Line Style
      • CHANGE LINESTYLE SCALE
        • To Scale an Element's (Custom) Line Style by a Specific Factor
        • To Scale the (Custom) Line Style of Elements Contained in a Fence by a Specific Factor
      • Changing the Level of an Element
        • To Change an Element's Level Using the Active Level Drop-Down Menu
        • To Change an Element's Level with the Change Element Attributes Tool
        • To Move Elements from One Level to Another Level Using a Key-in
        • To Copy Elements from One Level to Another Level Using a Key-in
        • To Select All Elements on a Level Using a Key-in
        • To Delete All Elements on a Level Using a Key-in
        • To Purge All Elements on a Level Using a Key-In
      • Changing an Element's Template Association
        • Determining an Element's Template Association
        • Associating an Element with a Template
        • Associating an Element with a Different Template
      • Updating Elements from a Template
        • Updating Elements While Updating a Template Created in the Open DGN File
        • Updating All Elements Associated with a DGN Library Template
        • Updating Selected Elements Associated with a Local Template
        • Modify Curves Toolbox
          • Rebuild Curve
            • To Rebuild a B-spline Curve
          • Extend Curve
            • To Extend an Element
          • Change Curve Direction
            • To Reverse an Element's Direction
          • Blend Curve
            • To Construct a Blend Between Two Elements
          • Flatten Curve
            • To Flatten or Project an Element
      • Modify B-spline Curves Toolbox
        • Edit Control Points
          • To Change the Number of Control Points in a B-spline Curve
        • Change Curve Order
          • To Change the Order of a B-spline Curve
        • Change Curve Closure
          • To Change the Closure Setting for a B-spline Curve
        • Edit Weights
          • To Edit the Weight of a B-spline Control Point
        • Edit Kinks
          • To Insert a Kink Point in a B-spline Curve
          • To Remove an Existing Kink Point from a B-spline Curve
        • Edit Knots
          • To Insert a Knot Point in a B-spline Curve
          • To Remove an Existing Knot Point from a B-spline Curve
        • Edit Nodes
          • To Insert a Node Point in a B-spline Curve
          • To Move a Node Point in a B-spline Curve
        • Fair Curvature
          • To Minimize the Curvature of a B-spline Curve
        • Curve Handlebar
          • To Modify a B-spline Curve Using Handlebar Editing
        • Split Curve
          • To Split a B-spline Curve By Numbers
          • To Split a B-spline Curve At Kink Points
          • To Split a Curve into Its Beziers
          • To Split a B-spline Curve By Parameter
      • Curve Utilities Toolbox
        • Convert to B-spline Curve
          • To Convert an Element to a B-spline
        • Facet Curve
          • To Facet a B-spline Curve
        • Extract Points from Curve
          • To Evaluate a B-spline Curve
        • Curve by Formula
          • To Place a B-spline Curve Defined by Equations
          • To Place a Line String Defined by Equations
          • To Construct a Curve Defined by Equations and Another Curve
          • To Construct a Line String Defined by Equations and Another Curve
        • Curve by Formula Dialog
        • Match Curve Settings
          • To Match the Active Curve Settings
      • Specialized Manipulation and Modification Tools
        • To Use Specialized Tools
      • Putting Group Holes in Planar Solid Elements
    • Grouping Elements
      • Using Complex Chains and Complex Shapes
      • Using Groups
        • To Create a Group
        • To Break Up a Group
      • Using Graphic Groups
        • To Manipulate or Modify a Graphic Group
        • To Manipulate or Modify One or More Member Elements of a Graphic Group
      • Using Named Groups
        • To Create a Named Group with the Add to Graphic Group Tool
        • To Create a Named Group from the Named Groups Dialog
        • To Create Named Groups for Lights
        • To Add Elements to an Existing Named Group with the Element Selection Tool
        • To Add Selected Elements to an Existing Named Group with the Add to Graphic Group Tool
        • To Add Elements Individually to an Existing Named Group with the Add to Graphic Group Tool
        • To Add Selected Elements to an Existing Named Group from the Named Groups Dialog
        • To Add Elements Individually to an Existing Named Group from the Named Groups Dialog
        • Creating Named Group Hierarchies
          • To Create a Hierarchy
          • Using the Drag-and-Drop Technique to Create a Hierarchy
          • To Remove Named Groups from a Parent Group
        • Quicksets
          • To Create a Quickset from the View Control Pop-up Menu
          • To Recall a Quickset from the View Control Pop-up Menu
          • To Create a Quickset with a Keyboard Shortcut
          • To Recall a Quickset with a Keyboard Shortcut
        • Named Groups Dialog
        • Create Link on Named Group Dialog
      • Using Displaysets
        • To Create a Displayset from Selected Elements
        • To Add Elements to a Displayset
        • To Remove Elements from a Displayset
        • To Clear a Displayset to Show All Elements
        • To Select a Named Group or Hierarchy as the Displayset
      • Groups Toolbox
      • Create Complex Chain
        • To Create a Complex Chain Manually
        • To Create a Complex Chain Automatically
      • Create Complex Shape
        • To Create a Complex Shape Manually
        • To Create a Complex Shape Automatically
      • Create Region
        • To Construct a Complex Shape from the Intersection or Union of Elements
        • To Construct a Complex Shape from the Difference Between Elements
        • To Construct a Complex Shape by Flood
      • Add to Graphic Group
        • To Create a Named Group
        • To Add Elements to a Named Group
        • To Create a Graphic Group or Add Elements to a Graphic Group
        • Using a Selection Set to Add Elements to a Graphic Group
      • Create Named Group Dialog
      • Drop from Graphic Group
        • To Remove an Element(s) From a Graphic Group
        • To Use a Selection Set to Remove Elements From a Graphic Group
        • To Break Up an Entire Graphic Group
      • Group Holes
        • To Group a Solid and a Hole(s)
      • Associating Elements
        • Elements That Can Be Associated with Other Elements
        • Associating Cells
          • To Associate a Shared Cell with Another Element
        • Associating Multi-Lines
          • To Associate a Multi-Line with Another Element
      • Group
      • Ungroup
    • 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
    • Attaching References
      • To Attach a Single Reference
      • To Attach a Model Reference from the Models Dialog
      • To Attach a Model Reference from the Explorer Dialog
      • To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Saved Views Dialog
      • To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Explorer Dialog
      • Attaching References with Recommended Settings
        • To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
        • To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using the Attach Reference Dialog
        • To Attach a Saved View Reference with Recommended Settings
      • Attaching References Coincident to the Active Model
        • To Attach a Reference Coincident
        • To Attach Multiple References from a Single Directory
        • To Attach Multiple References from Multiple Folders
        • To Attach References Interactively by Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
        • To Attach a Model as a Coincident Reference Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
        • To Attach the Active Model to Itself as a Reference (Self-Reference)
      • Attaching References Using Views and Named Boundaries
        • To Attach a Reference by Using Standard Views
        • To Attach a Reference by Using a Named Boundary
        • To Attach a Reference by Using a Saved View
      • Making Portable Reference Attachments
        • To Attach a Model as a Reference Residing in a Directory Specified by a Configuration Variable
      • Locating Attachments
      • Locating Lost Attachments
        • To Update a Reference When MicroStation Cannot Locate the File
      • Attaching Remote References
        • To Attach a Remote Reference
    • 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
    • Working with Attached References
      • Clipping References
        • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Fence
        • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Named Fence
        • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using an Element
        • To Mask a Reference
        • To Selectively Delete Reference Clipping
        • To Define a Reference Front Clipping Plane (3D Only)
        • To Define a Reference Back Clipping Plane (3D Only)
        • Modifying Reference Clip Boundaries and Masks
          • To Adjust a Single Vertex of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
          • To Adjust Multiple Vertices of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
      • Manipulating References
        • Using Standard Tools to Manipulate References
        • Using the Reference Tools to Manipulate References
          • To Move a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Move a Reference by Using a Fence
          • To Copy Elements from a Reference to the Active DGN File
          • To Copy References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Copy References by Using a Fence
          • To Scale References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Scale References Selected by Using a Fence
          • To Rotate References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Rotate References by Using a Fence
          • To Mirror References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Mirror References by Using a Fence
          • To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Horizontal or Vertical Line
          • To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Specified Line
        • Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
          • To Enable Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
        • Temporarily Activating a Reference for In-Place Editing
          • To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing by Selecting an Element in the Reference
          • To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing from the References Dialog List
          • To Deactivate a Reference and Release Its Lock
          • To Deactivate a Reference Without Releasing Its Lock
          • To Release the Lock on a Deactivated Reference
        • Manipulating Elements in a Cached Reference
          • To Hide Elements in a Cached Reference
          • To Copy and Manipulate Elements in a Cached Reference
        • Exchanging to a Reference
          • To Exchange to a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Exchange to a Reference by Selecting a Referenced Element
          • To Exchange to a Reference from a Key-in by Using the References Dialog
          • To Exchange to a Reference Selected Graphically
          • To Exchange to a Reference by Using a Key-in
      • Setting Reference Presentation
        • To Set Presentation Options for a Reference
      • Reloading References
        • To Reload a Reference
        • To Reload All Attached References
        • To Update Reference Elements in a View
      • Detaching References
        • To Detach References
        • To Detach All References
      • Controlling Reference Settings
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of a Reference
        • To Disable Reference Level Property Changes from Remaining in Effect Across Sessions
        • To Turn On or Off Snapping to Elements in a Reference
        • To Control Whether Elements in a Reference Can Be Identified (for Construction)
        • To Change a Reference's Logical Name or Description
        • Adjusting Reference Colors
          • To Dim All Elements in a Reference
          • To Make All Elements in a Reference the Same Color
        • Reference Transparency
          • To Set Reference Transparency from the Transparency Dialog
          • To Set Reference Transparency from the Adjust Colors Dialog
        • Reference (Display) Priority for 2D References
          • To Set the (Display) Priority for References in a 2D Model
      • Identifying References
        • To Identify a Reference
      • Working with Nested References
        • Modifying Attributes of Nested References
        • Adjusting Nested References Colors
        • Controlling the Reference Color Table
      • Merging References into the Active Model
        • To Merge the Active Model and Attached References
      • References Tools for Drawing Creation
      • Reference Toolbox
      • Attach Reference
      • Set Reference Clip Boundary
      • Set Reference Clip Mask
      • Delete Reference Clip
      • Set Reference Back Clip Plane
      • Set Reference Front Clip Plane
      • Reload Reference
      • Move Reference
      • Copy References
      • Scale References
      • Rotate Reference
      • Mirror Reference
      • Copy Reference By Folding
      • Set Reference Presentation
      • Hidden Line Settings Dialog
        • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, General Tab
        • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Hidden Tab
        • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Visible Tab
      • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog
        • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, General Tab
        • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, Symbology Tab
      • Detach Reference
      • REFERENCE UPDATE
      • References Key-ins
        • References Key-in Format
        • Reference Settings Key-ins
        • Visible Edges Display Key-ins
        • Miscellaneous References Key-ins
        • Reinstating Level Display On and Off Settings After Switching References Outside the Product
    • Reference Configuration Variables
    • Raster Manager Overview
      • Using Raster Manager
        • Raster Manager Dialog
          • Attach Raster Reference Dialog
          • Save Raster As Dialog
          • Raster Convert Dialog
          • Raster Save As Settings Dialog
          • Cache Manager Dialog
          • Image Server Settings Dialog
          • WMS Map Editor Dialog
            • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
            • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
              • Select Coordinate System Dialog
            • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
            • Servers Manager Dialog
          • WMTS Attachments (Web Map Tile Service)
            • WMTS Map Editor Dialog (Web Map Tile Service)
              • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
              • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
              • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
              • Servers Manager Dialog
          • Layer Display Dialog
        • To Show or Hide a Field in the Raster Manager Dialog
      • Printing Raster Images
      • Batch Raster File Conversion
        • Syntax for MSBatch Raster File Conversion
      • Supported Output File Formats
    • Raster Manager Tools
      • Raster Toolbox
      • Raster Display Toolbox
      • Bring to Front
        • To Bring a Raster Image to the Front of the Display
        • To Bring a Raster Image Forward One Position in the Display
      • Send to Back
        • To Send a Raster Image to the Back of the Display
        • To Send a Raster Image Back One Position in the Display
      • 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
      • Contrast/Brightness
        • To Adjust the Contrast/Brightness Display of an Attached Raster File
      • Raster Control Toolbox
      • Attach
