• What's New
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 11
      • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 10
      • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 16
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 9
      • MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 15
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 8
      • MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 14
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 7
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 6
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 5
      • MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 13
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 4
      • New and Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 12
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 3
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 2
      • MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 11
    • New and Changed in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 1
      • New and Changed in Recent MicroStation CONNECT Edition Updates
        • CONNECT Services
        • Geo-Coordination
        • Item Types
        • Performance Improvements
        • Shared Raster Manager Proxy Settings
        • Visualization
        • CONNECTION Client
        • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release
      • MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 10
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition (Initial Release)
  • Introduction to OpenPlant Modeler
    • What is OpenPlant Modeler
    • Updated Workflows in CONNECT Edition
    • Open an OpenPlant Modeler Drawing
      • OpenPlant WorkSets
      • To Open a Drawing
      • Configure the Display of theProjectWise Login Dialog for OpenPlant Modeler
        • Launch an Existing Model from ProjectWise Explorer
      • Open a ProjectWise Enabled Drawing
    • List of Provided Specifications
      • Imperial Specification List
      • Metric Specification List
      • Mixed Metric Specification List
      • Field Reference
    • List of Provided Catalogs
      • List of catalogs
        • Imperial Catalogs
        • Metric Catalogs
        • Mixed Metric Catalogs
      • Updates to Victaulic Catalog
        • Using V8i Victaulic Spec in OpenPlant Modeler Connect Edition
  • OpenPlant Modeler Interface
    • Ribbon Interface
      • Ribbon Controls
        • Changing the Ribbon Workflow
        • Switching Between the Tabs in a Workflow
        • Ribbon Search
        • Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog
          • To Add a Tool as a Child Keyboard Shortcut
          • To Add a Keyboard Shortcut to a Ribbon Group
        • 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 Custom Tool Button & Gallery
        • 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
      • Task Navigation Workflow
        • V8i Task Theme in OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition
    • Component Gallery
    • Piping Discipline
      • Piping Ribbon
      • Piping Galleries
        • Pipes Gallery
          • To Place a Pipe
          • To Route Pipe Segments With Autofitting
          • To Place Wall Pipe
          • To Place Spool Piece
          • To Place a Multiple Spools over a Total Length
          • To Place a Defined Number of Spool Pieces
          • To Manipulate a Flexible Hose Path
          • Auto Align AccuDraw when Placing Pipe
          • Snap to an Active Point of an Elbow
          • Minimum Pipe Length
        • Elbows Gallery
          • To Place a Bend Component
        • Tees Gallery
          • Level Invert Tee
          • To Place a Branching Component
          • To Insert a Branching Component into a Pipe
          • To Place Reducing Piping Components
          • Minimum Distance Calculation For Branch Component From Pipe End
          • Branch Angle for Pipe Wye and Lateral Tee
        • Valves Gallery
          • To Place a Valve to an Existing Component
        • Operators Gallery
        • Flanges Gallery
          • To Place Flanges and Clamps
        • Couplings Gallery
          • Coupling Placement
        • Olets Gallery
          • Saddle Olet
            • To Modify Saddle Class Olets
          • Olet Placement
          • Tap Ports
          • Place an Olet at a Tap Port Location
          • Place an Olet without a Defined Tap Port
          • To Place a Tap Port on Pipe
          • To Place Advance Tap Port on Component
        • Reducers
          • Reducers Placement
        • Fittings Gallery
          • Suction Bell Mouth
            • To Modify Suction Bell Mouth
          • Fittings Placement
        • Generic Components
          • Generic Component Placement
          • Add Custom Component Attributes for a Class
          • To Place Note in a Model
        • Custom Components
          • Custom Piping Component Builder
            • Create a Custom Component for Re-Use
            • Create a Custom Component
          • Place User Custom Component
            • Known Limitations When Placing a User Custom Component
            • To Place a User Custom Component
            • To Place a User Custom Support
          • Place Component from Cell
            • To Place a Component from a Cell
          • To Place Cell from Components Center and Create a Custom Component
        • Support Galleries
          • Anchors Gallery
          • Guides Gallery
          • Hangers Gallery
          • Shoes Gallery
            • To Modify Saddle Support Class Using Parameters
          • Base Supports Gallery
          • Elbow Support Gallery
          • Miscellaneous Support Gallery
          • Support Location Gallery
          • Copy Support
          • Support Placement
          • Auto-Placement
          • Copy Pipe Support
          • To Place a Support
          • To Place Supports Using Auto-Placement
          • To Place a Custom Support from Cell
          • To Align Pipe Supports On Sloped Pipe
      • Piping Network Tools
        • Create Pipeline
        • Pipeline Manager
          • IsoSheet Manager
            • How To Create IsoSheet
            • How To Create Single IsoSheet for Multiple Pipelines
            • How To Edit IsoSheet
            • How To Move Unassigned Components to IsoSheet
            • How To Delete IsoSheet from the Isosheet Manager
            • How To Remove Components from IsoSheet
          • Column Selection Dialog
          • Edit Insulation
          • Change Spec/Size
          • Spec Validation Dialog
          • Edit Pipe Bends Dialog
          • Joint Associations Manager
          • Generate Spool ID
          • Assign Spool Number Dialog
          • OpenPlant Stress Run Interface
          • To Create New Pipeline
          • To Replace Components
          • To Change Spec/Size for Components
          • To Move Components to Other Pipeline
          • To Edit Insulation
          • To Automatically Generate an IsoSheet
          • To Move Joint Associations
          • To Generate Iso from Pipeline Manager
          • To Add Support Engineering Supports to Iso
          • To Create Stress Analysis PXF
        • Intelligent Line Manager
          • To Create an Intelligent Centerline from a smartline or line segment.
          • How To Populate an Intelligent Centerline
          • How To Merge an Intelligent Line with a Connecting SmartLine Segment
          • How To Create Multiple Intelligent Lines
        • Connectivity Checker
          • To Check Connectivity on Piping Components
        • Replace Components
        • 2D to 3D Integration
          • Consistency Checker Report
          • Consistency Checker Report Viewer
          • Consistency Checker Sync Differences Dialog
          • Synchronize Changes to 2D Components
        • General Component Placement
        • To Place a Known Distance from an Existing Component
        • To Attach to an Existing Component
        • To Insert a Component into Existing Pipe
    • Equipment Discipline
      • Equipment Ribbon
      • Place Equipment Dialog
      • Equipment Galleries
        • Vessels Gallery
        • Tanks Gallery
        • Pumps Gallery
        • Heat Exchangers Gallery
        • Heating and Cooling Gallery
        • Miscellaneous Equipment Gallery
      • Edit Equipment Tools
        • Modify Equipment
        • Nozzle Manager
          • Datum Manager
          • Attach Nozzles and Datums Dialog
          • To Export Nozzles
          • To Load Exported Nozzle Properties
          • To Assign Nozzle Tags from the Tag Browser
          • To Delete Datum
          • To Add Datum
          • To Rename Datum
          • To Copy/Paste Nozzle Values
          • To Move Datum
          • To Change a Datum - Z-axis
          • To Change a Datum - Y axis
        • Freeform Nozzle
          • To Place Free Form Nozzle
        • Nozzle Locator
      • User Defined Equipment
        • Create Equipment
        • Reserved Area
        • Place from Cell
      • To Place an Equipment Component
      • To Place a Horizontal Pump from Spec
      • To Place a Nozzle
      • To Create Custom Equipment
      • To save Parametric Equipment in XML file
      • To Place a Reserved Area
    • HVAC Discipline
      • HVAC Ribbon
      • HVAC Galleries
        • Duct Gallery
          • Hookup Tool
        • HVAC Transitions Gallery
        • HVAC Elbows Gallery
        • Tees and Wyes Gallery
        • Crosses Gallery
        • Connectors Gallery
        • Take Offs Gallery
        • Diffusers Gallery
        • Grilles Gallery
        • Inline Devices Gallery
        • Access Doors Gallery
        • Architectural Components Gallery
        • Dust Collectors Gallery
        • Laterals Gallery
        • HVAC Equipment Gallery
        • HVAC Custom Tools Gallery
          • HVAC Component Builder
            • HVAC Connect Points Dialog
              • Define Connect Points
            • To Create a HVAC Custom Component
          • Place Component from Cell
        • Registers Gallery
        • To Connect to an Existing Component
        • Place a Component in Space
        • To Place an HVAC Duct
        • To Place HVAC Bend Components
        • To Place HVAC Branching Components
        • To Place HVAC Equipment Components
        • To Place HVAC Inline Components
        • To Place HVAC Lateral Components
        • To Place HVAC Access Door
        • To Place an HVAC Takeoff
        • To Place HVAC Grille
        • To Place a Side Wall Register or Drum Louver
        • To Place a Single or Cross Body Register
      • HVAC Network
        • Create HVAC System
        • HVAC System Manager
          • Choose Details Dialog
        • Connectivity Checker
    • Raceways Discipline
      • Raceways Ribbon
      • Raceway Placement
      • Raceways Galleries
        • Straight Trays Gallery
        • Horizontal Elbows Gallery
        • Inside Elbows Gallery
        • Outside Elbows Gallery
        • Tray Reducers Gallery
        • Tray Branches Gallery
        • To Place TrayLine Components
      • Tray Network
        • Create Trayline
        • Trayline Manager
        • Connectivity Checker
        • To Create New Trayline
        • To Edit a Trayline
    • Engineered Supports Ribbon
      • Support Galleries
        • Component Gallery
        • Gallery Configuration Dialog
        • Pipe Attachments
          • Standard Pipe Attachment Placement
          • How To Place a Support Component
          • How To Place a Beam C-Clamp
        • Fitting Attachments
          • Fitting Attachment Placement
        • Support Hardware
          • Standard Support Hardware Placement
        • Assemblies
          • Standard Assembly Placement
          • Select Assembly dialog
          • Assembly Definition dialog
          • How To Place an Assembly
        • Support Frames
          • Standard Placement of Pre-Defined Support Frames
          • Placement Options for Cantilever Frames
            • How To Place Cantilever Supports Using Stretch Mode
            • How To Place Cantilever Using Input Mode
          • Placement Options for Support Frames
          • Standard Procedure to Create Steel Shape
            • How To Create a Steel Shape
          • Place Cantilevers
            • Place Flush Mounted Cantilever
            • Place Side Mounted Cantilever
          • How To Place Support Frames Using Stretch Mode
        • Tray Supports
          • Hanging Tray Supports
          • Bracket Tray Supports
          • Standard Placement of Center Hung or Trapeze Tray Supports
          • How To Place Trapeze Tray Support
        • HVAC Supports
          • HVAC Support Placement Dialogs
          • HVAC Support Placement
        • OpenPlant Modeler Common Dialogs
          • Properties Dialog
          • Path Placement Dialog
          • Component Placement Dialog
          • Stretch Dialog
          • Customizing Property Grid Views
          • Custom Auto Filter Dialog
            • To Create a Custom Filter
          • Filter Editor Dialog
            • To Add a New Condition to a Filter
          • Column Chooser Dialog
      • Tools Group
        • External Reports
          • Options Dialog
          • Report Form
        • Project Dashboard
          • Project Dashboard Interface
          • Common Dialogs
            • Unit Converter
            • Column Chooser Dialog
            • Filter Editor Dialog
            • Custom AutoFilter Dialog
          • Administration
            • Class Browser
              • Class Browser - Navigation Tree
              • Class Browser - Class Information
              • Class Browser - Properties Grid
              • Find Class or Property Dialog
              • Filter Properties Grid
              • Property Grid Options
              • Edit Class Table Links
              • Export Data
              • Import Data
            • Property Extensions
            • UOM Definitions
            • Manage Scripts
            • Consistency Checker
            • Lookup List Manager
              • Look Up List dialog
            • Value Map Manager
            • View Editor
          • Settings
            • Project Parameters
            • Sequence Manager
            • Expressions Manager
            • Visual Manager
          • Customization
            • Template Editor
              • Create New Template
            • Component Builder
              • Create New Component from Existing Template
              • New Component dialog
            • Catalog Loader
              • Catalog Loader Setup dialog
              • Create Stage dialog
              • Edit Stage dialog
              • How To Add Catalog Records
              • Update Briefcase dialog
          • Reference Browser
            • Unit Converter
            • Spring Calculator
        • Message Viewer
      • Operations
        • Model Expert
        • Edit Component Properties
        • Component Visibility
        • Support Locator
          • How To Place a Support Locator
          • How To Place a Support using a Support Locator
        • Component Manipulator
        • Replace Support Vendor\Dimensions
        • Group Supports
        • Update
        • Modify Frame
          • Modify Cantilever Frame Scenarios
          • Modify L-Frame Scenarios
          • Modify T-Frame and U-Frame Scenarios
      • Drawing Production
        • Generate Support Drawing
          • To Generate a Support Drawing for Selected Assembly
        • Generate Support Drawing Manually
        • Define Graphics Drawing Area
        • Define BOM Drawing Area
        • Place Number Callout
