MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

Linear Elements Toolbox

The tools in the Linear Elements toolbox are used to place linear elements.



All tools in a toolbox are not always visible by default. To see all tools, right-click in the toolbox and select Show All from the menu.

To Select in the Linear Elements toolbox
Place a line, line string, shape, arc, or circle or a combination thereof as a complex element.


Place SmartLine
Place or construct a line.


Place Line
Place a stream line string (primarily for tracing images when digitizing).


Place Stream Line String
Draw a freehand line.


Place Freehand Sketch
Place a point curve or a stream curve.


Place Point or Stream Curve
Construct a line that bisects an angle.


Construct Angle Bisector
Construct a line between two elements at their closest points.


Construct Minimum Distance Line
Construct a line at the Active Angle.


Construct Line at Active Angle
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