        • To Attach a Raster Reference
      • Raster Selection
        • To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
      • Transform Raster
        • To Move an Image
        • To Scale an Image
        • To Rotate an Image
      • Move Raster
        • To Move a Raster
      • Scale Raster
        • To Scale an Image Using Active Scale
        • To Scale an Image Using 3 Points Scale
      • Rotate Raster
        • To Rotate an Image to a Specified Angle
      • Mirror Raster
        • To Mirror an Image Using the Mirror Tool
        • To Reverse an Image Using a Mirror Creating a New Output Image
      • Raster Warp
        • To Warp a Raster Reference
      • Clip
        • To Crop a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
        • To Crop a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
        • To Crop a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
        • To Mask an Area of a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
        • To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
        • To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
      • Modify Clip
        • To Modify a Clipping Polygon
      • Unclip
        • To Delete All Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
        • To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
    • Managing Raster Image Files
      • Raster Image Display
        • Attaching Raster Files
          • To Attach a Raster Reference Based on the Image's Own Positioning Information
          • To Attach a Raster Reference Interactively
        • Selecting Raster Files to Modify or Manipulate
          • To Select One Image in a View
          • To Select Additional Images in a View
          • To Select One Raster Image from the List
          • To Select Additional Raster Images from the List
          • To Select Several Consecutive Raster Images from the List
          • To Deselect Images
          • To Deselect All Images in a View
          • To Deselect All Raster Files from the List
        • Detaching Raster Files
          • To Detach Selected Raster Files
          • To Detach All Raster References
        • Image Server
          • To Set a New Image Server
          • To Attach a File from a Server
        • WMS Attachments
          • To Create a New WMS Attachment
          • To Attach an Existing WMS
        • ECWP Image Server
          • To Attach a File from an ECWP Image Server
        • Bing Maps
          • To Attach Bing Maps
      • Raster Attachment Options Dialog
      • Default Raster Attachment Options Dialog
      • Supported Image Input File Formats
        • Image Formats Supported in Read-Only Mode
      • Controlling the Display of Images in Views
        • To Change the Views in Which an Image Is Displayed
        • Changing the Display Order of Raster Image Files
          • Using the Raster Manager Dialog’s Menus
            • To Bring One or More Images to the Front in the List
            • To Send One or More Images to the Back in the List
            • To Bring One or More Images Forward One Place in the List
            • To Send One or More Images Backward One Place in the List
            • To Change the Display Order in the List Interactively
          • Using the Raster Group of the Attach Tab in the Drawing Workflow
            • To Bring One Image to the Front of the Display in a View
            • To Bring Several Images to the Front of the Display in a View
            • To Send One Image to the Back of the Display in a View
            • To Send Several Images to the Back of the Display in a View
      • Fitting Images to a View
        • To Fit a Single Image to a View
        • To Fit All Images to a View
      • Displaying an Image at Full Resolution
        • To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution with the Actual Resolution (1:1) Tool
        • To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution from the Raster Manager Dialog
      • Changing the Display Characteristics of Raster Images
        • To Change the Contrast or Brightness of an Image
        • To Change the Display Gamma Setting for an Image(s)
      • Raster Images and DWG Workmode
        • Raster Manager and DWG Workmode
        • General Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
        • File-type Dependant Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
        • Supported Raster Image File Types in DWG Workmode
        • Troubleshooting Rasters and DWG Workmode
      • Raster Manager and Binary Workmode
      • Enhanced Dynamic Rubber Bands
    • Modifying Raster File Attachments
      • Clipping Raster Image Files
        • To Crop an Image Interactively
        • To Crop an Image Using an Existing Fence or Closed Element
        • To Mask Part of an Image Interactively
        • Modifying Clipping Polygons
          • To Modify a Raster Clipping Polygon
        • Deleting Clipping Polygons
          • To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
      • Moving, Warping, and Resizing Image Files
        • Using the Transform Tool
          • To Rotate an Image Interactively
          • To Scale an Image Interactively
          • To Move an Image Interactively
        • Using the Warp Tool
          • To Match an Image Feature to a Design File Element
      • Image Draping
        • Draping and Rendering
        • 3D Surfaces and Raster Manager
        • Integration with Rendered Objects
        • Draping Supported in Some Products
        • Associating an Image to a 3D Surface
          • Overview of a Draping Process
      • Reprojecting Images
        • Reprojection Workflow
          • Rasters Attached in a Model in a Reference
          • Rasters Attached in the Master Model
        • Changing the Geographic Coordinate System of the DGN
        • Copy and Paste a Raster (including Merge to Master)
        • Applying a GCS to a Raster (Resampling)
        • Editing Tools and Reprojected Rasters
    • Raster Configuration Variables
    • Using Point Clouds
      • Point Cloud Toolbox
        • Point Clouds Dialog
        • Convert Dialog
      • Attaching Point Cloud Data
        • Attach Point Cloud
          • To Attach a Point Cloud
          • To Convert a Point Cloud File
          • To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to a Single POD File
          • To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to Individual POD Files
        • Detach Point Cloud
          • To Detach a Point Cloud
          • To Detach a Point Cloud from the Point Clouds Dialog
      • Modifying Point Cloud Data
        • Clip Point Cloud
          • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud Using a Block
          • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Boundary
          • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Mask
        • Delete Point Cloud Clip
          • To Delete a Clip from a Point Cloud
      • Displaying the Point Cloud Data
        • Point Cloud Styles
        • 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 Change the Size of the Points in a Point Cloud
        • To Measure Distance in a Point Cloud
      • Referencing a Point Cloud
      • Printing a Point Cloud
        • To Print a Point Cloud
    • Reality Mesh Files Support
      • Attach Reality Mesh
        • To Attach a Reality Mesh
        • Scalable Mesh File Support
        • ProjectWise ContextShare Browser
          • ProjectWise ContextShare Dialog
      • Remove Reality Mesh Clipping
      • Reality Mesh Attachments Dialog
      • Reality Model Classification
        • Working with Reality Model Classifiers
        • 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
        • Active Depth
        • Standard Views
        • View Coordinates
        • Perspective Projection
        • Using the Grid in 3D
      • 3D Elements
        • Open 3D Elements
        • 3D Primitives
        • Parametric Solids and Surfaces
        • Free-Form (NURBS) Surfaces
      • Settings That Affect Solids and Surfaces
        • Display of Solids and Surfaces
          • To Change the Default Display of Solids and Surfaces
        • Locate Interiors
          • To Change the Method of Selecting Surfaces
        • Use Optimized Fence Clipping
      • Visible Edges DGN Files
        • To Export a Visible Edges DGN File
        • To Export Multiple Visible Edges DGN Files
        • Input Command File
        • Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables
        • Export Visible Edges Dialog
          • Export Visible Edges Dialog, General Tab
          • Export Visible Edges Dialog, Symbology Tab
      • DWG Workmode and 3D
    • Drawing in 3D
      • Placing Elements in 3D
        • Specifying Whether an Element Encloses Volume
          • To Change an Element from a Surface to a Solid
      • 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
        • Identifying Existing Elements
        • Using a Fence in 3D
      • 3D Printing
      • Parametric Components Dialog
        • Parametric Components Dialog, Named Presentation Tab
          • To Add an Element to a Named Presentation
          • To Remove an Element from a Named Presentation
          • Standard Workflow for Using Named Presentations
        • Parametric Components Dialog, Placement Points Tab
          • To Add a Placement Point to an Element
          • To Remove a Placement Point from an Element
        • Parametric Components Dialog, Perforators Tab
          • To Define a Perforator
          • To Remove Perforator Properties of an Element
          • To Place a Perforator in a Design
          • Standard Workflow for Using Perforators
    • 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 Edge Curves
          • To Construct a Surface by Edges
        • Surface by Corner Points
          • To Construct a B-spline Surface by Defining Its Four Corner Points
        • B-spline Surface by Points
          • To Place a Free-Form Surface with Data Points
          • To Construct a Free-Form Surface Based on an Element's Vertices
        • 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 Extrusion Along Path - Circular Profile
            • To Create a Tubular Surface
        • Swept Surface Along Curves
          • To Sweep Two Section Profiles Along One Trace Curve
          • To Sweep One Section Profile Along Two Trace Curves
          • To Sweep Two Profiles Along Two Trace Curves
        • Surface by Revolution
          • To Create a Surface by Revolution
        • Helical Surface
          • To Interactively Construct a Helical B-spline Surface
        • 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
        • Trim Surfaces
          • To Trim Two Elements to Their Common Intersection
        • Trim Surfaces by Curves
          • To Trim a Surface/Solid by Projecting a Profile
        • Fillet Surfaces
          • To Place a Fillet Between Two Surfaces
          • To Place a Fillet Between Two Surfaces with the Face Only Option
        • Fillet Surfaces along Curves
          • To Construct a Fillet Between Two B-spline Surfaces Along Their Rail Curves
        • Blend Surfaces
          • To Construct a Blend Between Two Surfaces
        • Extend Surface
          • To Extend a Surface
        • Offset Surface
          • To Construct an Offset Surface
        • Merge Surface to Edge
          • To Merge One Surface to the Edge of Another
        • Stitch Surfaces
          • To Stitch Two Surfaces Together
        • Combine Surfaces tool
          • To Combine Two B-spline Surfaces (Sharing a Common Edge)
        • Split Surface
          • To Split a Surface By Points
          • To Split a Surface By Numbers
          • To Split a Surface At Crease Iso Curves
        • Surface Handlebar tool
          • To Modify a Surface Using Handles
        • Twist Surface
          • To Twist a B-spline Surface About an Axis
        • Untrim Surface
          • To Reverse a Surface Boundary
          • To Remove Trimmed Regions
        • Edit Surface Control Points
          • To Edit a B-spline Surface
      • Using Surface Utilities
        • Change Surface Normal
          • To Change a Surface's Normal Direction
        • 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
        • Match Surface Settings
          • To Match the Active Surface Settings
        • Convert to Surface
          • To Convert a Surface to a B-spline Surface
        • Rebuild Surface
          • To Reduce the Number of Poles in a B-spline Surface
        • Extract Points from Surface/Face
          • To Evaluate a B-spline Surface
        • Extract Iso-Curves
          • To Construct a Curve Based on an Iso-Parametric Line from a Surface
          • To Extract Multiple Curves from a Surface
        • Compute Surface Intersections
          • To Construct Points and Surface Normals at the Intersection of a Line with a Solid
        • Show Surface Curvature
          • To Visualize the Curvature of a Surface
        • Unroll Developable Surface
          • To Unroll a Developable Surface
      • Surfaces Toolbox
      • Create Freeform Surfaces Toolbox
      • Create Surfaces Toolbox
      • Primitive Surfaces Toolbox
      • Modify Surfaces Toolbox
      • Modify B-spline Surfaces Toolbox
      • Surface Utilities 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
      • Shrinkwrap Mesh
        • To Create a Shrinkwrap 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
          • To Drag a Mesh
          • To Drag a Mesh Softly
        • Drag Mesh Facets
          • To Drag a Mesh
          • To Drag a Mesh Softly
        • Subdivision Mesh
          • To Subdivide an Existing Mesh Element
        • Change Mesh Normal
          • To Reverse the Direction of Mesh Element Normals
          • To Make the Vertex Order Consistent Around All Facets
          • To Make the Vertex Normal Consistent with the Vertex Order
          • To Hide Facet Edges Whose Angle is Less than Average Normal
        • Delete Mesh Facet
          • To Delete Individual Facets
          • To Delete Facets Using a Block
          • To Delete Facets Using a Line
      • Using Mesh Utilities
        • 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
        • Convert Mesh To Surface
          • To Convert a Mesh to a Surface Automatically
        • Mesh Audit
          • To Audit a Mesh
        • Facet Smoothing
          • To Smooth a Set of Polygons
          • To Unsmooth a Set of Polygons
        • Split Facet
          • To Delete One or More Facets
          • To Delete Unselected Facets
          • To Split a Mesh by Selecting Its Facets
        • Retriangulate
          • To Retriangulate a Mesh
          • To Create Mesh Fragments Within Holes
          • To Add Triangles Within Inlets of Selected Facets
        • Edge Display
          • To Hide Edges of a Mesh Element
      • Meshes Toolbox
      • Create Meshes Toolbox
      • Modify Meshes Toolbox
      • Mesh Utilities Toolbox
      • Boolean Meshes Toolbox
    • Solids Modeling
      • Creating Solids
        • Slab Solid
          • To Place a Slab
        • Cylinder Solid
          • To Place a Cylinder
        • Sphere Solid
          • To Place a Sphere
        • Ellipsoid
          • To Place an Ellipsoid Using Accudraw
        • Cone Solid
          • To Place a Solid Cone
        • Elliptical Cone Solid
          • To Place a Right Elliptical Cone Using AccuDraw
        • Torus Solid
          • To Place a Torus
        • 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
          • Solid By Extrusion Along Path - Circular Profile
            • To Create a Tubular Solid
        • Thicken Surface
          • To Create a Solid by Adding Thickness to a Surface
        • Solid by Revolution
          • To Create a Solid by Revolution
      • Using Solid Utilities
        • Align 3D
          • To Align the Faces of Two Elements Using the Face to Face Method
          • To Align Two Elements Using the Plane to Plane Method
          • To Align a Plane to a Curve
        • Extract Faces/Edges
          • To Extract a Face from a Solid or Surface
        • Convert to Solid
          • To Convert a Surface to a SmartSolid