        • Place Linear Scale Dimension
          • Dimension the Support Assembly
        • Place Elevation Callout
        • Place Pipe Cross Section
        • Place Steel Cross-Section
        • Place Weld Symbol
        • Edit Text
        • Edit Tags
        • Support Drawing Template Creation
        • How To Define a Support Drawing Template
    • Bentley Raceway and Cable Management Tools
      • Cable Tray and Conduit Tools
        • Raceway Router
          • Raceway Configuration - Setup Grid
          • Routing Preferences Dialog
          • To Route Raceway
          • To Connect Raceways
        • Raceway Generator
          • To Generate a Raceway
          • To Convert a B-Spline to a Raceway
        • Raceway IDs
          • To Assign Raceway IDs
          • Defining Raceway IDs
        • AutoPlace Conduit
          • To AutoPlace Conduit between Equipment Component(s) and Single Voltage Raceway using one Conduit
          • AutoPlace Conduit between Multiple Equipment Components and Raceways with Different Voltage Levels
        • Raceway Properties
          • To Edit Raceway Properties
        • Check Routing Connectivity
        • Extend Raceway
          • To Extend a Raceway
        • Insert Part
          • To Insert a Part into Raceway
          • Defining Raceway Parts
        • Modify Raceway
          • To Copy a Raceway
          • To Move a Raceway
          • To Stretch a Raceway
        • Raceway Size
          • Changing Raceway Size
        • Generate Routing Lines
          • To Generate Routing Lines
        • Raceway Offset
          • To Create a Parallel Raceway
        • Raceway Settings
          • To Change Raceway Settings
        • Cut Raceway
          • Cutting Raceway
        • Edit Raceway Part
        • Delete Raceway
          • To Delete a Raceway
        • Supports
          • Edit Component Properties
          • Component Manipulator
          • Custom Auto Filter Dialog
            • To Create a Custom Filter
          • Place a Raceway Support
      • Underground System Tools
        • Duct Bank Router
          • Spacer Configuration Tool
          • Setup Grid Dialog
          • To Route Duct Bank
          • To Setup the Duct Bank Configuration
        • Duct Bank Properties
          • Spacer Property Manager
        • Modify Duct Bank
          • To Copy a Duct Bank
          • To Move a Duct Bank
          • Stretching Duct Bank
        • Cut Duct Bank
        • Extend Duct Bank
          • To Extend a Duct Bank
        • Delete Duct Bank
          • To Delete a Duct Bank
        • Duct Bank Concrete
          • To Generate Duct Bank Concrete
        • Duct Bank Concrete Properties
        • Place Manhole
          • Place a Manhole
        • Edit Manhole
          • Equipment Manager
          • Equipment Properties
          • To Edit Equipment Properties
        • Trench Router
          • Setup Cable Supports Configuration Dialog
          • To Route Concrete Trench
        • Trench Property Manager
        • Modify Trench
          • To Copy a Trench Component
          • To Stretch a Trench Component
          • To Move a Trench Component
        • Insert Trench Part
          • To Insert a Part into Trench
        • Extend Trench
          • To Extend a Trench Component
        • Delete Trench
          • To Delete a Trench Component
        • Place Cable Route
        • Delete Cable Route
      • Display Manager
      • Object Info
      • Project Manager
      • Document Manager
      • Options
        • Options - Cad Standards
          • Cad Standards - Levels
          • CAD Standards - Tags
          • Delete Confirmation Dialog
          • CAD Standards - How To Topics
            • To Add a Level Overwrite
            • To Import Levels from an External File
            • To Add New Tag Style
        • Options - UDA Settings
          • UDA Settings - Raceway UDAs
        • Options - Raceway Specifications
          • Raceway Specifications - Raceway Categories
          • Raceway Specifications - Level Assignment
          • Raceway Categories Dialog
          • Raceway Filters Dialog
        • Options - Status Management
      • Evaluate Dataset
      • Validate Active Dataset
      • Raceway Catalog Creation
        • Raceway Catalog Creation - Fittings
        • Raceway Catalog Creation - UDAs
    • Structural Discipline
      • Structural ribbon
        • ProStructures Common
          • Modeling Tools and Primitives
            • Construction Lines Tools
              • CONSTRUCTION
                • CONSTRUCTION - Construction Lines tab
                • CONSTRUCTION - Measurement tab
                • Measuring Distances
            • Workframes
              • Workframe
                • Workframe - Layout tab
                • Workframe - Views tab
                • Workframe - Text X / Text Y tabs
                • Workframe - Border Lines tab
                • Workframe - Options tab
                • Workframe - Cells tab
              • To place a workframe
              • Creating a Standard Work Frame
              • Modifying the Grid Spacing of Your Work Frame
              • Adding Concrete Elements to Your Work Frame
                • To add columns from the Work Frame dialog
                • To add beams from the Work Frame dialog
                • To add floors from the Work Frame dialog
                • To add walls from the Work Frame dialog
                • To add pad footings under columns from the Work Frame dialog
                • To add a strip footing from the Work Frame dialog
              • Naming Work Frame Axes
              • Creating User-defined Axis Capsules
                • To create Cell to use as your axis capsule
                • To select the user-defined cell as your axis capsule
              • Asymmetric Divisions
            • Anchor Bolt Styles
              • Anchor Bolt Styles - Hook A. Bolts tab
              • Anchor Bolt Styles - Bent A. Bolts tab
              • Anchor Bolt Styles - Plate A. Bolts tab
              • Anchor Bolt Styles - Head Bolts tab
              • Anchor Bolt Styles - Dowels Studs tab
              • Anchor Bolt Styles - Assignments tab
              • Inserting an anchor bolt using the dialog
            • Grid Systems Manager
              • Grid System Settings
              • To Create a Grid System
              • To Modify the Grid Systems (Global) Settings
              • To Duplicate and Rotate Orthogonal and Radial Grids
              • To Define Grid Line Min/Max Extents
            • Modeling Solids in OpenPlant Modeler
              • Add Solid Reference
              • PS Solids Tools
            • PS Toggles
          • Modifying Model Elements
            • Move and Copy Parts
              • Copy/Move tools
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Move and Copy tabs
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Turn tab
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Mirror tab
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Align tab
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Transfer Modifications tab
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Rotate tab
                • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Settings tab
              • Array 3D
            • 3D Modifications
              • Modify tools
              • Element Modification
                • Element Modification - Common tab
                  • Platform Design Example
                  • Notch
                  • Polygonal Cut-Outs
                    • To Inverse Boolean Subtract from a Hollow Shape
                • Element Modification - Shapes tab
                  • Notch between two Shapes
                    • Cope
                    • Moment Cope
                    • Cope - US Cope
                • Element Modification - Plates tab
                • Element Modification - Chamfer tab
                • Element Modification - Edges tab
                • Element Modification - Options tab
                • Element Modification - Connection editor tab
              • Boolean Tools
          • Group Structure
            • Creation and Processing of Groups
              • Administrate Groups
                • Administrate Groups - Groups, Sub groups, Assemblies tab
                • Administrate Groups - Verify tab
                • Administrate Groups - Settings tab
              • Display in ProSteel-Properties
          • Positioning
            • Automatic Positioning
            • Positionflags and Positioning
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Insert tab
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Steel Positioning tab
                • Positioning and Comparison Rules dialog - Automatic Position details
                  • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Filter and Order tab
                  • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Options tab
                  • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Prefixes tab
                  • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Comparison method tab
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Concrete Positioning tab
                • Automatic Position Settings dialog
                • Positioning Macros dialog
                • Bar Factory Settings dialog
                • Macro Builder dialog
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Distribute tab
                • Distribution Settings dialog
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Others tab
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Drawing Number tab
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Layout tab
                • Position Flag Definition dialog
              • Positionflags and Positioning - Sort tab
            • Assigning Position Numbers
            • To Incorporate Parts and Groups EED Data to a PositionFlag Definition
            • To assign position numbers to a concrete model
            • Distribution Procedure
            • Macro tools
              • Match Properties
              • Material Mapper
              • Show Material Index
              • Position Main Parts
              • Shipping Main Parts
              • Group Note Update
              • Group Position Number Update
              • Note Update
              • Position Number Update
              • Create Cover
              • Hide/Show Objects
              • Hide/Show Part Label
              • Select Object / Offset
              • Hide/Show Parts
              • Update Group Name
          • User Part Center
            • Creating and Editing User Parts
              • To Create a User Part
              • To Modify a User Part
              • To Delete a User Cell
            • Insertion and Insertion Points
              • Inserting Cells
              • To Create Additional Insertion Points
              • Insertion Points with Alignment
            • Selecting User Parts and Folders
              • Selecting User Parts
              • Creating Folders
              • Importing Folders
              • Deleting Folders
            • (User Part Center) Settings
              • User-defined Sorting
            • Database of User Part Data
              • User-Defined Data Fields dialog
                • Defining Data Fields
              • User Part Data dialog
                • Entering User Part Data
                • Understanding Predefined Data Fields
              • Using the Display Filter
                • Edit Display Filter dialog
                • To set up the User Part Center display filter
              • Maintaining the Database
              • Creating a New Database
                • To manually create a new database
                • To update your database
          • Working With Parts
            • Understanding Parts and Views
              • Rebar Label Variables
            • Working With Part Families
              • Part Families
              • Part Family dialog
              • To set up a part family
              • To add parts to a part family
              • To remove parts from a part family
              • To update parts with attributes assigned to the part family:
            • Search Parts
              • To search for a part in your model
            • Compare Parts
            • Process Status
              • Process Status Definitions File
            • Concrete Solid Overlay
          • Create Parts Lists
            • Partlist Creation
              • Placeholders for the output path
              • Importing the Parts
                • Object GUID data in Partlist
            • Process Parts List
              • OpenPlant Modeler Partlist
              • Parts List Processing - Main Window
              • Create Partlist Element
              • Parts List Menus
            • Weight Values Summary
            • Drawing Partlist
              • Drawing Partlist - Insert tab
              • Drawing Partlist - List Styles tab
              • Drawing Partlist - Content tab
            • Groups Drawing Containment List
              • Groups Drawing Containment List - Insert tab
              • Groups Drawing Containment List - Layout tab
                • Format dialog (via Group Containment List, Layout)
              • Groups Drawing Containment List - List Styles tab
              • Groups Drawing Containment List - Content tab
            • To Create a Containment List
            • Item Types in Partlist
              • Item Type Properties in ProStructures
              • Item Types in ProConcrete Reports
                • ProConcrete Partlist Database Details
              • Item Types in ProSteel Reports
                • ProSteel Partlist Database Details
          • Drawing Information Table
          • Data Exchange
            • Exchange Lists
              • Names at Data Exchange dialog
              • Exchange List in dBASE-Format
            • Interface Format Selection
              • Data Exchange - Control Entity tab
            • Data Import
              • Import - General Settings
              • Import - Convert tab
            • Data Export
              • Export - General tab
              • Export - Convert tab
            • Data Exchange with RSTAB
            • Interface Formats
              • DSTV Product Interface Steel Construction
                • DSTV-Product Interface Data Import
                • DSTV-Product Interface Data Export
              • DSTV Data export
                • Hints for Transfer to Knierim
                • Example for the Output of a PPS-File
              • DSTV Analysis Interface dialog
                • DSTV NC Data Output
              • SDNF-Interface
              • KISS-Interface
              • CIMSteel/2-Interface
              • NC Data Interface
                • NC Data
                  • NC Data - General tab
                    • ZEMAN® Assembler
                  • NC Data (DSTV Options) - Data tab
                    • NC Data - Data - Header-ST tab
                    • NC Data - Data - Holes-BO tab
                    • NC Data - Data - Marking Attached Part tab
                    • NC Data - Data - Text Stenciling-SI tab
                    • NC Data - Data - Profile-PR tab
                  • NC Data - Customize tab
                  • NC Data - Data - DXF Options tab
                  • Example Output of an NC-File
                • Expression Builder (Name Builder)
                • Log File
              • Export Groups
                • To Export Groups
            • Integrated Structural Modeling
              • What is ISM?
              • Sync ISM Tools Overview
              • Create Repository
              • Update Repository
              • New From Repository
              • Update From Repository
              • ISM Transformation Setting dialog
              • Section Mapping dialog
              • Material Mapping dialog
              • Creating a new OpenPlant Modeler Model from an ISM Repository
            • StruMIS (Export IFC)
            • Export OpenPlant Modeler Properties to iModel Hub
          • Using Extended Entity Data in OpenPlant Modeler
            • Extended Entity Data File Format
            • Group User EED
            • Using EEDs for a single Shape
            • EED Dialog
            • Key-ins for Extended Entity Data
          • Properties
            • Shape Properties dialog
              • Layout
              • Shape Type
              • Positions
              • Dimensioning Points
              • Analysis View tab
              • Data
              • Values
              • Conical Flange offsets dialog
              • Bending
              • Static View
              • Shortening
            • Plate Properties dialog
              • Layout
              • Position
              • Dimensioning points
              • Data tab
              • Values tab
            • Bolt Properties dialog
              • Layout
              • Data
              • Values
            • Primitives dialog
            • Special Part Properties dialog
            • Assembly Properties dialog
            • Solid Reference Properties
            • Work Frames / Views
            • Structural Elements
            • Roof/Wall-Objects
            • Position Flags, Elevations, Weld Marks, etc.
            • Drawing Parts Lists
            • 3D Modifications
              • Holes
              • Boolean tab
              • Chamfer tab
              • Cuts tab
              • Polycuts tab
              • Edges tab
              • Notches tab
            • Common Properties
              • Group, Sub group tabs
              • Loglinks tab
              • Assignment tab
        • Steel Modeling
          • Steel Elements
            • Shapes
              • Shapes - Straight shapes tab
              • Shapes - Bent shapes tab
              • Shapes - Spiral shapes tab
              • Shapes - Options tab
              • Shape Catalog
            • Adding straight shapes
            • Girder Position
            • Insertion of Shapes
            • Automatic Insertion
            • Shape Sections
            • Plates/Polyplates
              • Plates/Polyplates - Straight Plates tab
              • Plates/Polyplates - Arc Plates tab
              • Plates/Polyplates - Web Grating tab
              • Plates/Polyplates - Options tab
            • Analysis of Dimensions
            • Bent Plates
              • Bent Plates - Append Flange tab
              • Bent Plates - Append plate tab
            • 3D Bent Plates
            • Dependence of Segments
            • Bolt Styles
              • Bolt Styes - Bolting tab
              • Bolt Styles - Threaded Rods tab
              • Bolt Styles - Bolt Style tab
                • Bolt Settings - Bolt Definition
                • Bolt Settings - Nut Definition
                • Bolt Settings - Washer Definition
                • Bolt Settings - Wedge Washer Definition
              • Bolt Styles - Sort tab
          • Steel Connections
            • Connections Gallery
            • Shear Plates
              • Shear Plate Connection
                • Shear Plate Connection - Shapes tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Distance tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Connect tab
                • Shear Plate Connection – Cope / Stiffener tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Punch Holes tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Data tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Group tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Assignment tab
                • Shear Plate Connection - Connection Data tab
              • Box Beam Shear Connection
                • Box Beam Shear Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Box Beam Shear Connection - Connect tab
                • Box Beam Shear Connection - Joist Plates tab
                • Box Beam Shear Connection - Weld Plates tab
                • Box Beam Shear Connection - Assignment tab
              • Stiffener Connection
                • Stiffener Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Stiffener Connection - Spacing tab
                • Stiffener Connection - Stiffeners tab
                • Stiffener Connection - Stiffeners Edge tab
                • Stiffener Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Shear Connection
                • Beam Shear Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Shear Connection - Connection tab
                • Beam Shear Connection - Joint Plate tab
                • Beam Shear Connection - Stiffener tab
                • Beam Shear Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Shear Connection C1
                • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Connection tab
                • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Joint Plate tab
                • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
                • Beam Shear Connection C1- Assignment tab
            • To place shear plate connection
            • To Create Shear Connections
            • Column Beam Connections
              • Web Angle Connection
                • Web Angle Connection - Shapes tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Distance tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Connect tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Welding tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Cope tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Data tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Group tab
                • Web Angle Connection - Assignment tab
                • To Create Web Angle Connection
              • Beam Column Flange Connection
                • Beam Column Flange Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection – Joint tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection - Support tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection – Connect Holes tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection - Support Holes tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection - Bolts tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection – Stiffener tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Joint tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Support tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Connect Holes tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Support Holes tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Bolts tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
                • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Assignment tab
              • Moment Connection
                • Moment Connection – Shear tab
                • Flange Moment Connection - Upper/Lower Moment tab
                • Moment Connection - Extras tab
                • Moment Connection - Assignment tab
              • Web Moment Connection
                • Web Moment Connection - Moments tab
                • Web Moment Connection - Shear tab
                • Web Moment Connection - Rat Hole/Stiffener tab
                • Web Moment Connection - Assignments tab
              • Seated Connection
                • Seated Connection – Bottom/Top Seat tab
                • Seated Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Column End Plate Connection
                • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Connect tab
                • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Plate Chamfer tab
                • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Stiffener tab
                • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection
                • Beam Column Web Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection – Joint tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection - Support tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection – Connect Holes tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection - Support Holes tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection - Bolts tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection - Stiffener tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Joint tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 – Support tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Connect Holes tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Support Holes tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 – Bolts tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
                • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Assignment tab
              • Pipe Strap Connection
                • Pipe Strap Connection - Strap tab
                • Pipe Strap Connection - Plate tab
                • Pipe Strap Connection - Cleat tab
                • Pipe Strap Connection - Option tab
                • Pipe Strap Connection - Standard tab
                • Pipe Strap Connection - Assignment tab
            • End Plate Connections
              • Endplates
                • Endplates - Layout tab
                • Endplates - Holes tab
                • Endplates - Connect tab
                • Endplates – Punch Holes tab
                • Endplates - Galvanization Holes tab
                • Endplates – Moment tab
                • Endplates - Shear tab
                • Endplates - User-defined tab
                • Endplates – Stiffener tab
                • Endplates - Stiffeners tab
                • Endplates - Bt. Chord tab
                • Endplates - Group tab
                • Endplates - Assignment tab
                • Endplates - Connection Data tab
              • To Create Plate Connection
            • Auto-Connect tools
              • AutoConnect
              • AutoConnect Data Manager
                • AutoConnect Data Manager - Project Setup tab
                • AutoConnect Data Manager - Record Setup tab
                • AutoConnect Data Manager - Connection Data tab
            • Base Plates
              • Standard Baseplate
                • Standard Baseplate - Layout tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Holes tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Connect tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Data tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Dowels tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Assignment tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Punch Holes tab
                • Standard Baseplate - Galvanization Holes tab
              • General Baseplate
                • General Baseplate - Dimensions tab
                • General Baseplate - Connect tab
                • General Baseplate - Dowel tab
                • General Baseplate - Flange tab
                • General Baseplate - Corner tab
                • General Baseplate - Inner tab
                • General Baseplate - Radial tab
                • General Baseplate - Extras tab
                • General Baseplate - Extension tab
                • General Baseplate - Standard tab
                • General Baseplate - Assignment tab
              • C1 Baseplate
                • C1 Baseplate - Dimensions tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Connect tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Dowel tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Flange tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Corner tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Inner tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Radial tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Extras tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Extensions tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Standard tab
                • C1 Baseplate - Assignment tab
            • To Insert Base Plates
            • Splice Connections
              • Splice Connection
                • Splice Connection - Options tab
                • Splice Connection - Top/Bottom tab
                • Splice Connection - Left/Right tab
                • Splice Connection - Data tab
                • Splice Connection - Assignment tab
                • Splice Connection - Connection Data tab
              • Splice Connection C1
                • Splice Connection C1 - Options tab
                • Splice Connection C1 - Flange tab
                • Splice Connection C1 - Web tab
                • Splice Connection C1 - Assignment tab
              • Pipe Flange Connection
                • Pipe Flange Connection - Dimension tab
                • Pipe Flange Connection - Assignment tab
              • Angle Splice Connection
                • Angle Splice Connection - Dimension tab
                • Angle Splice Connection - Assignment tab
              • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection
                • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Connect tab
                • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Beam Splice Connection
                • Beam Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Beam Splice Connection - Assignment tab
              • Box Beam Splice Connection
                • Box Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Box Beam Splice Connection - Holes tab
                • Box Beam Splice Connection - Assignment tab
              • Column Splice Connection
                • Column Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Column Splice Connection - Splice Plates tab
                • Column Splice Connection - Flange Plates tab
                • Column Splice Connection - Assignment tab
            • Purlin Connection
              • Purlin Connection
                • Purlin Connection - Bolting tab
                • Purlin Connection - Purlin Shoe tab