          • To Convert a Smart Solid to a Parametric Solid
        • Add Entity Size Filter
          • To Remove Parametric Entities/Features by Size
      • Solids Toolbox
      • Primitive Solids Toolbox
      • Create Solids Toolbox
      • Solid Utilities Toolbox
    • Parametric Modeling
      • Introduction to Parametric Modeling
        • Parametric Modeling Types
          • Constraints Based Modeling
          • History Based Modeling
        • Solids Working Area
      • Parametric Modeling Workflows
        • Drawing a Sketch Profile
        • 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 Constraint 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
          • To Create a New Variable while applying a 2D Dimensional Constraint
          • To Create a New Expression while applying a 2D Dimensional Constraint
          • Parallel 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Parallel 3D Constraint
          • Perpendicular 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Perpendicular 3D Constraint
          • Coincident 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Coincident 3D Constraint
          • Tangent 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Tangent 3D Constraint
          • Fixed 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Fixed 3D Constraint
          • Concentric 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Concentric 3D Constraint
          • Dimensional 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Dimensional 3D Constraint
          • 3D Angle Constraint
            • To Apply a 3D Angle 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
          • Manipulate 3D Constrained Geometry
            • To Manipulate a 3D Constrained Geometry
        • Creating Parametric Elements
        • Applying Features to Parametric Elements
          • Cut Solid with Curve
            • To Create a Cut Using an Element Profile
            • To Create a Non-Orthogonal Cut in a Solid
          • Fillet Edges
            • To Fillet an Edge(s) of a Solid or a Projected Surface
          • Chamfer Edges
            • To Chamfer an Edge(s) of a Solid or a Projected Surface
          • Hole
            • To Place a Hole
          • Protrusion
            • To Create a Protrusion on a Solid
          • Shell Solid
            • To Add a Shell to a Solid
          • Sweep Edge
            • To Make a Cut or Protrusion Along the Edge(s) of a Parametric Solid
          • Imprint
            • To Imprint an Element onto a Face of a Solid
          • Taper Face
            • To Taper a Face(s) of a Solid
          • Spin Face
            • To Spin a Face of a Solid Using Spin Face tool
          • To View and Edit a Parametric Model's Feature Tree
          • Solid Features Toolbox
        • 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 Input
          • Rotate Feature
            • To Rotate a Feature Input
          • Mirror Feature
            • To Mirror a Feature Input
          • Array Feature
            • To Create a Rectangular Array of a Feature
            • To Create a Polar Array of a Feature
            • To Create an Array of a Feature Along a Path
          • 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
          • Modify Solid Entity
            • To Modify an Entity (Face, Edge or Vertex) of a Solid
            • To Modify Multiple Entities (Faces, Edges or Vertices) of a Solid Simultaneously
          • Trim Solid
            • To Trim a Solid to Another Solid
          • Unite Solids
            • To Create a Boolean Solid from the Union of Two or More Solids
          • Subtract Solids
            • To Create a Boolean Solid from the Subtraction of Two or More Solids
          • Intersect Solids
            • To Create a Boolean Solid from the Intersection of Two or More Solids
          • Delete Piece
            • To Delete a Solid Piece
          • Delete Face
            • To Delete a Face(s) of a Solid
          • Modify Features Toolbox
      • Variables and Variations
        • To Create a Local Variable
        • To Use Variables from Item Types
        • To Create a Variation
        • To Import Variables and Variations
        • Importing Variables and Variations Using Key-ins
        • To Export Variables and Variations
        • Variables Dialog
        • Expression Builder
          • To Create a Valid Expression to Define a Variable
      • Parametric Cells
        • Place Parametric Cell
        • To Place a Parametric Cell
      • Parametric Modeling Workflow - Designing Parametric Doors and Generating Doors Schedule
    • (Technology Preview) Associative Extraction
      • (Technology Preview) To Create an Associative Extraction of a Face
      • (Technology Preview) To Create an Associative Extraction of an Edge
    • Replacing Parametric Cells
  • 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 Section Callout
          • To Place a Section Callout
        • Place Detail Callout
          • To Place a Detail Callout
          • To Place a Detail Callout Using an Existing Element to Define the Detail Area
        • Place Elevation Callout
          • To Place a Single Elevation Callout
          • To Place an Interior Elevation Callout
        • Place Plan Callout
          • To Place a Plan Callout
        • Place Drawing Boundary
          • To Place a Drawing Boundary by Two Points
          • To Place a Drawing Boundary by Element
        • Place Title Text
          • To Place Title Text
      • Overview of Callouts in 3D
        • Workflow for Using Callouts in a Project
        • 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 3D Design Model from a Callout in a Sheet 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
    • Annotations
      • Annotation and Drawing Composition
        • To Place Associative Dimensions
        • To Apply Patterning to Represent Section Graphics
      • Text
        • Placing Text
          • To Place Text with the Place Text Tool
          • Fields - Derived Content in Text
            • To Update Fields in a Text Element(s)
            • To Update All Fields in the Active Model
          • Setting Text Attributes
            • To Set Active Text Attributes
            • To Browse Fonts
            • View Independent Text
          • Text in 3D
        • Using the Text Editor Window
          • Basic Text Editing Functions
            • Moving the Insertion Point
            • Selecting Text
            • Using Tabs
              • To Set a Tab Stop
              • To Clear a Tab Stop
              • To Set a First Line Indent
              • To Set a Paragraph Indent
            • Editing Text
              • To Replace Text in the Text Editor Window
              • To Move Text in the Text Editor Window
              • To Copy Text in the Text Editor Window
              • To Insert a New Line in the Text Editor Window
            • Inserting Symbols
              • To Insert a Symbol(s) While Entering or Editing a Text Element
              • To Add a Symbol to Your Favorite List
            • Inserting and Editing Fields
              • To Insert a Field While Entering or Editing a Text Element
              • To Edit a Field
              • To Reassign a Field to a Different Target Element
          • Enter Data Fields (EDFs)
            • To Insert or Create an EDF
            • To Edit an EDF
          • Using Auto-Stacked Fractions
            • To Place a Stacked Fraction with Auto-Stacking On
            • To Place a Stacked Fraction with Auto-Stacking Off
            • Editing Stacked Fractions
              • To Edit a Stacked Fraction
              • To Drop a Stacked Fraction
        • Text Editor Window
        • Text Editor Icon Bar
        • Fields Editor Dialog
        • Edit Enter Data Field Dialog
        • Insert Stacked Fraction Dialog
        • Edit Stack Fraction Dialog
        • Symbols Inserter Dialog
        • Edit Indentation & Tab Settings Dialog
        • Select Field Type Dialog
        • Using Placeholders for Text
          • Empty Text Nodes
            • To Place Empty Text Nodes as Placeholders for Text to Be Added Later
          • Enter Data Fields
            • To Create an Enter Data Field in the Text Editor Window
            • To Create an Enter Data Field in the Dialog Box Editor
            • To Edit Text That Contains Enter Data Fields Using the Text Editor
            • To Edit Text That Contains Enter Data Fields Using the Dialog Box Editor
        • Text Toolbox
          • Place Text
            • To Place Text at the Active Angle and Active Text Settings
            • To Bypass the Text Editor Window
            • To Place Fitted Text
            • To Fill In Empty Text Node(s)
            • To Place Text That Wraps to a Graphically-Defined Width
          • Place Text Along
            • To Place Text Above or Below an Element
            • To Place Text on an Element
            • To Place Text Along an Element
          • Place Note
            • To Place a Note
            • To Place a Callout
          • Edit Text
            • To Edit Text
          • Spell Checker
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in the Active Model
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in a Text Element, Text Node, Tag, Dimension, Note or Symbol
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in a Selection Set
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors Within a Fence Contents
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors Before Placing Text
            • To Add a User Defined Dictionary
            • To Add the Currently Flagged Word to the User Dictionary
            • To Add a Word to the User Dictionary
            • To Delete a Word from the User Dictionary
            • Spelling Dialog
            • Manage User Dictionary Dialog
          • Change Text Case
            • To Change the Case of Text
            • To Change the Case of Text with a Fence
          • Display Text Attributes
            • To Display Attributes of a Text Element
          • Match Text Attributes
            • To Match the Active Text Settings to the Attributes of a Text Element
          • Change Text Attributes
            • To Change a Text or Tag Element's Attributes (Those That Are Set to On)
          • Place Text Node
            • To Place a Text Node
          • Copy and Increment Text
            • To Copy and Increment Text
          • Copy Enter Data Field
            • To Copy an Enter Data Field
          • Copy and Increment Enter Data Field
            • To Copy and Increment an Enter Data Field
          • Fill In Single Enter Data Field
            • To Fill In an Enter Data Field
          • Automatic Fill In Enter Data Fields
            • To Automatically Fill In Enter Data Fields
          • Update All Fields
            • To Update All Fields in the Text Element(s)
          • Drop Text
            • To Convert Text to Individual Elements
        • Justify Enter Data Field (JUSTIFY)
          • To Justify an Enter Data Field
        • FIELD UPDATE
          • To Update All Fields in the Active Model
          • To Update Fields in a Text Element(s)
        • Controlling the Display of Text
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text in a View
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text in All Open Views
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text Node Numbers and Symbols in a View
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text Node Numbers and Symbols in All Open Views
        • Searching for and Replacing Text
          • To Find Text in the Active Model and its References
          • To Interactively Find and Replace Text
          • To Replace All Instances of a String in the Active Model
          • To Select and Replace Text
          • Regular Expressions
          • Find Text (or Find/Replace Text) Dialog
        • Text Styles
          • To Create a New Text Style
          • To Create a Copy of a Text Style
          • Text Styles Dialog
            • Text Styles Dialog Icons
            • Text Styles Dialog, General Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Spacing Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Under/Overline Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Background Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Advanced Tab
            • Remap Elements to Text Style Dialog
          • Modifying Text Styles
          • To Delete Text Styles
          • Instance-Specific Style Overrides
            • To Apply Style Overrides
          • Working with Text Style Libraries
            • To Copy a Library Text Style into the Active File
            • To Compare a Local Text Style with Its Library Text Style
            • To Import Text Styles from Another File or DGN Library
          • Remapping Text Styles
            • To Remap Text Styles
        • Importing Text
          • To Place a Text File into a Model
          • Include Text File Dialog
        • Using Fonts
          • True Type Fonts
          • RSC (Resource Fonts)
          • SHX (AutoCAD Fonts)
          • Font Substitution
          • Searching Font Definitions
          • Fonts Configuration Variables
          • Font Configuration File
            • Locale-Specific Settings
            • Font-Specific Settings
        • Importing Images
          • To Import an Image File into a Model
          • Supported Input Formats
            • Other Import Formats
          • Supported Export Formats
            • Setting the Number of Colors in Exported Images
          • Select Image File Dialog
            • Select Image File Dialog, Image Section
        • Flags
        • Annotate Toolbox
          • Place Flag
            • To Place a Flag
          • Show/Edit Flag
            • To Display or Edit a Flag's Explanatory Message from Selected Flag
          • Update Flags
            • To Update a Flag's Display Image
        • Annotating Models in 3D
        • Cloud Toolbox
          • Cloud By Points
            • To Place a Revision Cloud
          • Cloud By Element
            • To Create a Revision Cloud from an Existing Closed Element
            • To Create Revision Clouds from Multiple Elements
      • Dimensioning
        • Dimension Elements
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of Dimensions in a View
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of Dimensions in All Open Views
        • Dimension Styles
          • To Create a Dimension Style
          • To Make a Dimension Style the Active Style
          • To Save a Dimension Style to the DGN File
          • To Copy a Dimension Style
          • To Remap Dimension Styles
          • To Delete Dimension Styles
          • To Reset a Dimension Style
          • To Modify Settings for a Single Dimension Style
          • To Modify Settings for Multiple Dimension Styles
          • To Compare Two Dimension Styles
          • To Display Differences Between Two Dimension Styles
          • To Turn the Preview Pane On or Off
          • To Control Dimensions Displayed in the Preview Pane
          • To Turn the Dimension Styles List Box On or Off
          • Dimension Styles Dialog
            • Dimension Styles Dialog Icons
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Geometry Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Units Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Text Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Symbology Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Advanced Tab
          • Remap Elements to Dimension Style Dialog
        • Dimension Style Libraries
          • To Save and Modify a Dimension Style from a Library
          • To Compare a Local Dimension Style with the Dimension Style Library
          • To Display Differences Between a Local Dimension Style and the Dimension Style Library
          • To Import Dimension Styles from Another File or DGN Library
          • To Update Dimension Styles from Dimension Style Libraries
        • Aligning Dimension Styles
        • Associating Dimensions with Elements
          • To Place Association Points
        • Dimensions Toolbox