                • Purlin Connection - Purlin Cleat tab
                • Cleat Plate dialog
                • Purlin Connection - Purlin Shape tab
                • Purlin Connection - Assignment tab
              • Fly Brace Connection
                • Fly Brace Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Fly Brace Connection - Shapes tab
                • Fly Brace Connection - Connection tab
                • Fly Brace Connection - Standard tab
                • Fly Brace Connection - Assignment tab
              • Beam Clamp Connection
                • Beam Clamp Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Clamp Connection - Connection tab
                • Beam Clamp Connection - Shapes tab
                • Beam Clamp Connection - Assignment tab
              • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection
                • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Connect tab
                • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Stiffener tab
                • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Assignment tab
            • Bracing Connections
              • Static Bracing
                • Static Bracing - Shapes tab
                • Static Bracing - Connect tab
                • Static Bracing - Distance tab
                • Static Bracing - Assignment tab
                • Creating Static Bracing
              • Rod Brace Connection
              • Gusset Plate Connections
                • Gusset Plate Connection
                  • Gusset Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
                  • Gusset Plate Connection - Options tab
                  • Gusset Plate Connection - Assignment tab
                • Dual Gusset Connection
                  • Dual Gusset Connection - Plate tab
                  • Dual Gusset Connection - Seats tab
                  • Dual Gusset Connection - Assignments tab
              • Beam Column Brace Connection
                • Beam Column Brace Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Beam Column Brace Connection - Stiffeners tab
                • Beam Column Brace Connection - Assignment tab
              • Flange Brace Connection
                • Flange Brace Connection - General tab
                • Flange Brace Connection - Shear Plate tab
                • Flange Brace Connection - Connect Support tab
                • Flange Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab
                • Flange Brace Connection - Assignment tab
              • Creating Flange/Web Brace
              • Web Brace Connection
                • Web Brace Connection - General tab
                • Web Brace Connection - Shear Plate tab
                • Web Brace Connection - Connect Support tab
                • Web Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab
                • Web Brace Connection - Stiffener tab
                • Web Brace Connection - Assignment tab
              • Web Brace Chinese
                • Web Brace Chinese Connection - General tab
                • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Shear Plate tab
                • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Connect Support tab
                • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Connect Brace tab
                • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Stiffeners tab
                • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Assignment tab
              • Hollow Shape Bracing
                • Hallow Shape Bracing - General tab
                • Hallow Shape Bracing - Tie Plate tab
                • Hallow Shape Bracing - Brace tab
                • Hallow Shape Bracing - Assignment tab
              • Creating Hollow Shape Brace
              • Wrap Around Gusset
                • Wrap Around Gusset - Gusset Parameters tab
                • Wrap Around Gusset - Support 1/2 Clip Angles tab
                • Wrap Around Gusset - Braces tab
                • Wrap Around Gusset - Assignment tab
              • Brace Splice Connection
                • Brace Splice Connection - General tab
                • Brace Splice Connection - Support tab
                • Brace Splice Connection - Connect tab
                • Brace Splice Connection - Assignment tab
            • Stiffener
              • Stiffener
                • Stiffener - Layout tab
                • Stiffener - Connect tab
                • Stiffener - Punch Holes tab
                • Stiffener - Options tab
                • Stiffener - Assignment tab
              • Oblique Stiffeners
              • Stiffener Distribution
                • Stiffener Distribution - Layout tab
                • Stiffener Distribution - Connect tab
                • Stiffener Distribution - Options tab
                • Stiffener Distribution - Assignment tab
              • To Create Stiffener Distribution
              • To Modify Stiffener Distribution
              • To Delete Stiffener Distribution
            • Haunch
              • Haunch - Dimensions tab
              • Haunch - Assignment tab
              • Haunch - Connection Data tab
            • Creating Haunch Connections
            • Unrestricted Haunch Positioning
            • Cross Bolting
              • Cross Bolting - Geometry tab
              • Cross Bolting - Drilling/Bolting tab
              • Cross Bolting - Assignment tab
            • To Create Cross Bolting connection
            • To Modify Cross Bolting connection
            • To Delete Cross Bolting connection
            • To Manipulate Cross Bolting connection
            • Substation Gallery
              • Single Frame
                • Creating a Single Frame
                • Editing a Single Frame
                • Deleting a Single Frame
              • Single Frame Cap
                • Creating a Single Frame Cap
                • Editing a Single Frame Cap
                • Deleting a Single Frame Cap
              • Symmetric A Frame
                • Creating a Symmetric A Frame
                • Editing a Symmetric A Frame
                • Deleting a Symmetric A Frame
              • Double Frame Cap
                • Creating a Double Frame Cap
                • Editing a Double Frame Cap
                • Deleting a Double Frame Cap
              • Vertical A Frame
                • Creating a Vertical A Frame
                • Editing a Vertical A Frame
                • Deleting a Vertical A Frame
              • Vertical A Frame Cap
                • Creating a Vertical A Frame Cap
                • Editing a Vertical A Frame Cap
                • Deleting a Vertical A Frame Cap
              • Trestle
                • Creating a Trestle
                • Editing a Trestle
                • Deleting a Trestle
              • Trestle Cap
                • Creating a Trestle Cap
                • Editing a Trestle Cap
                • Deleting a Trestle Cap
              • Single Horizontal Leg Brace
                • Creating a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
                • Editing a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
                • Deleting a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Double Horizontal Leg Brace
                • Creating a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
                • Editing a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
                • Deleting a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Combination Horizontal Brace
                • Creating a Combination Horizontal Brace
                • Editing a Combination Horizontal Brace
                • Deleting a Combination Horizontal Brace
              • Brace Support Plate
                • Creating a Brace Support Plate
                • Editing a Brace Support Plate
                • Deleting a Brace Support Plate
              • Horizontal Support Plate
                • Creating a Horizontal Support Plate
                • Editing a Horizontal Support Plate
                • Deleting a Horizontal Support Plate
              • Simple Structure
                • Creating a Simple Structure
                • Editing a Simple Structure
                • Deleting a Simple Structure
              • Lightning Rod
                • Creating a Lightening Rod
                • Editing a Lightning Rod
                • Deleting a Lightning Rod
              • Create Multi-Frame
                • Creating a Multi-Frame
                • Editing a Multi-Frame
                • Deleting a Multi-Frame
              • Convert Frame Type
                • Converting Frame Types
                • Editing a Convert Frame Type
                • Deleting a Convert Frame Type
              • Truss Connection
                • Truss Connection - General tab
                • Truss Connection - Middle Zone tab
                • Truss Connection - End Zone tab
                • Truss Connection - End Condition tab
                • Truss Connection - Group tab
                • Truss Connection - Arrangement tab
                • Truss Connection - Assignment tab
                • Truss Connection - Load Point tab
                • Creating a Truss with Truss Connection
                • Editing a Truss Created with Truss Connection
                • Deleting a Truss Created with Truss Connection
              • Truss Support Designer Module
                • Creating a Truss Support
                • Editing a Truss Support
                • Deleting a Truss Support
              • Cover Plate
                • Creating a Cover Plate
                • Editing a Cover Plate
                • Deleting a Cover Plate
              • Single Brace A
                • Creating a Single Brace
                • Editing a Single Brace
                • Deleting a Single Brace
              • Double Brace
                • Creating a Double Brace
                • Editing a Double Brace
                • Deleting a Double Brace
              • Triple Brace A
                • Creating a Triple Brace
                • Editing a Triple Brace
                • Deleting a Triple Brace
              • Truss Connector
                • Creating Truss Connections
              • Convert Model
                • Converting Physical Models to Analytical Models
                • Converting Analytical Models to Physical Models
                • ISM Exchange
              • Custom Size Pipes
            • Edit Connection
            • Delete Connection
          • User Connection [Technology Preview]
            • Create User Connection Dialog
            • Connection Parameters Manager
            • To Create Single Member User Connection
            • To Create a Two Member User Connection
            • To place the User Connection by using the User Connection Gallery
          • Structural Objects
            • Dynamic Bracing
              • Dynamic Bracing - Common tab
              • Dynamic Bracing - Bolts tab
              • Dynamic Bracing - Shape Bracing tab
              • Dynamic Bracing - Rod Bracing tab
              • Dynamic Bracing - Pipe Bracing tab
              • Dynamic Bracing - Bracing Catalogues tab
              • Dynamic Bracing - Assignment tab
            • Working with dynamic bracing
            • Stair
              • Stair - Dimensions tab
              • Stair - Basis tab
              • Stair - Platforms tab
              • Stair - Shapes tab
              • Stair - Bolts tab
              • Stair - Steps tab
              • Stair - Handrail tab
              • Stair - Workframe tab
              • Stair - Assignment tab
            • To add parametric stairs
            • Extended Stairs
              • Extended Stairs - Stair tab
              • Extended Stairs - Handrail Shapes tab
              • Extended Stairs - Handrail Parameter tab
              • Extended Stairs - Panels tab
              • Extended Stairs - Platform tab
              • Extended Stairs - Steps tab
              • Extended Stairs - Frame tab
              • Extended Stairs - Assignment tab
              • To add an extended, parametric stair
            • Standard Stair
              • Standard Stair - General Parameters tab
              • Standard Stair - Stair Runs Parameters tab
              • Standard Stair - Steps Configuration tab
              • Standard Stair - Assignment tab
              • Creating a Standard Stair
            • Ladder
              • Ladder - Dimensions tab
              • Ladder - Shapes tab
              • Ladder - Wall Mounting tab
              • Ladder - Safety Cage tab
              • Ladder - Side Exit tab
              • Ladder - Assignment tab
            • Handrail
              • Handrail - Common tab
              • Handrail - Dimensions tab
              • Handrail - Dimensions-Post Distribution tab
              • Handrail - Dimensions-Offsets tab
              • Handrail - Segments tab
              • Handrail - End form tab
              • Handrail - Shapes tab
              • Handrail - Shapes-Kick plate tab
              • Handrail - Shapes-Filler Rods tab
              • Handrail - Posts tab
              • Handrail - Posts-Connection tab
              • Handrail - Posts-Handrail tab
              • Handrail - Posts-Knee Rails tab
              • Handrail - Cells tab
              • Handrail - Cells-Post Distribution tab
              • Handrail - Cells-Segments tab
              • Handrail - Cells-Posts tab
              • Handrail - Cells-Fillings tab
              • Handrail - Assignment tab
            • Working with User-Defined Cells
            • Fillings
            • To add a parametric handrail
            • Handrail Example
            • Standard Handrail
              • Standard Handrail - General tab
              • Standard Handrail - Shape tab
              • Standard Handrail - Rail Config tab
              • Standard Handrail - Post tab
              • Standard Handrail - Filler Rod tab
              • Standard Handrail - Grab Bar tab
              • Standard Handrail - Assignment tab
              • Adding a standard handrail
            • Purlin
              • Purlin - Common tab
              • Purlin - Dimensions tab