          • Element Dimensioning
            • To Dimension an Element
            • To Label the Length and Direction of a Line
            • To Dimension a Distance Perpendicularly from an Element (at a Separately-Identified Point)
            • To Dimension the Radius of a Circular Element
            • To Dimension the Radius of a Circular Element with an Extended Leader
            • To Dimension the Diameter of a Circular Element
            • To Dimension the Diameter of a Circular Element with an Extended Leader
            • To Dimension Diameter with the Dimension Placed Parallel
          • Linear Dimensioning
            • To Dimension the Distance Between Two Points
            • To Create a Linear Dimension by Selecting Multiple Elements
            • To Create a Stacked Linear Dimension from an Origin
            • To Create a Chained Linear Dimension from an Origin
          • Angular Dimensioning
            • To Dimension an Angle
            • To Dimension an Angle(s) from an Origin
            • To Dimension the Angle Between Two Lines
            • To Dimension the Size of an Arc
            • To Dimension an Arc from an Origin
          • Ordinate Dimensioning
            • To Place an Ordinate Dimension
          • Change Dimension
            • To Change a Dimension to the Active Dimension Attributes
            • To Change a Dimension by Changing the Dimension Style
            • To Change Only Some of a Dimension's Attributes
          • Match Dimension Settings
            • To Match Dimension Settings
          • Drop Dimension Element
            • To Break Up a Dimension Element
            • To Break Up Dimension Elements in the Fence Contents
          • Reassociate Dimension
            • To Recreate a Dimension's Associativity Individually
            • To Recreate Several Dimensions' Associativity Using a Fence
          • Place Center Mark
            • To Place a Center Mark in a Circle or Arc Using the Place Center Mark Tool
        • Angular Dimensions Toolbox
          • Dimension Angle from X-Axis
            • To Dimension an Angle from the X-Axis
          • Dimension Angle from Y-Axis
            • To Dimension an Angle from the Y-Axis
          • Dimension Chamfer
            • To Dimension the Angle of a Chamfer
        • XYZ Text Toolbox
          • Label Point Coordinate
            • To Label Coordinates with a Data Point
          • Label Element Coordinates
            • To Label Coordinates of a Single Element
            • To Label Coordinates of Fenced Elements
            • To Label Coordinates of All Elements in a Design
          • Export Coordinates
            • To Export Coordinates of a Single Element to a Text File
            • To Export Coordinates of Fenced Elements to a Text File
            • To Export All Coordinates of Elements in the Design File to a Text File
          • Import Coordinates
            • To Import Coordinates from a Text File as Points
            • To Import Coordinates from a Text File as Text
            • To Import Coordinates from a Text File as Cells
        • Insert (Dimension) Vertex
          • To Add an Extension Line to a Dimension Element
        • Delete (Dimension) Vertex
          • To Delete an Extension Line
        • Dimensioning Key-ins
          • To Turn Off a Dimension's Extension Line
          • To Turn Off All of a Dimension's Extension Lines
          • To Turn On a Dimension's Extension Line
          • To Turn On All of a Dimension's Extension Lines
          • To Toggle the Display of a Dimension's Extension Lines
          • To Change the View That Determines the Orientation of Dimension Text
          • To Change the Dimension Text Justification
        • Changing Dimension Associations
          • To Drop an Association Point
          • To Reassociate an Extension Line to an Element
        • Modifying a Dimension Element and Dimension Text
          • To Move an Extension Line
          • To Modify the Length of an Extension Line
          • To Modify the Length of Extension Lines
          • To Move Dimension Text
          • To Edit Text in a Dimension Element
        • Dimension Audit
          • To Set Criteria for a Dimension Audit
          • To Find a Dimension Error
          • To Run Dimension Audit from Key-ins
          • Dimension Audit Dialog
      • Labels
        • To Place a Label with a Leader
        • To Place a Label Without a Leader
        • Place Label
        • Filtering Cell Names in the Place Label Tool
      • Favorites
        • To Create a Text Favorite
        • To Insert Favorite Text
        • To Rename a Text Favorite
        • To Remove a Text Favorite
        • Text Favorite Manager
          • To Create a Text Favorite
          • To Edit a Text Favorite
          • To Insert Favorite Text
          • To Remove a Text Favorite from the Favorites List
      • Item Types
        • Attach Item
          • To Attach an Item to an Element
          • To Attach an Item to a File, Model, or Reference
        • Attach Item Dialog
          • To Attach an Item Type to an Element
          • To Search for a Picklist Value in the Attach Item dialog
        • Detach Item
          • To Detach an Item from an Element
          • To Detach an Item from a File or a Model
        • Edit Item Dialog
          • To Edit an Attached Item Type
        • Item Type Definitions and Instances Export and Import
          • To Export Item Type Definition to Excel File
          • To Import Item Type Definition from Excel
          • To Export Item Type Instances to Excel
          • To Import Item Type Instances from Excel
        • Picklist Manager
          • Picklists from DGNLibrary files
          • To Create a Picklist
          • To Add a Picklist to an Item's Property Definition
          • To Export a Picklist
          • To Import a Picklist
        • Expressions
          • Expression Types and Syntax Examples
          • Expression Builder Dialog for Item Types
            • To Create a Valid Expression to associate with a Property Definition
          • To Define and Apply an Expression
          • To Use a Property Definition Value Within Another Property Definition Value for Expression
          • Expression to Derive Data from Lookup Tables
        • Item Types Dialog
          • To Define Picklist Settings for Picklist Source as Range
          • To Define Picklist Settings for Picklist Source as Named Range
          • To Define Picklist Settings for Picklist Source as Column
          • To Define Picklist Settings for Picklist Source as Custom
        • Preferred Units Dialog
        • Upgrade Tag Sets Dialog
          • To Upgrade Tag Sets to Item Types
      • Comparing Text Field, Label, Note, Table, Report, Item, Item Type, and Item Sets
    • 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 Lock the Size 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 Save a Report Definition from Search in the Resources Tab of the Explorer Dialog
        • 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
          • (Technology Preview) Summarize, Groups and Aggregates
            • To Group Columns and Aggregate Column Information
            • To Summarize Information in Report Columns
        • 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?
          • To Protect a File
          • To Enable File Protection
        • Encryption
        • File Protection and Rights
        • Authorizing Users and Assigning Rights
          • Authenticating Users
          • Protecting a File
            • Protecting with a Certificate or Password
              • To Protect a File with a Certificate
              • To Protect a File with a Password
            • Creating Licenses to Authorize Users
              • To Add an Everyone License
              • To Add a Password License
              • To Add a Recipient Certificate License
              • To Remove a License
          • 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 Dialog
            • Add Recipient Certificate Dialog
            • Add Password Dialog
            • License Properties Dialog
        • Digital Rights-Compliant Applications
          • Signing Applications
            • To Add a Certificate That Identifies a Rights–Compliant Application
            • To Add a Public Key Token to a List of Authorized .NET Assemblies
          • VBA Macros
          • Trusted Applications Dialog
            • Add Trusted Signing Certificate Dialog
        • Protect Dialog
        • Certificates Dialog
      • Protection Configuration Variables
      • Digital Signatures
        • Digital Signature Components
          • Model Scope
          • File Scope
          • Signature Scope Not Restricted to View and Level Display
          • Signature Excludes External Resources, Databases, and User Preferences
          • Changes Inside File That Do Not Invalidate Signatures
          • Changes Outside File That Do Not Invalidate Signatures
          • Signatures and Design History
          • Signatures and Other Signatures
          • Digital Signatures and References
          • File Signatures
          • Model Signatures
          • Signature Cells
            • To Create a Signature Cell Using a Cell Library
            • To Create a Signature Cell Using a Model
          • Signature Decorations
          • Spoofing and Trust
          • Signature Integration
          • Multiple Digital Signatures
          • Multi-User Support and Digital Signatures
          • Customization of Signatures
        • Digital Signatures Dialog
        • Add File Signature Dialog
        • Place Signature Cell Dialog
        • Add Hidden Digital Model Signature Dialog
        • Signature Properties Dialog
        • Tools for Signing
          • To Sign an Entire File
          • To Sign Multiple Files via Batch Command
          • Adding a Model Signature
            • To Add a Model Signature
          • Hierarchical Signing
            • To Create a Signing Hierarchy
          • To Remove a Signature
          • To Re-validate a Signature
        • Digital Signatures Toolbox
          • Digital Signatures
        • Place Signature Cell
          • To Place a Signature Cell
        • Security Configuration Variables
    • Printing
      • Introduction to Printing
        • The Printing Interfaces
        • Changing the Appearance of a Plot
        • Defining Default Properties for a Plot
        • Previewing Plots
        • Printing to a ProjectWise InterPlot Server
        • Configuration Considerations
          • Selecting a Printer
          • Printer Paper Sizes
      • Using the Print Dialog
        • Creating a Print from the Print Dialog
          • Introduction to the Print Dialog
            • To Open the Print Dialog
            • To Expand the Print Dialog to Visually Check the Printed Output
            • To View the Print Size, Scale, and Position Settings
          • Selecting the Print Area
          • Setting the Output Color Mode
          • Printing Rasterized, Rendered, and Transparent Prints
          • Selecting a Printer for the Print Dialog
            • To Select a Bentley Printer Driver
            • To Select a Windows Printer Driver
            • Printer Driver Selection Guide
            • Supported Printers
            • Display Labels
              • To Add or Change a Display Label for a Printer
          • Setting the Printing Parameters
            • Setting the Paper Size, Orientation, and Output
            • Setting the Print Scale and Print Size
            • Setting the Printer's Units
              • To Change the Printer's Units
            • Setting the Print Position
            • Setting the Print Resymbolization
              • To Attach a Pen Table in the Print Dialog
              • To Detach a Pen Table in the Print Dialog
              • To Attach a Design Script in the Print Dialog
              • To Detach a Design Script in the Print Dialog
            • Setting the Print Rotation and Mirroring
          • Previewing the Printed Output
            • To Open the Preview Window
            • Updating from the View
              • To Update the Print Dialog Preview from the View
              • To Update the Preview Window from the View
            • Centering and Previewing Long Forms
          • Creating the Print
        • Print Dialog Layout Behavior
          • Initial Layout and Print Area
          • New Printer
          • New Paper Size
          • New Orientation or Rotation
          • New Print Scale
          • New Print Size
          • New Print Position
          • Maximize Print Size
          • New Fence and Print Area
          • New View and Print Area
          • New Windows Printer
          • Update from View
          • New Print Area
          • Total Versus Usable Area
          • Printer Driver Default Scale
          • Page Layout Default Behavior Summary
        • How the Default Printer Is Selected
        • Previewing the Usable Area
        • Printing to Scale
          • Border Considerations
            • Using a 1:1 Scale Border
            • Scaling the Border to Fit the Design
            • Using the Delivered Sample Borders
              • To Attach a 1:100 A0 Border as a Reference
              • To Place a 1:100 A0 Border as a Cell
              • To Fill in the Attached Border's Title Block
        • Preparing to Create Printed Output
          • Paper Size Setup Criteria
            • Selecting a Printer
              • To Select a Printer
              • To Select the Windows System Default Printer
              • To Select a Network Printer Other Than the Windows Default
              • To Set a New Default Windows System Printer
            • Setting Print Attributes
              • To Add a Border and Description
            • Setting the Paper Size and Orientation
              • To Change the Paper Size and Orientation
          • Print Layout Criteria
            • Setting the Height or Width of the Printed Output
              • To Set the Height or Width of the Printed Output
            • Setting the Scale of the Printed Output
              • Using the Scale Assistant to Set the Scale of the Printed Output
            • Setting the Origin
              • To Position the Printed Output on the Page
            • Auto-center and Maximize Print Size
              • To Maximize the Printed Output
          • Print Definition Files
            • To Create a Print Definition File
            • To Modify the Active Print Definition File
            • To Open an Existing Print Definition File
        • Sending Printed Output to a Printer
          • To Create a Print File on Disk
          • To Send a Print File to a Printer Through a Parallel Port
          • To Print the Contents of a View from the Key-in Window
          • To Send Printed Output Directly to the System Printer
        • Setting the Raster Options
          • Printing Devices for Raster Manager
          • Raster Manager's Print Setting
            • To Enable or Disable the Printing of Raster Images
          • Printing Images
            • Output Resolution
              • To Set the Output Resolution for the Printer Driver in the Print Dialog
              • To Set the Output Resolution for the Printer Driver in Print Organizer
            • Raster Quality Factor Property
              • To Set the Raster Quality Factor in the Print Dialog
              • To Set the Raster Quality Factor in the Print Organizer Dialog
        • Printing to ProjectWise InterPlot Server from the Print Dialog
          • To Print to an InterPlot Printer from the Print dialog
        • 3D Content in PDF Files
          • Printing 3D Design Geometry to a PDF File
            • To Print Interactive 3D Design File Geometry to a PDF File
            • Controlling the Rotation Point for 3D Content in a PDF File
          • Exporting 3D Geometry to a U3D File
            • To Export 3D Geometry to U3D
            • To Insert a U3D File into a PDF Document
          • Property Publishing
            • To Create a PDF Property Filter File
            • To Publish All or a Subset of the Business Items
          • 3D Plotting Options
          • Animation in 3D Content