              • Purlin - Border Lines tab
              • Purlin - Shapes tab
              • Purlin - Open web joist tab
              • Purlin - Connections tab
              • Purlin - Assignments tab
            • Roof/Wall Panels
              • Panels - Dimensions tab
              • Panels - Shapes tab
              • Panels - Polycut tab
              • Panel - Assignment tab
            • Truss
              • Truss - Dimensions tab
              • Truss - Dimensions-Shape tab
              • Truss - Dimensions-Distance tab
              • Truss - Assignment tab
            • Extended Truss
              • Extended Truss - Dimension tab
              • Extended Truss - Shape tab
              • Extended Truss - Joint tab
              • Extended Truss - Settings tab
            • Portal Frame
              • Portal Frame - Dimensions tab
              • Portal Frame - Shapes tab
              • Portal Frame - Left / Right Knee tabs
              • Portal Frame - Apex tab
              • Portal Frame - Assignment tab
            • To add a portal frame
            • Joists
              • Joists - Dimensions tab
              • Joists - Layout tab
              • Joists - Shapes tab
              • Joists - Top/Down Seats tab
              • Joists - Cells tab
              • Joists - Seat Cells tab
              • Joists - Data tab
              • Joists - Database tab
              • Joists - Options tab
              • Joists - Assignment tab
            • Facade
              • Facade - Dimensions tab
              • Facade - Columns tab
              • Facade - Beams tab
              • Facade - Panels tab
              • Facade - Assignment tab
            • Catwalk and Platforms
              • Catwalk
                • Catwalk - Main tab
                • Catwalk - Frame Shapes tab
                • Catwalk - Inner Shapes tab
                • Catwalk - Handrail tab
                • Catwalk - Assignment tab
              • Rectangular Platform
                • Rectangular Platform - Main tab
                • Rectangular Platform - Frame tab
                • Rectangular Platform - Inner tab
                • Rectangular Platform - Plate tab
                • Rectangular Platform - Handrail tab
                • Rectangular Platform - Assignment tab
              • Circular Platform
                • Circular Platform - Dimension tab
                • Circular Platform - Shapes tab
                • Circular Platform - Position tab
                • Circular Platform - Handrail tab
                • Circular Platform - Assignment tab
              • To create a circular platform
            • Plate Funnels
              • Plate Funnel
                • Plate Funnel - Dimensions tab
                • Plate Funnel - Assignment tab
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced
                • Plate Funnel Enhanced - General Options tab
                • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Top/Bottom Opening tab
                • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Top/Bottom Mods tab
                • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Linear Plates tab
                • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Stiffeners tab
                • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Assignments tab
              • Plate Dispatch
                • Plate Dispatch - Main tab
                • Plate Dispatch - Plates tab
                • Plate Dispatch - Drilling/Bolting tab
          • Utilities
            • Collision Check
              • Collision Check - Values tab
              • Collision Check - Options tab
            • Center Of Gravity
            • Unfold Pipes
            • Motion Simulation
            • Convert to Solid (Create Native Solid Drawing)
              • To Get Tags as Attributes After a DWG Conversion
            • Create Native Drawing
              • Batch - Create Native Drawings
            • Analysis View
            • Dispatch Cells
              • Dispatch Cells - Bolting tab
              • Dispatch Cells - Dispatch Cells tab
              • Dispatch Cells - Assignment tab
              • Dispatch Cells - Database tab
          • User-Defined Component Parts
            • Special Parts
            • Special Shapes
              • User Shape Manager
              • To create a catalog
              • To create a special shape
              • To select a depiction resolution
              • To define a cross section
              • Roof-Wall Shapes
              • Combination Shapes
              • Special Shapes via Variant and Database
            • Weld Shapes
              • Creation of Weld Shapes
                • Weld Shapes dialog
                • Weld Shape I Type dialog
            • Parametric Shapes
          • Modify Steel Elements
            • Plate Editor
              • Plate Editor - Edit tab
              • Plate Editor - Chamfer tab
              • Plate Editor - Edges tab
            • Drilling / Bolted Connections
              • Drill
                • Drill - Dimensions tab
                  • Rectangular Drill Hole Fields
                • Drill - Bolts tab
                • Drill - Settings tab
                • Drill - Border offsets tab
            • Create Punch/Marker Holes
            • Drop Object
          • Interoperability
        • Concrete Modeling
          • Beams and Columns
            • Beams
              • Beams - Shapes tab
              • Beams - Options tab
            • Adding Beams
            • Columns
              • Columns - Shapes tab
              • Columns - Options tab
            • Adding Columns
            • Add Setdown to Beam
            • Adding Setdown to Beams
            • Copying Beams and Columns
            • Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Columns
            • Beam Reinforcing
            • Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Beams
            • To clone reinforcement to other beams and columns
          • Column Reinforcing
            • Rectangular Column Reinforcing
            • Circular Column Reinforcing
          • Foundations
            • Pad Footing
              • Pad Footing - Footing tab
              • Pad Footing - Options tab
            • To add a pad footing before placing a column
            • To add a pad footing below a column
            • Continuous Footing
            • To add a regular strip footing
            • To place a regular strip footing
            • To add a user-defined strip footing
            • To place a user-defined strip footing
            • Pad Footing Reinforcing
              • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
              • Pad Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
              • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Dowels tab
              • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
              • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Assignment
            • Rebar End Properties dialog
            • To clone reinforcement to other pad footings
            • Continuous Footing Reinforcement
              • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
              • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Lap Options tab
              • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
              • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
              • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Assignment tab
            • To add reinforcing to a strip footing
          • Panels and Walls
            • Panel
              • Panel - Dimensions tab
              • Panel - Chamfers tab
              • Panel - Edge Inserts tab
              • Panel - Face Inserts tab
              • Panel - Sleeves tab
              • Panel - Thrd Inserts tab
              • Panel - Cast In Elements tab
              • Panel - Assignments
            • To create a single precast panel
            • Create Inserts (Panel)
              • Create Inserts (Panel) - Edge Inserts tab
              • Create Inserts (Panel) - Face Inserts tab
              • Create Inserts (Panel) - Sleeves tab
              • Create Inserts (Panel) - Thrd Inserts tab
              • Create Inserts (Panel) - Cast-in Elements tab
              • Create Inserts (Panel) - Cast-in Elements tab
            • To add multiple inserts to your panel based on spacing values
            • To add individual inserts to your panel based on an insertion point you select
            • Panel Insert
              • Panel Insert - Face Inserts tab
              • Panel Insert - Edge Inserts tab
            • RebarSet - Wall/Panel
              • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Main Reinforcement tab
              • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Lap Options tab
              • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - End Condition tab
              • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Options tab
              • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Assignment
            • Adding Rebar to Panels and Walls
            • Editing Panel and Wall Reinforcement
            • Opening Trimmers
              • Opening Trimmers - Trim Reinforcing tab
              • Opening Trimmers - End Conditions tab
              • Opening Trimmers - Options tab
              • Opening Trimmers - Assignment tab
            • Adding Trimmer Bars to Openings
          • Slabs and Slab Reinforcement
            • Slabs
              • Slabs - Slabs tab
              • Slabs - Options tab
            • To create a basic rectangular slab
            • Slab Features
            • Adding Features to Slabs
              • To add a straight fall
              • To add an uneven fall
              • To add a polycut opening
              • To add a fold
              • To add a curb
              • To add a full notch
              • To add a partial notch
            • RebarSet - Slab
              • RebarSet-Slab - Main Reinforcing tab
              • RebarSet-Slab - Lap Options tab
              • RebarSet-Slab - End Condition tab
              • RebarSet-Slab - Options tab
              • RebarSet-Slab - Assignment tab
            • Adding Rebar to Slabs
            • To add trimmer bars to an existing opening
            • To add an opening and trimmer bars to a slab together
            • Perimeter Trimmers
              • Perimeter Trimmers - Trim Reinforcing tab
              • Perimeter Trimmers - End Conditions tab
              • Perimeter Trimmers - Options tab
              • Perimeter Trimmers - Assignment tab
            • Adding Perimeter Trimming Bars to Slabs
            • Editing Slab Reinforcement
          • Stairs
            • Stairs - Base Flight tab
            • Stairs - Upper Flight tab
            • Stairs - Assignment tab
          • Manipulating Reinforcement
            • Understanding Spacings
            • PC Toggles
            • Working With End Conditions
              • Edit End Condition
              • Rebar End Properties
              • To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition dialog
              • To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition tool
              • To edit an end condition using standard end condition tools
              • To edit an end condition using user-defined end condition tools
              • Converting End Condition to Bent Bar
              • Adding a mechanical device to a rebar end
              • Rotating End Conditions
              • Aligning End Conditions
              • Aligning Perimeter Trimmer Bar End Conditions
              • Deleting End Conditions
            • Adding Individual Bars to Existing Reinforcement
              • Single Rebar
                • Single Rebar - Rebar tab
                • Single Rebar - End Conditions tab
                • Single Rebar - Options tab
                • Single Rebar - Assignment tab
              • Adding a Single Bar to an Existing Concrete Element
              • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing
                • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Main Reinforcing tab
                • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - End Conditions tab
                • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Options tab
                • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Assignment tab
              • Creating an Irregular Dispatch
              • Single Rebar Distribution
                • Single Rebar Distribution - Rebar tab
                • Single Rebar Distribution - End Conditions tab
                • Single Rebar Distribution - Options tab
                • Single Rebar Distribution - Assignment tab
                • Match and Extend Tool
                  • Match and Extend Tool for Wall Corner Rebars
              • Adding a Starter Bar to a Concrete Element
              • RebarSet - Single
                • RebarSet-Single - Main Reinforcing tab
                • RebarSet-Single - Lap Options tab
                • RebarSet-Single - End Conditions tab
                • RebarSet-Single - Options tab
                • RebarSet-Single - Assignment tab
              • To Add a Single RebarSet to a Concrete Element
            • Modifying Existing Reinforcement
              • Editing Rebar
              • Copying Rebar
              • Moving Rebar
              • Exploding Rebar
              • Deleting Rebar
              • Trimming Rebar
              • Extending Rebar
              • Stretching Rebar
              • Breaking Rebar
              • Breaking and Joggling Rebar
              • Healing Rebar
              • Joggling Rebar
              • Create Rebar Lap Splice
              • Creating Rebar Lap Splice
              • Polycut Rebarset
            • Face Based Rebar Modeling
              • Associative Extraction
              • Associative Intersection
              • Associative Slice
            • Rebar Display tools
              • Changing Reinforcement Appearance
              • Hiding Reinforcement
              • Displaying Reinforcement