          • Interacting with 3D Content in Adobe Reader
            • Reference and Level Display in Adobe Reader
          • Support for Clip Volumes/Masks, Reference Clip Boundaries
        • Print Dialog Key-ins
          • Using a One-Step Key-in to Create the Print File
          • Using Key-ins to Select the Postscript Printer, Fence Contents, Set Scale and Create the Print File
          • Print Preview
            • Preview Dialog
        • Print Dialog
          • Print Dialog Icons
          • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, General Tab
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Base Properties Tab
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Paper Sizes Tab
              • Edit Paper Sizes Dialog
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Color Maps Tab
              • Edit Color Maps Dialog
              • Edit Background Color Map Dialog
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Weight Maps Tab
              • Edit Weight Maps Dialog
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Line Styles Tab
              • Edit Print Line Styles Dialog
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Font Maps Tab
              • Edit Font Map Dialog
            • Printer Driver Configuration Dialog, Programs Tab
              • Edit Program Command Dialog
          • Print - Apply Print Style Dialog
          • Print Attributes Dialog
          • Raster Options Dialog
          • Property Filter Dialog
          • Print - PDF Property Publishing Dialog
          • 3D Plotting Options Dialog
          • Visible Edges Settings Dialog
          • Print Preferences Dialog
          • Modify Pen Table Dialog
            • Modify Pen Table Dialog, Element Selection Criteria Tab
              • Identify Files Dialog
              • Select Weights Dialog
              • Select Colors Dialog
              • Select Levels Dialog
              • Select Line Style Dialog
            • Modify Pen Table Dialog, Element Output Actions Tab
            • Text Substitutions Dialog
            • Pen Table - Map Design Colors to Output Pen Symbology Dialog
              • Edit Pen Map(s) Dialog
            • Pen Table - Map Design Weights to Output Width Dialog
              • Edit Weight Map(s) Dialog
            • Pen Table Options Dialog
          • Scale Assistant Dialog
      • Using Print Organizer
        • Introduction to Print Organizer
        • Starting Print Organizer
          • To Open Print Organizer from the Active Design File
          • To Open Print Organizer from Explorer
          • To Open Print Organizer Using a Combined Key-in
        • Creating Print Definitions
          • To Set the Model Selection Method on the Preferences Dialog
          • Types of Print Definitions
          • Fixed Print Definitions
            • To Set the Model Selection Method When Creating Fixed Print Definitions
            • To Set the Fence Creation Method When Creating Fixed Print Definitions
            • To Create Fixed Print Definitions
          • Variable Print Definitions
            • To Create Variable Print Definitions
        • Modifying Print Definition Properties
          • Using the Properties and Modify Properties Dialogs
            • Editing Fixed Print Definitions
              • To Edit Property Values for a Single Fixed Print Definition
              • To Edit Property Values for Multiple Fixed Print Definitions
            • Editing Variable Print Definitions
              • To Edit a Single Variable Print Definition
              • To Edit Multiple Variable Print Definitions
          • Using the In-Place Editing Feature
            • To Edit Print Definitions Using the In-Place Editing Feature
          • Using Print Styles to Modify Print Definition Properties
            • To Apply a Print Style in Print Organizer
        • Printing Sets of Files
          • Setting the Print Order
            • Clicking a Column Heading
              • To Sort the Print Definitions In All Folders
              • To Sort the Print Definitions in a Folder
            • Moving Items Up or Down
              • To Move Items Up or Down
            • Using the Drag-and-Drop Feature
              • To Drag a Print Definition to Another Folder
              • To Drag Print Definitions to Another Folder
          • Selecting a Printer for Print Organizer
            • To Select a Printer Driver
            • To Select a Network Printer
          • Previewing a Print Set
            • To Preview Print Definitions
          • Submitting a Plot
            • To Print Files, Models, and Explorer Links
        • Working with Print Sets
          • Hierarchical Print Sets
            • To Create a Folder
            • To Add Files to a Folder
          • Creating, Opening, and Saving Print Sets
            • To Create a New, Empty Print Set File
            • To Save a New Print Set File
            • To Save an Existing Print Set File
            • To Open a Previously Saved Print Set File
          • Converting Variable Print Definitions to Fixed Print Definitions
            • To Convert Variable Print Definitions to Fixed Print Definitions
          • Guidelines for Using Page Numbering and Total Page Tokens With Variable Print Definitions
          • Opening JOB Files
            • To Open a Job File
          • System Printer Collation Support
          • Viewing a Print Set
            • To Display All Print Definitions in Their Folders
            • To Hide Columns
          • Renaming Print Definitions and Folders
            • To Rename a Print Definition or Folder
            • To Rename a Group of Print Definitions
            • To Rename all the Print Definitions in a Print Set
            • To Rename the Print Definitions in a Folder
          • Find and Replace File Paths
            • To Replace the Entire File Path for Selected Print Definitions
            • To Remove the Entire File Path for Selected Print Definitions
        • Defining Print Definition and Output File Name Expressions
          • Predefined Expressions
            • To Assign a Predefined Output File Name Expression to a Print Set
            • To Assign a Predefined Print Definition Name Expression to a Print Set
          • Custom Expressions
            • To Create a Custom Output File Name Expression for a Print Set
            • To Create a Custom Print Definition Name Expression for a Print Set
          • Named Expressions
            • To Create a Named Expression for Print Definition and Output File Names
          • Example Expressions
        • Printing to ProjectWise InterPlot Server from Print Organizer
          • To Print to an InterPlot Printer from Print Organizer
        • Print Organizer Key-ins
          • To Use a One-Step Key-in
          • To Use Combined Key-ins
          • To Use a Key-in in a Script File
        • Print Organizer Dialog
          • Print Organizer Dialog Icons
          • Default Print Definition Name Expression Dialog
          • Print Definition Names Dialog
          • Output File Name Expression Dialog
          • Output File Names Dialog
          • Create Print Definitions Dialog
          • Printer Setup Dialog
          • Print Organizer Preview Dialog
          • Print Organizer Print dialog
          • Rename Print Definitions by Expression Dialog
          • Find and Replace File Paths Dialog
          • Print Organizer Preferences Dialog
          • Properties Dialog
            • Properties Dialog, Main Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
              • Layout Advanced Dialog
            • Properties Dialog, Main Tab, PDF Settings
            • Properties Dialog, Main Tab, Raster Settings
            • Properties Dialog, Advanced Tab
            • Properties Dialog, Fence Tab
              • Define from shape Dialog
              • Define from cell Dialog
              • Fit to Element Range Dialog
              • Enter fence points Dialog
            • Properties Dialog, Levels Tab
            • Properties Dialog, References Tab
            • Properties Dialog, Display Tab
          • Modify Properties Dialog
            • Main Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
            • Main Tab, PDF Settings
            • Main Tab, Raster Settings
            • Advanced Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
            • Fence Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
            • Display Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
            • Levels Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
            • References Tab, DGN/DWG Settings
          • Properties Dialog - Variable Print Definitions
            • Properties Dialog, Main Tab, Variable Print Definitions
          • Modify Properties Dialog - Variable Print Definitions
            • Modify Properties Dialog, Main Tab, Variable Print Definitions
          • Show/Hide Columns Dialog
          • Print Styles Dialog
            • Print Styles Dialog, Printer Tab
          • Apply Print Style Dialog
      • Printer Driver Configuration Files
        • Introduction to Printer Driver Configuration Files
        • Customizing Printer Driver Configuration Files
          • To Create a Printer Driver Configuration File
          • To Edit the Selected Printer Driver Configuration File
          • Defining Default Print Settings
        • 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 Pen Table File Name
          • Default Design Script File Name
          • Print Style Name
        • 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
        • Raster Printing Properties
          • Raster Quality Factor
          • Raster DPI
          • Raster Brightness
          • Raster Contrast
          • Print Raster
          • Print Raster in Grayscale
          • Ignore Color Rules for Monochrome Raster
        • Printer Communication Properties
          • EOL1
          • EOL2
        • Advanced Properties
          • Always Rasterize OLE Attachments
          • Automatic Rotation Direction
          • Driver Resolution
          • Driver Resolution Units
          • Enable Driver Clipping
          • Enable Merging of Background Rasters
          • Enable Output Width
          • Enable Path Support
          • End Plot Action
          • HP-GL Quality
          • Level of Detail Mode
          • Maximum Miter Angle
          • Minimum Level of Detail
          • Optimize Raster Color Depth
          • Prefix File Name
          • Print Points
          • Prolog File Name
          • Raster Compression Format
          • Raster Compression Methods
          • Rasterized DPI
          • Rasterized Quality Factor
          • Rendering Attributes File Name
          • Roll Orientation
          • Scale Adjustment Factor
          • Start Plot Action
          • Suffix File Name
          • Use Screened Vectors
          • Windows Printer Simple GDI
          • Windows Printer Select Form No Clip
        • Windows Printer Driver
          • Default Windows Printer Name
          • Default Send to InterPlot Server
          • 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 Measuring
          • Enable Georeferencing
            • To Display Longitude/Latitude for a NAD27 Grid
          • 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
        • MARKUP_PDF Printer Driver
        • HPGLRTL Printer Driver
          • Merge
          • Color Table File Name
        • HPGL2 Printer Driver
          • Merge
        • PostScript Printer Driver
          • PostScript Language Level
          • Precision
          • Title
          • Color Scheme
          • Encoding Vector
          • Setup File Name
        • CALS Printer Driver
          • Full Sheet Mode
        • TIFF Printer Driver
          • Full Sheet Mode
          • Compression Type
          • Photometric Flag
          • Document Name
          • Description
          • Page Name
          • Artist
        • LORIP Printer Driver
          • Raster File Format
          • Full Sheet Mode
          • JPEG Quality
      • Print Resymbolization and Pen Tables
        • Introduction to Pen Tables
        • Pen Tables
          • To Create a Pen Table
          • To Edit a Pen Table
          • To Attach a Pen Table in the Print Dialog
          • To Detach a Pen Table in the Print Dialog
          • To Attach a Pen Table in Print Organizer
          • To Detach a Pen Table in Print Organizer
        • Modifying Pen Tables
          • To Open the Modify Pen Table Dialog
          • To Save a Modified Pen Table
          • File Menu in the Modify Pen Table Dialog
          • Edit Menu in the Modify Pen Table Dialog
          • Element Sections
            • To Add a Pen Table Section
            • To Rename a Pen Table Section
            • To Delete a Pen Table Section
            • To Modify a Pen Table Section
            • To Rearrange the Processing Order of Pen Table Sections
          • Global Actions
          • Text Substitutions
            • Simple Pen Table Text Substitution
              • To Define a Simple Text Substitution for Date and User Name
              • To Insert a Generic Text Substitution Entry
            • Named Expressions in Conjunction with a Pen Table
              • To Reference a Named Expression in a Pen Table
            • Date and Time Format
          • Map Pen Colors
          • Map Pen Weights
          • Pen Table Options
            • Element Symbology Comparison Mode
            • Match Multiple Element Sections
            • Plot Style Table Compatibility Mode
            • Cells and Shared Cells Options
          • Element Selection Criteria
            • To Set the Element Selection Criteria for a Pen Table Section
            • Types
            • Files
              • To Select Files for Processing by Slot Number
              • To Select References for Processing by Logical Name
              • Alternative Method - To Select References for Processing by Logical Name
              • To Replace a Reference Entry on the Processing List
              • To Remove a Reference Entry from the Processing List
            • Weight
              • To Select Weights Graphically
            • Color
              • To Select Colors Graphically
            • Fill Color
              • To Select Fill Colors Graphically
            • Level and Level Regular Expression
              • To Select Levels Graphically
              • To Select Levels by Using Regular Expressions
            • Style
              • To Select Styles
          • Element Output Actions
            • To Set the Output Actions for a Pen Table Section
          • Unloading the Pen Table
            • To Unload the Pen Table
        • Pen Maps
          • Mapping Pen Colors
            • To Map Pen Colors
            • To Import an Existing Printer Driver Configuration File with Pen Maps
            • To Remove All Pen Maps from a Pen Table
          • Mapping Pen Weights
            • To Map Pen Weights
          • CTB Import
          • CTB Export
        • Pen Table Priority
          • Prioritizing Elements in a 2D DGN File
          • Prioritizing Elements in a 3D DGN File
          • Non-Rasterized Priority Sorting
      • 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 Attach a Design Script in Print Organizer
          • To Edit a Design Script in the Print Dialog
          • To Detach a Design Script in the Print Dialog
          • To Detach a Design Script in Print Organizer
        • 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
      • Print Styles
        • Opening and Viewing Print Styles
        • Creating Print Styles
          • To Create a Print Style
          • To Designate a Default Print Style
          • To Modify a Print Style
          • To Copy a Print Style
          • To Delete a Print Style
          • To Rename a Print Style
          • To Export Print Styles
          • To Import Print Styles
        • Using Print Styles
          • To Assign a Print Style to a Printer Driver
          • To Apply a Print Style When Creating Print Definitions
          • To Apply a Print Style to Existing Print Definitions
          • To Apply a Print Style in the Print Dialog
        • Print Style Priority
        • DGN/DWG Settings
          • Area, Layout, and Resymbolization Properties
            • Specifying Area Properties
              • To Specify a Print Area
              • To Specify a View Group
              • To Specify a View
              • To Specify U3D
              • To Set the Rasterized Option
            • Specifying Paper Properties
              • To Set the Paper Size and Orientation
            • Specifying Layout Properties
              • To Set the Printer's Units
              • To Specify an X Size
              • To Mirror a Print
              • To Set a Fence Alignment
              • To Specify the Rotation
              • To Specify the Origin
            • Specifying Resymbolization Properties
              • To Specify Resymbolization Features
          • WorkSpace and Raster Options Properties
            • To Specify a WorkSet
            • To Clear a WorkSet
            • To Specify a Color Option
            • To Enable or Disable the Printing of Raster Images
            • To Set the Raster Color Options
            • To Set the Quality Factor
          • Model Selection and Fence Creation Methods
            • Specifying Model Selection Methods
              • To Specify a Model Selection Method
              • To Specify a List of Models in a Print Style
            • Specifying Fence Creation Methods
              • Define from Shape
                • To Specify a Boundary-defining Shape
              • Define from Cell
                • To Specify a Boundary-defining Cell
              • Fit to Master Model
                • To Specify Fit to Master Model
              • Fit to Master Model and All Reference Files
                • To Specify Fit to Master File and All References
              • Fit to Element Range
                • To Specify Fit to Element Range
              • Enter Fence Points
                • To Specify Fence Points
              • Specifying Multiple Cells, References, and Models
          • Display Properties
            • To Set Display Properties
          • Level Override Properties
            • To Specify a Level Override Entry
            • To Clear Levels in Print Definitions
          • Reference Override Properties
            • To Specify a Reference Override Entry
            • To Clear References in Print Definitions
        • PDF Settings
          • Paper and Layout Properties - PDF
        • Raster Settings
          • Paper and Layout Properties - Raster
        • Common Settings
          • To Specify a Printer Driver Configuration File
          • To Specify a Windows Printer Name
      • Tracking Printer Usage
        • Printing Accounting Variables
      • Printing Configuration Variables
    • Visualization
      • Introduction to Rendering
        • Display of Rendered Views
        • Photo-Realistic Rendering
      • Lighting
        • Lighting Types
          • Source Lighting
            • Creating Light Sources
            • Lighting Setups
            • Modifying Light Sources
              • To Select a Light Source(s) from the Light Name List
          • Global Lighting
          • Shadows
        • Lighting Considerations for Photorealism
          • Source Lighting Cells and IES Files
          • Sky Openings
        • Lights Toolbox
          • Light Manager Dialog
            • Light Manager Dialog, Properties - Brightness
            • Light Manager Dialog, Properties - Ambient and Flashbulb
            • Light Manager Dialog, Properties - Solar
            • Light Manager Dialog, Properties - Sky Dome
          • Place Light
            • To Create a Point Light Source
            • To Create a Spot Light Source
            • To Create an Area Light Source
            • To Create a Directional Light Source
            • To Create a Sky Opening
          • Edit Solar Path
            • To Edit a Solar Path
      • Material Characteristics
        • Basics of Materials
          • Attaching and Assigning Materials
          • Local Materials
          • External Materials
          • Material Settings
          • Material Lighting Effects
          • Multi-Layered Materials
          • Using Wildcards in Material Assignments
        • Surface Material Definitions
          • Pattern Maps
          • Geometry Maps
          • Diffuse Maps
          • Clearcoat Maps
          • Glow Maps
          • Opacity Maps
          • Specular Color Maps
          • Transparent Color Maps
          • Translucency Color Maps
          • Bump Maps
          • Displacement Maps
            • How Displacement Maps Work
            • To Create a Displacement Map from Existing Geometry
          • Gradient Maps
            • To Select a Gradient as a Map
            • To Add Color Keys to a Gradient Map
            • To Reposition a Color Key on a Gradient Map
            • To Change the Color of a Color Key in Gradient Map
            • To Delete Color Keys of a Gradient Map
          • Environment Maps
        • Material Considerations for Photorealism
          • Reflection and Transparency
          • Special Considerations for Rendering
          • Occlusion
        • Creating and Modifying Material Palettes
          • To Modify a Material Definition
          • To Preview Changes to a Material's Definition
          • To Define a New Material (Palette Tree Not Displayed)
          • To Define a New Material (Palette Tree Displayed)
          • To Make a Copy of a Material
          • Using the Drag-and-Drop Feature to Copy Materials
          • Using the Drag-and-Drop Feature to Move Materials Between Palettes
          • To Rename a Material
          • To Delete a Material
          • To Import a Material From Another Palette File
        • Material Editor Dialog
          • Material Editor Dialog (Advanced Mode), General Tab
          • Material Editor Dialog (Advanced Mode), Transparency Tab
          • Material Editor Dialog (Advanced Mode), Fur Tab
          • Material Editor Dialog (Advanced Mode), Expert Tab
          • Material Editor Dialog (PBR Mode)
          • Material Editor Dialog, Preview Section
          • Material Editor Dialog, Palette Tree
          • Manage Material Tables Dialog
          • Geometry Map Dialog
            • Geometry Map Dialog, Units and Mapping Sections
          • Import Materials Dialog
        • Map Editor Dialog
          • Map Editor Dialog, Map Types Section
          • Map Editor Dialog, Texture Replicator Settings
          • Map Editor Dialog, Units and Mapping Sections
          • Map Editor Dialog, Preview Section
        • ArchVision RPC Support
          • Working with RPC Files
            • Placing RPC Cells
            • Key-ins to Modify Rendering Behavior
          • RPC Tools Toolbox
            • Place RPC cell
              • To Place an RPC Cell
              • To Connect to the ArchVision Content Manager (ACM)
            • Edit RPC cell
              • To Edit the Values of an RPC Cell
              • To Customize an RPC Cell (Version 3 Cells Only)
              • To Replace an RPC Cell
        • Materials Toolbox
          • Define Materials
          • Apply Material
            • To Open a Material Palette(s)
            • To Apply a Material to Elements (Automatically) by Color and Level
            • To Open the Material Assignments Dialog for Manually Assigning Materials
            • To Assign a Material (Manually) via the Material Assignments Dialog
            • To Add Assignments of a Material via the Material Assignments Dialog
            • To Add Extra Levels or Colors to a Material Assignment via the Material Assignments Dialog
            • To Attach a Material as an Attribute to an Element in the Design
            • To Attach a Material as an Attribute to a Face(s) of a Solid
            • To Edit a Material's Level and Color Assignments
            • To Delete a Material Assignment Manually
            • To Remove a Material Assignment from an Element(s)
            • To Remove an Attached Material from an Element
            • To Modify a Material Definition Using Apply Material Tool
            • Material Assignments Dialog
          • Dynamically Adjust Map
            • To Move a Map with Method: Interactive
            • To Move a Map with Method: Absolute
            • To Scale a Map Interactively with Method: 3 Points
            • To Scale a Map with Method: Absolute
            • To Rotate a Map
          • Query Material
            • To Query Material Assignments to Geometry
            • To Query material Attachments to Faces of Solids/Surfaces
          • Environment Maps
            • To Assign Environment Maps to a DGN File
        • Material Projections Toolbox
          • Attach Projection
            • To Attach a Cubic Mapping mode to an Element
            • To Attach a Cylindrical Mapping mode to an Element
            • To Attach a Directional Drape Mapping mode to an Element
            • To Attach a Spherical Mapping mode to an Element
          • Edit Projection
            • To Move a Material Projection Interactively
            • To Scale a Material Projection Interactively
            • To Rotate a Material Projection Interactively
            • To Center a Material Projection on an element
            • To Fit a Material Projection to an Element
            • To Align a Material Projection on the Face of an Element
          • Match Projection
            • To Match the Material Projection of Two Elements
          • Create Projection Group
            • To Create a Projection Group
            • To Add Elements Individually to an Existing Projection Group
            • To Add Multiple Elements to an Existing Projection Group
          • Remove Projection
            • To Remove a Material Projection from an Element
      • Setting Up the Camera
        • Camera View Projection
        • Camera Actions
          • Key-ins to Directly Control the View Camera
          • Controlling Camera Movement with the Screen Pointer
        • Cameras Toolbox
          • Setup Camera
            • To Set Up a Camera in a View
          • Define Camera
            • To Display the View Cone (in Views Other than the Camera View)
            • To Modify the Eye Point of a View Cone Interactively
            • To Locate the Eye Point or Target with Precision Inputs
            • To Move the View Cone
            • To Change the Camera View
            • To Change the View Projection of the Camera View
            • To Pan the Camera Relative to the Target
            • To Precisely Pan the Camera
            • To Revolve the Camera in 5° Increments About the Target
            • To Pan the Camera Horizontally Relative to the Target
            • To Pan the Camera Vertically Relative to the Target
            • To Pan the Camera Using the Camera Orient Handle
            • To Roll the Camera
            • To Roll the Camera Using Camera Roll Handle
            • To Roll the Camera in 5° Steps
            • To Dolly/Elevate the Camera
            • To Dolly/Elevate the Camera Using the Camera Elevate Handle
            • To Dolly/Elevate the Camera in 100 (Unit) Steps
            • To Dolly the Camera
            • To Dolly the Camera in 100 (Unit) Steps
            • To Change the Lens Focal Length of the Camera View
            • To Change the Lens Focal Length by Varying the Eye to Target Distance in 100 (Unit) Steps
            • To Change the Lens View Angle of the Camera View
            • To Change the Lens View Angle in 10° Steps
            • To Pan/Dolly the Camera
            • To Pan/Dolly the Camera in Steps of 10 Units Distance or 5° Rotation
          • Navigate Camera
            • To Move the Camera Through a View Window
          • Camera Lens
            • To Set Up a Camera Lens in a View
          • Set Focal Distance
            • To Set the Focal Distance
          • Photomatch
            • To Calibrate a View Camera Using an Existing Image
            • To Refine the Calibration by Relocating Previously Specified Image Points
      • Generating Rendered Images
        • Rendering Setups
          • To Create a Render Setup
        • Render Setup Manager
          • Render Setup Manager Dialog
            • Path Tracer Tab
            • Ray Tracer Tab
        • Environment Manager Dialog
          • Environment Manager Dialog, Main and Indirect Tabs
          • Manipulate
            • To Manipulate the Environment
        • Distributed Rendering
          • Setting up Distributed Rendering
            • To Set Up Distributed Rendering
            • To Save Multiple Images Using Distributed Rendering
          • Distributed Rendering Dialogs
            • Scheduler Dialog
              • Configuration Settings Dialog
            • Job Monitor Dialog
        • Exporting a DGN Model to LumenRT
          • LumenRT Settings Dialog
        • Render Toolbox
        • Rendering/Images Configuration Variables
        • Solving Common Rendering Problems
          • To Turn on Flashbulb
        • Vue Rendering Dialog
          • Ray Tracing and Path Tracing
          • Post Render Settings
          • Atmosphere Editor Dialog
      • Saving Rendered Images
        • To Save a Rendered Image
        • Rendering Images in Tiles
          • To Restart a Tiled Rendering After an Interruption
        • Save Image Dialog
        • Saving Multiple Image Files
          • To Render Multiple Images
          • To Render Multiple Images from the Command Line
          • Output File Name Macros
          • Building Image Scripts
          • To Create a Script File
          • To Open an Existing Script File
          • To Save a Script File with the Current Filename
          • To Save a Script File with a Different Name
          • To Insert Existing Script Entries Into the Open Script
          • To Add a Script Entry
          • To Modify a Script Entry
          • To Duplicate a Script Entry
          • To Move a Script Entry
          • Save Multiple Images Dialog
            • Distributed Processing Settings Dialog
            • Edit Script Entry Dialog
        • Creating Panoramas
          • Save Panorama Dialog
          • To Create a Panorama
        • Displaying and Modifying Rendered Images
          • To View a Saved Rendered Image
          • Display Image Dialog
            • Image Window
            • To Move or Copy a Portion of the Image
            • To Resize the Image
            • To Trim (Crop) the Image
            • To Rotate the Image
            • To Mirror the Image
            • To Gamma Correct the Image
            • To Tint the Image
            • To Change the Color Depth of the Image
          • Saving Image Modifications
            • To Save Changes to the Image File
            • To Save a Modified Image to a New Image File with the Same or Different Format
      • Producing Flythrough Sequences
        • To Produce a Flythrough Sequence
        • To Define the Path That the Camera Will Travel During the Sequence
        • To Preview Each Frame in the Output View
        • To Record a Sequence
        • FlyThrough Producer Dialog
          • FlyThrough Producer Dialog, Camera Settings Section
          • FlyThrough Producer Dialog, Output Section
          • FlyThrough Producer Dialog, Frame Section
      • Conducting Solar Studies and Solar Analysis
        • Solar Study Dialog
          • Solar Study Dialog, Settings Section
          • Solar Study Dialog, Start Time Section
          • Solar Study Dialog, Duration Section
          • Record Sequence Dialog
        • Solar Exposure Calculation
        • Solar Exposure Dialog
          • To Calculate the Solar Exposure
        • Solar Shadow Generation
        • Shadow Generator Dialog
          • To Generate Solar Shadows
          • To Create a Sequence of Images That Shows the Locations of Shadows Cast by the Sun Over Time
      • Creating Visualization Presentations for Civil Projects
        • Creating a Visual Presentation for a Civil Project
        • Preparing to Stencil Pavement Markings
          • To Break up Pavement Markings
        • Sample 3D Content from Dosch Design, Marlin studios, and Xfrog Inc.