                • To display reinforcement bars
                • To display top reinforcement bars
                • To display bottom reinforcement bars
                • To display left reinforcement bars
                • To display right reinforcement bars
                • To display stirrups
                • To display all hidden reinforcement bars
                • To display all rebar laps with lines
                • To display all rebar laps with crank
          • (Technology Preview) Rebar Schedule Generator
          • (Technology Preview) Manual Bar Mark Manager
          • Creating Bar Bending Schedules
            • Partlist Creation (Concrete)
            • Partlist Print
            • PSCOM Batchprint
            • Creating a Bar Bending Schedule
              • To create a parts database
              • To generate the bar bend schedule report
            • Calculate Volume
            • Calculating Concrete Volume
          • Working With Rebar and Concrete Codes
            • Codes Manager
            • Selecting Rebar and Concrete Codes
            • Viewing and Modifying Rebar Code Settings
            • Bar Analytics
            • Rebar Comparison
              • To Upgrade Existing DGN or DWG Files
            • Export Rebar - ARMA File Settings [Technology Preview]
        • ProStructures Drawing Production
          • OpenPlant Modeler Drawing Production Theory
            • OpenPlant Modeler Dynamic Views Workflow
            • Basic Components of Dynamic Views
            • Dynamic Views and Drawing Composition
            • Cached Dynamic Views
              • Tools
                • (Visible Edges)
                • Reload (All)
              • Controlling Export Visible Edges Using Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables
                • Visible Edge Processing Override Actions
              • Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables Arguments
              • Increasing Display Performance of Cache Views
              • Cached Dynamic View Scenarios
            • 3D Modeling Best Practices
            • Printing, Plotting, and Publishing to Mobile Devices
            • Customization and Dynamic View Setup/Project Administrator
          • 2D Rebar: Bar Labeling and Symbolization
            • Overview
              • Creating Dynamic Views
              • Software Directory
              • System Environment Variables
            • 2D Rebar
              • 2D Rebar Tools
                • Bar Modification
                • Modify Rebar tools
                • Redraw Rebar
                • Redraw Detail
                • Undo Rebar
                • Rebar Quick Edit
                  • Quick Editing
                • Change Attributes
                • Fudge Rebar
                  • To apply Fudge to Long Bar/Long bar Group
                  • To apply Fudge to Main Bars
            • Rebar Defaults
              • The Rebar Defaults Tools
                • Main Bar Defaults
                • Bar Range Defaults
                • Longitudinal Bar Defaults
                • Level Defaults
                • Bar Label Defaults
                • Read Defaults File
                • Save Defaults File
                • Save To Project
            • 2D Rebar Configuration
              • Nominal Defaults File (defaults.def)
              • Display Parameters (display.sys)
              • Preset Text Menus (presets.sys)
          • Automatic 2D Rebar Labeling [Technology Preview]
          • Detailing
            • DetailCenter
              • 2D Detailing
              • Detailing with the DetailCenter
                • DetailCenter Overview
                • DetailCenter (Standard)
                  • Detail Center - Parts tab
                    • Detail Center Settings - Parts
                  • Detail Center - Views tab
                    • Detail Center Settings - Views
                    • Definition of Main View
                    • Preview Views
                    • Add or Remove Views
                    • Detailing
                  • Detail Center - Insert tab
                    • Drawing Synchronization
                    • Detail Center Settings - Insert
                    • US Mark Numbering dialog
                  • Detail Center - Settings tab
                • Settings for Display dialog
                • Creating Additional Views from the Detail Center
                  • Add View Pos dialog
                • Working With the Revision Center
                  • Revision Center
                    • Revision Center - Documents tab
                    • Revision Center - Parts Tab
                    • Revision Center - Conflicts Tab
                    • Revision Center - Settings tab
              • DetailCenter Modes
              • Detailing in Standard and Express Modes
                • Setup Task: Create Detail Styles
                • Prepare Your Model: Run Positioning and Create Views
                • Assign Each View or Part to a Detailing Style
                • Create 2D Detail Blocks
                • Insert 2D Cells into a Drawing Frame
                • Use the DetailCenter Express Wizard to Create your 2D Drawings
              • General Information - Scale and Dimension Styles
                • 1:x Scale Factor
              • General Information - Detail Types
              • General Information - Group Structure
              • Intelligent 2D-Details
              • Display of Construction Components List
              • Information About the Component Parts
                • Assigning Detail Styles
              • Automatic Label Translation
                • Edit Translation dialog
              • Transfer Drawing Paths
                • Transfer Drawing Data
                • Drawing Verification
              • Direct Detailing
              • Modification Management
                • Update Drawings
                • Anchorage Point
                  • Set Anchor Point
                • Protection Against Update
                  • Update Protection dialog
                • Reset Modifications
                • Drawing List
              • Replace Detail name dialog
            • Detailing Style
              • Working with Detailing Styles
                • Creating a Detail Style
                • Previewing a Detail Style
                • Modifying a Detail Style
                • Copying a Detail Style
                • Setting a Default Detail Style
                • Removing a Detail Style
                • Saving Detail Style
                • Loading an Existing Detail Style
                • Creating and Assigning a Theme for your Detail Style
                • File Format for Detail Styles
              • General Info
              • Detail Style Wizard
                • Detail Style - Default Settings tab
                  • Detail Style-Default Settings - Common tab
                  • Detail Style - Default Settings - Partial Views tab
                  • Construction Axes in Overviews
                  • Individual component labeling
                  • Symbolic display
                • Detail Style - 2D Display tabs
                  • Detail Style - 2D-Display - Common tab
                    • Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Holes tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Line Display tab
                    • Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Line Display-Center Lines tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display- Text Display tab
                    • Detail Style-2D Display- Text Display-Text Style tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display- Single Parts tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Groups tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Connection node tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Views tab
                    • Detail Style-2D Display - Views - Object Display tab
                • Detail Style - Dimensioning tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Holes tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Distances tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous Text display tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous Min/Max
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Optimization tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Optimization Min/Max range tab
                      • Example – Detailing of a Single Part
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts-Reference Points tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts-US-Notch tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points Endplate tab
                        • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points Section tab
                        • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Individual Parts tab
                        • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Individual Parts Reference Points tab
                        • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Sub Group details tab
                        • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Sub Group details Reference Points tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies-Reference Points tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies-Group Details tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Connection Node tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Connection Node-Reference Points tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Reference Points tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Reference Points-Anchor Details tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Area Analysis tab
                • Detail Style - Descriptions tab
                  • Detail Style-Descriptions - Position Flags tab
                  • Detail Style-Descriptions - Welding Symbol tab
                    • Distribution Symbols dialog
                  • Detail Style-Descriptions - Elevation Symbol tab
                  • Detail Style-Descriptions - Additional Text tab
                  • Detail Style-Descriptions - Additional Text-Views tab
              • Dimensioning
                • Extended Conception 
                • Dimensioning Structure
                • Dimensioning Groups
                  • Standard Default Settings
                • Dimensioning Areas
                  • Individual Areas in Complex Group Structures
                  • Local Areas in Overviews
                  • Reference Axis of the Shape
                  • Primary and Secondary View
                  • Linear and Radial Dimensioning Chains
                  • Reference Points of Dimensioning
                  • Inset Reference Points
                  • American Dimensioning
                • Dimensioning of Steel and Concrete
                  • Structure of Part Areas
                • Working with Dimensioning Groups
                  • Assign Parts dialog
                  • Labeling of Dimensioning Chains
                  • User-defined dimension points and dimension references
                • Dimensioning Chain Settings
                  • Selection Range
                  • Adjustment Range
                  • Adopt Primary Default Settings
                • Style Variants
                • Settings for Individual Dimensioning
                • Components of Structural Dimensioning
            • Detailing Style Assistant
              • Easy creation of detailing styles
                • Restricted detailing styles
                • Context-related content
              • Launching the detailing style assistant
              • Content of standard templates
                • Dimensioning for parts, end plates, and anchor details
                • Dimensioning for groups, subgroups, and sections
                • Dimensioning for assemblies
                • Dimensioning for overviews
                • Templates for dimension line distances
            • DetailCenter Express
              • Starting DetailCenter Express
              • DetailCenter Express
                • DetailCenter Express - Starting page
                • DetailCenter Express - Prepare Detailing
                • DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Single Parts
                • DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Groups
                • DetailCenter Express - Detail Styles for Assemblies
                • DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Views
                • DetailCenter Express - Detail Styles Additional Tasks
                • DetailCenter Express - Detailing
                • DetailCenter Express - Insert Details
                • DetailCenter Express - Single Sheet Output ... Insertion Options
                • DetailCenter Express - Multi Sheet Output ... Insertion Options
                • DetailCenter Express - Multi Sheet Output ... Optimize Insertion
                • DetailCenter Express - Insert Details ... Common
                • DetailCenter Express - Insert Details ... Drawing Borders
                • DetailCenter Express - Fill Title Block ... Drawing Number
                • DetailCenter Express - Block ... Data Entries
                • DetailCenter Express - Clean Up Detailing
              • Single Sheet Output
                • Structure of a Scale File
                • Sheet Template File
                • Insertion Areas of a Sheet Template File
                • Drawing List
            • DetailCenter Composer
              • Starting DetailCenter Composer
              • Manual Insertion Mode
                • Selection with Filter
                  • Define Filter
                • Insertion Options
                • Sorting of Detail Blocks
                • Arrangement of Detail Blocks
                • Output Specifications
                • Drawing Sheet Specifications
                • Title Block and File Name
                • Title Block Entries
                • Finalizing Works
              • Batch Insertion Mode
              • Format File
                • Drawing Directory
            • RevisionCenter
              • What is the RevisionCenter?
                • Documents
                • Modifications
              • RevisionCenter Window Layout
                • The RevisionCenter interface
                • Display document and component lists
              • Document Overview
                • Update document
              • Component Overview
              • Conflict Overview
                • Identifying conflicts
                • Displaying conflicts
                • Resolving conflicts
            • Cranked 2D-View
              • Cranked View
            • Benchmark
              • Benchmark - North Symbol tab
              • Benchmark - Horizontal tab
              • Benchmark - Top Edge Steel tab
              • Benchmark - Shape Label tab
            • Manual Object Link
              • Add Manual Link
            • Drawing Templates
              • Drawing Templates Definition dialog
            • Manual 2D Cut
              • Manual 2D Cut - Options tab
              • Manual 2D Cut - Position Flags tab
              • Manual 2D Cut - Symbol tab
              • Manual 2D Cut - Patterning tab
            • Manual Dimensioning
              • Measured
              • User Dimension Points
              • Dimension Chains
              • Alignment and Coordinate Dimensioning
              • Fence Chain Dimensioning
            • Manual Labeling
              • Create Annotation Label
                • Create Annotation Label - Display Style tab
                • Create Annotation Label - Text Content tab
                • Create Annotation Label - Fraction Style tab
                • Create Annotation Label - Edit & Exchange tab
            • Elevation Flags
              • Elevation Flags - Insert tab
              • Elevation Flags - Zero point tab
              • Elevation Flags - Layout tab
                • Elevation Style Display dialog
              • Elevation Flags - Sort tab
              • Creating an elevation flag
            • Weld Symbols
              • Weld Styles
                • Weld Styles - Insert tab
                  • Weld Group Settings dialog
                • Weld Style Display tab
                • Weld Styles - Sort tab
            • Short 2D manually
              • 2D Shortening
            • 2D-Cutout
              • 2D Cutout
            • Hole Display Styles
              • Hole Display Styles - Layout tab
              • Hole Display Styles - Sort tab
            • Automatic 2D-Cut
              • Automatic 2D-Cut
              • Modification of Cut
      • To Enable Structural Modeling Components (SMC)
        • SMC-Structural Ribbon
        • Sections
          • The Project DGNLIB
          • Section Manager
          • Table Section Manager
          • To Add Table Sections
          • Parametric Section Editor
          • Custom Section Editor
          • To Create a Custom Section - multiple segment line
          • To Create a Custom Section - lines and arcs
          • To Create a Custom Section - two profile hollow
          • Varying Section Editor
          • BuiltUp Section Editor
        • Grids
          • Grid Systems Manager
            • Grid System Settings
            • To Create a Grid System
            • To Modify the Grid Systems (Global) Settings
            • To Duplicate and Rotate Orthogonal and Radial Grids
            • To Define Grid Line Min/Max Extents
        • Place Curve Members
          • Place Curve Member by TwoPoints
          • Place Curve Member by Length
          • Place Curve Member by SelectPath
          • Modify Curve Member
        • Place Surface Members
          • Place Surface Member By Boundary
          • Place Surface Member By Shape
          • Place Surface Member By Shape with Openings
          • Place Surface Member by Structural Members
          • Place Wall
          • Modify Surface Member
        • Modify
          • Modify Surface Member
          • Modify Curve Member
        • Exchange
          • Create Repository
          • Update Repository
          • New from Repository
          • Update from Repository
          • Structural Fillets On/Off
          • Toggle Structural Snaps
    • PlantSight
      • PlantSight Configuration Variables
      • Create Volume Dialog
        • To Create a Volume
      • Reference out around element
      • Volume Options Dialog
      • To Check-in Components to PlantSight
      • To Update Changes to PlantSight
      • To Check Out Components
      • To Free All Components
      • To Reference Out Components
      • To Merge Duplicate Pipelines before Checkin to PlantSight
      • PlantSight Differences Dialog
      • Tag Validation Dialog
        • To Edit Duplicate Tags
      • Configure WorkSet to Reserve Tags in PlantSight
      • Detection and Deletion of Orphan Elements
      • Designate a Snapshot Drawing File
      • PlantSight Information
      • Document Reservation Workflows
      • OpenPlant Data Synchronizer-Electron App
    • Collaborate Ribbon
      • To Synchronize changes to iModelHub
      • OpenPlant Modeler Integration modes
      • iModelHub Differences Dialog
    • View Ribbon
    • Annotate Ribbon
    • Utilities Ribbon
    • Analyze Ribbon
    • Drawing Aids Ribbon
    • Help Ribbon
    • AutoPLANT-to-OpenPlant Migration
      • Migration Workflow
      • iModel Connector for AutoPLANT
      • AutoPLANT Import
        • To Import AutoPLANT models in OpenPlant Modeler
      • Configurations
  • 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
  • Working with OpenPlant Modeler
    • Promote Centerlines
    • Manipulation Tools
      • Move Component
        • To Move a Single Component
      • Break Component
      • Extend Component
        • To Stretch Pipe, Cable Tray or HVAC Duct
      • Join Component
      • Apply Slope
      • Component Manipulation Procedures
        • To Move Piping Components
        • To Move a Single Component
        • To Copy a Component
        • To Copy a Component from a Referenced Drawing
        • To Modify a Component
        • To Delete Components
        • To Stretch Pipe, Cable Tray or HVAC Duct
    • Common OpenPlant Modeler Dialogs
      • Spec Record Selection
      • Place Equipment Dialog
      • Place Component Dialog
      • Modify Component Dialog
      • Component Compatibility Check
      • Create Pipeline/Trayline/HVAC Dialog
      • Create Associated Item Dialog
      • Select Pipeline/Trayline/HVAC System Dialog
      • Tag Browser
    • Tools
      • Reports
        • External Reports
          • Options Dialog
          • Report Form
        • In Drawing Reports
      • Standard Preferences
        • Import Tag Instances
      • Consistency Manager
        • Consistency Manager - Settings
        • Prohibit Property Update
        • To Stage Property Differences in Consistency Manager
        • Consistency Manager Sample Report
        • Consistency Manager Placement Workflows
          • Consistency Manager - Equipment Placement Procedure
          • Consistency Manager - Nozzle Placement Procedure
          • Consistency Manager - Pipe and Valve Placement
        • To Generate a Project Wide Report
        • To Create Custom Equipment from Consistency Manager
    • Customization Options
      • Custom Attributes in OpenPlant Schemas
        • Custom Attributes Example
      • Assign Specs to a Service
      • Upgrade DGN
        • How To Configure the Upgrade Variables and Upgrade the DGN
      • External Database Query Setup
      • To Add an Extension Length to a Ductile Flanged Reducer
      • Add Custom Pipe Elbow
      • To Apply Display Rule to OpenPlant Classes By Common Properties
      • To Apply Different Colors for Different Weld Types
      • To Resolve Multiple Segments In One Pipeline
        • To Create New Pipelines For Multiple Segments
        • To Merge The Components Into One Segment.
      • Updates to Mega Lug Catalogs
        • To Place Megalug Flange Adapter Using Autofitting
    • Importing Data from PlantWise
      • PlantWise > Start
      • PlantWise > Import
  • MicroStation Related Help
    • Getting Started
      • Fundamentals
        • Starting OpenPlant Modeler
          • To Start OpenPlant Modeler
          • To Start OpenPlant Modeler 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 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 OpenPlant Modeler 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 OpenPlant Modeler
          • To Exit OpenPlant Modeler
        • 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 OpenPlant Modeler 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
          • To Filter Parametric Cells Using the Element Selection Dialog
        • 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 OpenPlant Modeler
      • 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
    • 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 OpenPlant Modeler 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
        • Creating and Managing Configurations
          • Manage Configuration Dialog
            • New Configuration Dialog
            • To Create a new Configuration
            • To Edit an Existing Configuration
        • OpenPlant 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
        • Migrating DWG Folders to OpenPlant Modeler Configuration
          • DWG WorkSet Wizard
            • To Migrate DWG Folders to CONNECT Edition Configuration
        • Batch Migration from V7 to V8 Format
        • 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
      • ProjectWise Drive Integration with OpenPlant Modeler
        • ProjectWise Drive Configuration in OpenPlant Modeler
          • To Create a ProjectWise Drive Configuration
      • 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 OpenPlant Modeler
              • 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 OpenPlant Modeler
          • 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 OpenPlant Modeler Does Not Automatically Commit SQL Statements
              • To Explicitly Request OpenPlant Modeler 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 OpenPlant Modeler to an Oracle Database
            • To Connect OpenPlant Modeler to ODBC
            • To Check the Name of the Database to Which OpenPlant Modeler 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 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
          • 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 OpenPlant Modeler 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
          • (Technology Preview) Using PDF Files
            • (Technology Preview) To Import a PDF with Vector Elements
            • (Technology Preview) To Open a PDF File
            • (Technology Preview) To Attach a PDF with Vector Elements 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
                • 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 OpenPlant Modeler
                • To Paste RTF Text as an OLE Embedded Document into OpenPlant Modeler
              • 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 OpenPlant Modeler
            • 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 OpenPlant Modeler
            • 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
    • 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 OpenPlant Modeler 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
          • To Merge an OpenPlant Modeler File into a Master File
          • To Merge into Master file in a Sheet View
        • 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 Constraints
              • To Remove 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
          • (Technology Preview) 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
      • Associative Extraction
        • To Create an Associative Extraction of a Face
        • 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
            • (Technology Preview) To Clone Items to an Element
          • 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
          • (Technology Preview) Populate an Item Type with Latitude/Longitude Properties
        • Comparing Text Field, Label, Note, Table, Report, Item, Item Type, and Item Sets
        • Area Tools
          • Measure Area and Place Text
            • To Measure Area of an Element and Place it as Text
            • To Measure Area and Place Text Using Flood
            • To Measure Area and Place Text Using Union or Intersection
            • To Measure the Area Difference Between Elements
            • To Measure Area of an Element
          • Area Calculator and Place Text
            • To Calculate the Sum of Areas of Elements and Place as Text
            • To Calculate the Difference in the Areas of Elements and Place as Text
          • Place Area and Place Text
            • To Place Area and Place Text in a Design
          • Area Tools Parameters
            • To Set Parameters for Area Tools
      • 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
          • Item Type Definitions and Instances Export and Import
          • (Technology Preview) Save Style
        • 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), 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
          • 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
          • 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
        • 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 iModels
        • Overview of the iModel
          • Using iModels
          • Advantages of the iModel
        • How to Publish iModels
          • Publishing an iModel
            • To Publish an 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 iModel
          • Settings for Publishing iModels
            • To Publish an iModel Containing Links to Other DGN Files
            • To Republish iModels
            • Saving the Settings for Publishing iModel
              • To Save the Settings for Publishing an iModel
              • To Open a Settings File for iModel 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 (Web Component)
        • Manage Issues Dialog
          • To Link a Document to an Issue
          • To Capture the Screen and Create a new Attachment
          • To Add a Comment to an Issue
        • New Issue
          • To Create a new 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
      • Sync to iTwin
        • To Create a New Synchronization
        • To Synchronize Changes in a DGN to an iModel on the iModelHub
        • iTwin Synchronizer
        • iTwin Synchronizer Prerequisites
        • Best Practices
      • iTwin Design Review