        • Populate Contents Dialog
        • Add Files Dialog
        • Add RPC Files Dialog
        • Populate Toolbox
          • Populate
            • To Place a Single Item on a Surface
            • To Place a Set of Items Along a Path
            • To Place a Set of Items in an Area
          • Stencil 2D Elements on 3D Geometry
            • To Create a Stencil from Reference Elements
            • To Create a Stencil from Selected Elements
          • Stencil into 3D Reference
            • To Create a Stencil into a 3D Reference Model
      • Animation
        • Fundamentals of Animation
          • Working with Scripts
            • To Edit a Script
            • To Scale a Script
            • To Include an Existing Script in the Open Script
        • Setting Up Animation Cameras
          • To Script a Saved View to Be Used During the Animation
          • Animation Cameras Toolbox
            • Create Animation Camera
              • To Create an Animation Camera
            • Modify Animation Camera
              • To Modify an Animation Camera
              • To Modify an Animation Camera to a View
            • Script Camera
              • To Specify the Frame Number at Which to Begin Using a Camera
            • Camera View
              • To View the Scene from an Animation Camera
            • Create Target
              • To Create a Target for an Animation Camera
            • Script Target
              • To Activate a Target
        • Creating and Manipulating Actors
          • Producing an Animation Sequence
            • To Produce an Animation Sequence
          • To Define Hierarchical Motion
          • Animation Actors Toolbox
            • Create Actor
              • To Create an Actor from a Single Element
              • To Create an Actor from Several Elements
            • Modify Actor
              • To Enable or Disable the Moving, Rotating or Scaling of an Actor along the Axes
            • Attach Actor
              • To Attach an Actor to Another Actor
            • Manipulate Actor
              • To Move an Actor
              • To Scale an Actor Interactively
              • To Rotate an Actor Interactively
            • Define Actor Path
              • To Define the Path Along Which an Actor Moves
            • Script Actor
              • To Script an Actor
            • Drop Actor
              • To Drop an Actor into Its Components
            • Detach Actor
              • To Detach an Actor
            • Script Attach Actor
              • To Script the Attachment of an Actor
            • Script Detach Actor
              • To Script the Detachment of an Actor
            • Copy Actor
              • To Copy an Actor
          • Script Actor Dialog
        • Keyframing
          • To Script Keyframes
          • To Create a Keyframe
          • To Insert a Keyframe in the Open Script
          • To Create a Keyframe with the Animator Preview Tool
        • Parametric Motion Control
          • To Script Parametric Motion
          • Built-in Variables and Functions
          • To Define a Custom Parameter
          • To Review the Values of Parameters
          • To Import Animation Parameters
        • Animation Settings Toolbox
          • Animation Producer Dialog
            • Animation Producer Dialog, Timeline Section
            • Animation Producer Dialog, Velocity Graph Section
            • Animation Producer Dialog Icons
            • Tone Map Animation Frames Dialog
            • Scale Script Dialog
            • Include Script Dialog
            • Animation Parameters Dialog
              • Create Parameter Dialog
              • Edit Parameter Dialog
          • Animator Preview
            • To Preview an Animation Sequence
            • To Create and Script Keyframes
          • Record Script Dialog
            • To Record the Open Script
            • Script Saved View Dialog
          • Animation KeyFrames Dialog
            • Create KeyFrame Dialog
            • Script Keyframe Dialog
          • Animate General Settings
            • To Script Changes to a General Rendering Setting
          • Animate Global Lighting Settings
            • To Script Changes to a Global Lighting Setting
          • Animate Source Lighting Settings
            • To Script a Light Source
          • Animate Material Settings
            • To Script a Material Characteristic
          • Animate Element Attributes
            • To Animate an Element’s Attributes
        • Animation Settings Dialog
        • Animating 3D Constrained Geometry
        • Previewing and Recording
          • To Preview the Open Script
          • To Record the Open Script
          • To Enable Field Rendering
          • To Record a Script on Networked Systems
          • To Continue a Recording Using a Different System
        • Traffic Simulation
          • Traffic Toolbox
            • Place Single Lane Traffic
              • To Place a Single Lane of Traffic
            • Place Multi Lane Traffic
              • To Place a Multi Lane Traffic
            • Edit Lane
              • To Edit a Lane
            • Delete Lane
              • To Delete Lane
            • Add Vehicle to Lane
              • To Add a Vehicle to a Lane
            • Create Camera Attached to Vehicle
              • To Create a Camera Attached to a Vehicle
          • Traffic Lane Links Toolbox
            • Link Entrance Lane
              • To Link an Entry Lane
            • Link Exit Lane
              • To Link an Exit Lane
            • Link Inside Lane
              • To Link an Inside Lane
            • Link Outside Lane
              • To Link an Outside Lane
            • Show Lane Links
              • To View the Lane Links
            • Delete Lane Link
              • To Delete a Lane Link
          • Add Lane Dialog
          • Vehicle Library Dialog
          • Add Vehicles Dialog
        • Animation Toolbox
        • Add RPC Vehicles Dialog
      • Playing and Editing Sequences
        • To Play Back a Sequence
        • To Load a Sequence
        • Making Changes to a Sequence
          • To Delete a Frame from a Sequence
          • To Insert a Frame into a Sequence
          • To Insert a Sequence into Another Sequence
          • To Save Changes to a Sequence
        • Movies Window
          • Movie Playback Settings Dialog
          • Movie Edit Settings Dialog
        • View Time Display
      • Visualization Toolbox
      • Visualization Glossary
        • A
          • actor
          • adaptive subdivision
          • aliasing
          • ambient light
          • animation camera
          • animation settings file
          • antialiasing
          • area light source
        • B
          • BIMG
          • buckets
        • C
          • camera
          • caustics
          • color bleeding
        • D
          • diffuse inter-reflection
          • diffuse reflection
          • dispersion
          • dolly (camera)
          • dolly (light source)
        • E
          • elevate
          • environment cube
          • environment map
        • F
          • field rendering
          • frame
          • frame number
          • Fresnel effects
          • frustum
        • G
          • glow
          • global lighting
        • H
          • highlight
        • I
          • illumination
          • image point
          • image script
          • indirect bounces
          • indirect range
          • indirect rays
          • indirect supersampling
          • interpolation
          • interpolation values
          • irradiance caching
          • irradiance rays
        • K
          • keyframe
          • keyframing
        • L
          • local lighting
          • local material
          • lumen
        • M
          • monument point
        • N
          • NTSC
        • O
          • open script
        • P
          • PAL
          • pan
          • parametric motion control
          • photomatching
          • procedural bump map
          • procedural pattern map
          • procedural texture
        • R
          • ray threshold
          • refraction rays
          • refractive index
          • roll
        • S
          • sample
          • script
          • specular reflection
          • stencil
          • subsurface scattering
        • T
          • terminator
          • texture map
          • texture mapping
          • tweening
        • U
          • uniform sampling
        • V
          • velocity
          • view cone
          • view-dependent lighting
          • view-independent lighting
          • viewing pyramid
          • visualization master
    • Publishing i-models
      • Overview of the i-model
        • Using i-models
        • Advantages of the i-model
      • How to Publish i-models
        • Publishing an iModel
          • To Publish an iModel
        • Publishing a DgnDb or BIM iModel
          • To Publish a DgnDb iModel
        • Publishing a Package
          • To Publish a Package with Everyone Protection
          • To Publish a Package with Password Protection
          • To Publish a Package with Certificate Protection
          • To Package a Published i-model
        • Settings for Publishing iModels
          • To Publish an i-model Containing Links to Other DGN Files
          • To Republish i-models
          • Saving the Settings for i-model Publishing
            • To Save the Settings for Publishing an i-model
            • To Open a Settings File for i-model Publishing
        • Publish iModel(s) Dialog
        • Publish iModel Configuration Variables
    • Design Review
      • Using Redline Files
        • To Enable or Disable the Display of an Attached Redline File
        • Redline Toolbox
          • Redline Display
        • Display Redline Files Dialog
        • Redline Off
          • To Detach All Attached Redline Files
      • Marking Up a Design
        • Managing Markups
          • To Preview a Markup
          • To Print a Markup to PDF
          • To Print Multiple Markups to One PDF
          • To Delete a Markup
          • To Rename a Markup
          • To Change the Properties of a Markup
          • To Set the Priority of the Markup
          • To Set the Status of the Markup
        • Adding Comments
          • To Manually Add a Comment
        • Using Named Expressions to Name Markups
          • To Customize the Delivered Example Markup Names
          • To Create and Define a New Markup Named Expression
        • Markup Configuration Variables
        • Annotating Markups
          • To Place Markup Text
          • To Redline the Markup Model
        • Markups Dialog
        • Markup Settings Dialog
        • Markup Toolbox
        • Mini Toolbar for Markups
    • Issue Resolution Service
      • Manage Issues Dialog
        • To Locate an Issue in a design file
        • To Add a Comment to an Issue
      • Issue Dialog
        • To Create a new Issue
        • To Capture the Screen and Create a new Attachment for an Existing Issue
    • Clash Detection
      • Using Clash Detection
        • To Set Up and Run Clash Detection
      • Calculating Clashes
        • Clearance and Clash Detection
        • Types of Clashes
        • Tolerance and Clash Detection
      • Clash Detection Dialog
        • To Set Up a Clash Detection Job
        • To Execute the Clash Detection
      • Clash Display Settings Dialog
      • Advanced Settings Dialog
      • Creating Shared Clash Detection Jobs
        • To Create a Shared Clash Detection Job Overview
        • To Export the Rules To Be Included in the Shared Job
        • To Create the Shared Clash Detection Job
      • Clash Detection Configuration Variables
    • Components Center
      • Introduction to Components Center
      • Exploring Components
        • Components Center Explorer Dialog
          • To Place a Component in a Design
      • Uploading Components
        • Components Center Upload Dialog
          • To Upload a Component
    • iTwin Synchronizer
      • To Create a New Synchronization
      • To Synchronize Changes in a DGN to an iModel on the iModelHub
      • iTwin Synchronizer
      • iTwin Synchronizer Prerequisites
      • Best Practices
    • (Technology Preview) iTwin Design Review
      • (Technology Preview) iTwin Design Review Dialog
        • To Create a Design Review Session for a DGN File
    • Attach iTwin
      • Attach iTwin as Reference Dialog
        • To Attach an iModel as Reference
  • Programmed Customizations
    • Regular Expressions
      • Regular Expressions for Searching Text
      • Regular Expressions for Selecting Multiple Items
    • Named Expressions
      • Named Expression Components
        • Symbols in Named Expressions
          • To View Documentation of Available Symbol Sets
        • Operators in Named Expressions
        • Application Keywords in Named Expressions
      • Defining Named Expressions
        • To Define a Named Expression
        • To Filter by Application Keyword the Named Expressions Listed for Selection
        • To Copy a Named Expression in the Active DGN Library
        • To Modify a Named Expression in the Active DGN Library
        • Managing Named Expressions
          • To View a Summary Report of the Available Named Expressions in the Active DGN Library
          • To Delete a Named Expression from the Active DGN Library
          • Sharing Named Expressions
            • To Export Named Expressions from the Active DGN Library
            • To Import Named Expressions from Another DGN Library
          • Managing Application Keywords
            • To Define a Keyword
            • To Modify a Keyword
            • To Delete a Keyword
        • Named Expressions Dialog
          • Named Expression Keywords Dialog
    • Scripts and Macros
      • Key-in Scripts
        • To Load and Run a Key-in Script in the Key-in Window
      • Bentley Macro Recorder
        • To Run a Macro
        • To Record a Macro
        • To Promote a .bmr Macro to VBA
        • Macros Dialog
        • Create Macro Dialog
        • Edit Macro Dialog
      • VBA Macros
        • To Load and Run a VBA Macro
        • To Load and Run a VBA Macro Using a Key-in
        • VBA Projects Dialog
    • MDL Applications
      • Loading and Unloading MDL Applications
        • To Load an MDL Application
        • To Load an MDL Application Using Browse
        • To Load an MDL Application Using a Key-in
        • 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
      • Loading MDL Applications Automatically
        • To Specify MDL Applications for Automatic Loading
      • Applications Dialog
        • Applications Dialog, Loaded Applications Section
        • Applications Dialog, Available Applications Section
    • Batch Process Utility
      • Setting Up and Running a Batch Process
        • To Set Up and Run a Batch Process
        • To Create the Command File
        • To Select the Files to Process
        • To Use the Drag-and-Drop Operation to Select Files from Windows Explorer
        • To Use the Drag-and-Drop Operation to Select Models for Batch Processing from Models Dialog
        • To Use the Drag-and-Drop Operation to Select Models for Batch Processing from Explorer Dialog
        • To Use the Drag-and-Drop Operation to Select Models for Batch Processing from Properties Dialog
        • To Run the Batch Process
      • Saving and Recalling Batch Process Jobs
        • To Save the Job Setup to a Batch Process Job File
        • To Load a Saved Batch Process Job Setup
      • Command Line Batch Processing
        • To Run a Saved Batch Process Job from the System Command Line
      • Batch Process Dialog
    • Utilities
      • Special Key-ins
        • Design File Coordinates
        • Menu Activation
        • Status Bar and Key-in Window Usage
        • Key-ins for Miscellaneous Tasks
      • ACTIVE ORIGIN (GO=)
        • To Determine the Location of the Global Origin
        • To Set the Global Origin Using a Monument Point
        • To Set the Global Origin Using the Center
      • DEFINE NORTH
        • To Redefine True North
      • SET COMPATIBLE
        • To Set Compatibility Off
      • ATTACH MENU (AM=)
        • To Activate a Digitizing Tablet Menu
        • To Deactivate a Digitizing Tablet Menu
        • To Activate a Cursor Button Menu
        • To Deactivate a Cursor Button Menu
        • To Activate a Screen Menu
        • To Deactivate a Screen Menu
      • SET INVISGEOM
        • To Set the Global Display Mode for Invisible Geometry
      • SET PARSEALL
        • To Turn Parsing Off
        • To Turn Parsing On
      • SET PROMPT
        • To Change the Prompt
      • SET TPMODE
        • To Set Tentative Point Readout Mode
      • !
        • To Open a Command Prompt
        • To Open a Command Prompt and Execute a System Command
      • $ (EXPAND KEYIN)
        • To Enter a Key-in That Contains a Configuration Variable
      • %
        • To Start Another Windows Application
      • %%
        • To Temporarily Run Another Windows Application
      • DELETE UNUSED
        • To Delete Unused Dimension Styles from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Element Templates from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Fonts from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Item Types from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Levels from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Nested Attachment Levels from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Line Styles from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Multi-line Styles from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
        • To Delete Unused Text Styles from the Open DGN or DGNLib File
      • EXPAND ECHO
        • To Check the Value of a Configuration Variable
      • EXPAND SET
        • To Define a New Configuration Variable Using a Key-in
        • To Set an Existing Configuration Variable Using a Key-in
      • EXPAND SETSAVE
        • To Define and Save a New Configuration Variable Using a Key-in
        • To Set and Save an Existing Configuration Variable Using a Key-in
      • NEWSESSION
        • To Open a Specified File and Model in a New Session
      • NULL
        • To Go into a State in Which No Tool or View Control is Selected
      • SET AUTOPAN
        • To Enable Automatic Panning
        • To Disable Automatic Panning
      • SET RANGE
      • SET UNDO
        • To Toggle Undo
        • To Enable Undo
        • To Disable Undo
      • TRESET
        • To Reset the Digitizing Tablet
      • VIEW NAVIGATION 3DINPUT TOOLBOX
        • To Open the 3D Input Toolbox
      • WINDOW CHANGESCREEN
        • To Move a View Window, Dialog, or Toolbox to the Other Application Window
      • ACTIVE SCALE DISTANCE
        • To Set the Active Scale Factors Graphically
      • ACTIVE ANGLE PT2
        • To Set the Active Angle by Entering Two Data Points
      • ACTIVE ANGLE PT3
        • To Set the Active Angle by Entering Three Data Points
        • Define Custom Units Dialog
      • MDL Applications
      • Calculator/Preprocessor
        • To Prevent Preprocessing While Calculator/Preprocessor Is Active
        • Preprocessor Dialog
      • Design File Cleanup
        • To Select Duplicate Elements
        • To Automatically Delete Duplicate Elements
        • To Select or Flag Overlapping Elements
        • To Interactively Examine Overlapping Elements
        • To Select or Flag Gaps Between Elements
        • To Interactively Examine Gaps Between Elements
        • Design File Cleanup Dialog
          • Design File Cleanup Dialog, General Tab
          • Design File Cleanup Dialog, Duplicates Tab
          • Design File Cleanup Dialog, Overlaps Tab
          • Design File Cleanup Dialog, Gaps Tab
      • Package Extractor
        • To Extract a .pzip File
        • Create Package Wizard
    • Command Line Arguments and Exception Logs
      • Command Line Arguments
      • Managing Exception Logs
        • Managing Exception Logs via the ManageExceptionLogs.vbs Script
    • Bentley DGN IFilter
    • Bentley DGN Preview Handler
      • 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
    • Bentley Digitizer Interface for Windows Information
      • Requirements for the Digitizing Tablet Interface
      • Installing the Digitizing Tablet Interface
      • Configuring the Tablet Driver
        • To Configure and Set Up a Tablet
      • Compatibility with Other WINTAB Drivers
      • Mouse Emulation Buttons and the Command Button
      • Assigning the Mouse Emulation Button
        • To Change the Assignments from the Default to Your Preferred Configuration
      • Screen Savers
      • Mouse Emulator Default Button Assignments
      • Smart Puck Filter
    • Subscription Entitlement Service
      • Bentley Licensing Tool
        • Options Dialog
        • To Reserve a License
        • To Release a License
      • Bentley Activation Wizard Dialog
  • Deprecated Features
    • Tagged Elements
      • Tag Sets and Definitions
        • To Define a Tag Set
        • To Define a Tag
        • To Edit a Tag Definition
        • To Rename a Tag Set Definition
        • To Duplicate a Tag Set Definition
        • To Remove a Tag Set Definition
        • To Remove a Tag Definition
        • Tag Set Libraries
          • To Create a Tag Set Library
          • To Append a Tag Set to a Tag Set Library
          • To Copy a Tag Set(s) from a Library into the Active Design File
        • Tag Sets Dialog
          • Tag Sets Dialog, Sets Section
          • Tag Sets Dialog, Tags Section
          • Define Tag Dialog
          • Tag to Database Dialog
          • Database to Tag Dialog
          • Column Details Dialog
      • Tags Toolbox
        • Attach Tags
          • To Attach Tags (Association On)
          • To Place Tags (Association Off)
        • Edit Tags
          • To Edit Tags
      • Review Tags
        • To Review Tags
      • Change Tags
        • To Manipulate Tag Values
        • To Select a Tag in Single Mode
        • To Select a Tag in Fence Mode
        • To Select a Tag in All Mode
        • To Discontinue a Tag Association
        • To Discontinue a Text Association
        • To Reassociate the Tag
      • Delete Tags
        • To Delete an Element Tag
      • Controlling the Display of Tags
        • To Turn the Display of Tags On or Off in a View(s)
        • To Turn the Display of Tags On or Off in All Open Views
      • Selecting Tagged Elements
        • To Use Tag Values as Selection Criteria
        • To Specify Selection Criteria Based on Tag Values
      • Reporting on Tags
        • To Generate Report Files
        • To Generate a Tag Report Template File
        • To Distinguish the Elements to Be Reported
        • To Generate Report Files
        • Generate Templates Dialog
        • Generate Reports Dialog
      • Tags Configuration Variables
      • Converting Database Data to Tags
        • To Start the Conversion Process
        • To Select the Source Data
        • To Select Individual Data Fields to Import
        • Importing the Database Tag Information
      • Exporting Tag Data to an External Database
        • To Select the Tag Set to Be Exported
        • To Select Individual Tag Sets to Export
      • Select By Tags Dialog
    • Engineering Links
      • Opening the Engineering Links Toolbox
      • Project Navigation Toolbox
      • Links Toolbox
      • E-Links (Engineering Links) Toolbox
        • Show Engineering Links
          • To Show All Elements Containing Internet Tags
        • Attach Engineering Link
          • To Attach an Internet Tag to an Element
          • To Attach an Internet Tag to an Element using the Connect to Browser Tool
        • Edit Engineering Tags
          • To Edit an Attached Internet Tag
        • Follow Engineering Link
          • To "Jump" to the URL Specified in an Element's Internet Tag
        • Connect to/Disconnect from Browser
          • To Connect MicroStation to the Default Web Browser
          • To Disconnect MicroStation from the Default Web Browser
        • Delete Engineering Link
          • To Delete an Attached Internet Tag
      • Engineering Links Configuration Variables
    • Feature-Based Solids Modeling
      • Introduction to Feature-Based Solids Modeling
        • Overview of Feature Modeling
        • Display of Feature Solids Geometry and Features
        • Solids Working Area
        • Feature Manager
        • Variable Driven Modeling
        • Constraints
        • Feature Cells
        • Manipulating Solids and Features Interactively
        • Creating Parametric Primitive Features
        • Profile Feature Solids
        • Boolean Features and Modify Face Features
        • Creating and Manipulating Features on Parametric Solids
      • Adding and Manipulating Solids and Features
        • Workflow Techniques for Adding and Manipulating Features
          • Selecting Faces on a Solid
            • To Select a Face at the Rear of a Solid in a View
          • Selecting an Edge on a Solid
          • Dynamic Update to Preview Settings
            • To Preview a Blend Prior to Accepting
        • Adding Features to Solids
        • Manipulating Features
          • Modifying a Feature via Its Parameters
            • To Modify a Blend Radius
            • To Change a Hole Type
          • Using Handles to Modify Solids or Features Interactively
            • Selecting Handles
            • Modifying Solids and Features
              • To Modify a Cut Interactively
            • Adding or Removing Blends and Chamfers
              • To Add a Copy of a Blend
              • To Delete a Copy of an Existing Blend or Chamfer Feature
              • To Delete the Last Instance of a Blend or Chamfer Feature
            • Adding or Removing Faces of a Thin Shelled Solid
              • To Remove Additional Faces from a Thin Shelled Solid
              • To Return a Previously Removed Face on a Thin Shelled Solid
      • Variable Driven Modeling and Constraints
        • Variables and Equations
          • Valid Expressions for Equations
          • Naming Variables
          • Global Variables
            • Creating Global Variables and Equations