        • iTwin Design Review Dialog
          • To Create a Design Review Session for a DGN File
      • Attach iTwin
        • Attach iModel as Reference Dialog, Select an iModel
          • To Attach an iModel as Reference
        • Attach iModel as Reference Dialog, Select a Model
          • Performing an AEC Transform
            • To Perform and AEC Transformation While Attaching an iModel
    • 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
          • To Port V8i MVBA to OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition
        • 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 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
                • To Create a Global Variable
                • To Create an Equation
            • Local Variables
          • Constraints
          • Working with Variables, Equations, and Constraints
            • Adding Constraints
              • To Constrain a Hole to Be Concentric to a Rounded Edge
              • To Add Distance Constraints to a Rectangular Cut
              • To Select an Unconstrained Hole, Using Feature Manager
              • To Constrain a Remaining Hole
              • To Modify the Constraints for a Rectangular Cut Feature
          • Working with Feature Cells
            • Feature Cell Origin
            • Creating a Feature Cell
              • Creating the DDD Profile
                • To Prepare to Create a Feature Cell
                • To Draw a Base Profile
                • To Convert a Shape to a Profile
                • To Add a Fixed-Point Constraint
                • To Add Dimensional Constraints to a Profile
              • Creating the Feature Solid
                • To Extrude a DDD Profile
              • Create the Global Variables/Equation List
                • To Create Global Variables
                • To Create an Equation to Define the Height Variable
              • Assign the Global Variables
                • To Assign Global Variables to a Solid's Profile
                • To Assign a Global Variable to a Solid's Height
              • Create the Parameter Sets
                • To Create Parameter Sets
                • To Create a Parameter Set with Variable Values
                • To Check the Effect of Parameter Sets
            • Placing and Editing Feature Cells
              • To Place Feature Cells with Predefined Parameter Sets
              • To Place a Feature Cell with Variable Parameters
            • Editing Feature Cells
              • To Change the Parameter Set of a Feature Cell
              • To Replace a Feature Cell
          • Parameter Sets for Hole Features
            • To Create Parameter Sets for Hole Features
            • To Edit an Existing Parameter Set for Hole Features
        • Feature Manager
          • Working with Feature Manager
            • To Open Feature Manager and View a Solid's Feature Tree
            • Display of Features in the Feature Tree
              • Modifying Features
                • To Modify a Feature's Parameters from Feature Manager
              • Suppressing Features on a Solid
                • To Suppress the Display of Features on a Solid
                • To Suppress Features on a Solid
                • To Suppress the Display of a Feature Type on a Solid
            • Changing the Order of Features
              • To Move a Cut Feature to the Top of the Feature Tree
              • To Move a Feature in the Feature Tree
            • Working with Profiles
              • To Extract and Modify a Profile
              • To Replace a Profile
              • To Modify a Solid via Its DDD Profile
              • To Display a DDD Profile's Dimensions from Feature Manager
        • Feature Modeling Tools
          • Feature Solids Toolbox
          • Feature Modeling Primary Toolbox
            • Feature Manager
          • Feature Manager Dialog
          • Feature Type Suppression Dialog
          • Feature Modeling Variables
          • Feature Modeling Global Variables Dialog
            • Feature Modeling Global Variables Dialog, Variables Tab
            • Feature Modeling Global Variables Dialog, Equations Tab
          • Parameter Sets
          • Parameter Sets Dialog
          • Primitive Feature Solids Toolbox
            • Slab Feature
              • To Place a Slab Feature
            • Sphere Feature
              • To Place a Parametric Sphere
            • Cylinder Feature
              • To Place a Cylinder Feature with Axis Set to Points
              • To Place a Cylinder Feature with Axis Set to a Drawing or Screen Axis
            • Cone Feature
              • To Place a Cone Feature with Axis Set to Points
              • To Place a Cone Feature with Axis Set to a Drawing or Screen Axis
            • Torus Feature
              • To Place a Torus Feature with Axis Set to Points
              • To Place a Torus Feature with Axis Set to a Drawing or Screen Axis
            • Wedge Feature
              • To Place a Parametric Wedge
          • Boolean Features Toolbox
            • Union Feature
              • To Construct a Single Parametric Solid from a Union of Others
            • Intersection Feature
              • To Construct a Solid at the Intersection of Overlapping Solids
            • Difference Feature
              • To Subtract One or More Solids from Another Solid
              • To Subtract Part of a Solid Back to an Intersecting Surface
          • Profile Feature Solids Toolbox
            • Extrude Feature
              • To Create a Parametric Solid by Extruding an Existing Planar Element (Profile)
              • To Create Multiple Parametric Solids by Extruding Selected Planar Elements (Profiles)
              • To Create a Parametric Solid by Extruding a Dimension-Driven Cell
            • Revolve Feature
              • To Create a Parametric Solid by Revolving an Existing Planar Element (Profile)
              • To Construct a Parametric Solid of Revolution with Selected Planar Elements as Its Profile
              • To Construct a Parametric Solid of Revolution By Point
              • To Construct a Parametric Solid of Revolution By 2 Points
              • To Create a Parametric Solid by Revolving a Dimension-Driven Cell
            • Tube Feature
              • To Construct a Parametric Solid by Extruding a Profile Along a Trace Curve
            • Skin Solid Feature
              • To Create a Parametric Skinned Solid
            • Helix Feature
              • To Create a Parametric Helical Solid with Known Dimensions
            • Thicken Feature
              • To Add Thickening to an Existing Surface
          • Modify Face Features Toolbox
            • Taper Face Feature
              • To Taper a Face(s) of a Solid by a Keyed-in Angle
            • Extend Face Feature
              • To Extend a Face(s) of a Solid by a Keyed-In Distance
              • To Offset a Face of a Solid by a Keyed-In Distance
            • Spin Face Feature
              • To Spin a Face of a Solid
            • Remove Face Feature
              • To Remove Individual Face(s) from a Solid
              • To Remove Connected Faces of Disjointed Parts of a Solid
            • Replace Surface Feature
              • To Replace One or More Surfaces of a Solid Using an Existing Face
              • To Replace One or More Surfaces on a Solid Using a Separate Profile Element
          • Features Toolbox
            • Blend Feature
              • To Blend Edges Using a Variable Radius
            • Chamfer Feature
              • To Chamfer Edges Using the Distances Method
            • Hole Feature
              • To Construct a Hole Feature
            • Boss Feature
              • To Construct a Boss Feature
            • Cut Feature
              • To Create a Cut Using an Element as the Profile
              • To Create a Cut in a Solid Using a Dimension-Driven Cell as Its Profile
            • Protrusion Feature
              • To Create a Protrusion from a Closed Planar Profile Element
              • To Create a Protrusion in a Solid Using a Dimension-Driven Cell as Its Profile
            • Sweep Edge Feature
              • To Make a Cut or Protrusion Along the Edge(s) of a Feature-based Solid
            • Rib Feature
              • To Construct a Rib
            • Thin Shell Feature
              • To Construct a Thin Shelled Solid with No Openings
              • To Construct a Thin Shelled Solid with an Open Face
          • Manipulate Feature Toolbox
            • Move Feature
              • To Move a Feature
            • Rotate Feature
              • To Rotate a Feature
            • Mirror Feature
              • To Mirror a Feature
            • Array Feature (Legacy)
              • To Construct a Rectangular Array of a Feature
              • To Construct a Polar Array of a Feature
            • Constrain Feature
              • To Add a Constraint to a Feature
              • To Modify an Existing Constraint
            • Delete Feature tool
              • To Delete a Feature
          • Modify Feature Toolbox
            • Modify Parametric Solid or Feature
              • To Modify a Parametric Solid or Feature
            • Modify Profile
              • To Extract, Modify, and Replace a Profile
              • To Extract (in Place), Modify, and Replace a Profile
              • To Modify a Dimension-Driven Profile
            • Change Feature Attributes
              • To Change the Symbology of Any Feature
            • Re-Evaluate Tree
              • To Change the Isoline Display of a Solid
            • Place Feature Cell
              • To Place a Feature Cell
            • Edit Feature Cell
              • To Change the Parameter Set for a Feature Cell
              • To Change the Value of a Feature Cell Variable
        • Dimension-Driven Design
          • Dimension-Driven Cells
            • To Place a Derived Cell
            • To Modify a Derived Cell
            • Creating Dimension-Driven Cells
              • Dimension-Driven Cells Concepts and Terminology
                • Dimension-Driven Cells Terminology
                • Constraints
                • Diagnosing an Ambiguous Dimension-Driven Cell
              • Equation Syntax
                • Algebraic Expression
                • White Space and Comments
                • Arithmetic Operators
                • Built-in Numerical Constants
                • Variable Names
          • Parametrics Toolbox
          • DD Design Toolbox
          • Profile Toolbox
          • Sketch Profile
            • To Relocate a Constrained Profile's Fixed Point
            • To Sketch a Parametric Profile
          • Convert Element to Profile
            • To Convert an Element to a Geometrically-Constrained Profile
          • Parameter Constraints Toolbox
            • Convert Dimension to Constraint tool
              • To Convert a Dimension to a Dimensional Constraint
            • Assign Equation
              • To Assign an Equation to a Model
            • Assign Variable to Dimensional Constraint
              • To Assign a Constant or Variable to a Dimensional Constraint
          • Attach Element Toolbox
            • Construct Attached Line String or Shape
              • To Construct an Attached Line String or Shape
            • Construct Attached Arc
              • To Construct an Attached Arc
            • Construct Attached Ellipse or Circle
              • To Construct an Attached Ellipse or Circle
            • Attach Element to Point
              • To Attach the Location of an Element to a Construction or Constraint
            • Align Element with Point and Line
              • To Attach the Location and Rotation of an Element to a Constraint
            • Attach Pen Element to Point tool
              • To Attach a Pen Element to a Point, Ellipse, or Constraint
              • To Erase a Trail of “Pen Ink” Images
          • Geometric Constraints Toolbox
            • Constrain Elements
              • To Apply a Tangent Constraint
              • To Apply a Perpendicular Constraint
              • To Apply a Parallel Constraint
              • To Fix the Angle of a Line or Ellipse
            • Make Construction or Parameter Invariant
              • To Make a Variable a Constant or a Construction Invariant
            • Constrain Point on Construction
              • To Apply a Point-On Constraint
            • Constrain Point at Intersection
              • To Apply a Point-At Constraint
            • Constrain Two Points to Be Coincident
              • To Constrain Two Points to Be Coincident, Two Circles/Ellipses to Be Concentric, or a Point to a Circle's/Ellipse's Center
            • Fix Point at Location
              • To Constrain a Point to a Location
            • Equate Parameters or Constructions
              • To Equate Two Endpoints
              • To Equate Two Lines To Be Colinear
          • Evaluate Constraints Toolbox
            • Re-solve Constraints
              • To Re-solve Constraints
            • Modify and Re-solve Constraints
              • To Modify a Dimension-Driven Profile
            • Describe Selected Construction or Constraint
              • To Get Information About an Object in a Model
          • Modify Constraint Toolbox
            • Break Constrained Geometry
              • To Place a Break Between Constraints on a Line
            • Trim Constrained Geometry
              • To Trim Two Lines That Share a Common Intersection
            • Fillet Constrained Geometry
              • To Add a Fillet at the Intersection of Two Lines
            • Chamfer Constrained Geometry
              • To Add a Chamfer at the Intersection of Two Lines
            • Modify Value of Dimension or Variable
              • To Edit the Value of a Dimensional Constraint (Deprecated)
          • Dimension-Driven Design Dialog
      • Legacy Modeling Tools
        • Legacy Solid Tools Toolbox
        • Legacy Modify Solids Toolbox
        • Legacy Surface Tools Toolbox
        • Chamfer Edges (Legacy)
          • To Chamfer One or More Edges of a Solid
          • To Correct a Chamfer That Is Constructed in the Wrong Direction (That Is, Distances 1 and 2 Are Applied to the Wrong Faces)
        • Cut Solids by Curves (Legacy)
          • To Create a Cut in a Solid Using an Element as the Profile
        • Change SmartSolid Display
        • Delete Solid Entity
          • To Delete a Solid Entity
          • To Delete Multiple Faces on a Solid
          • To Simplify a Solid Surface
        • Draw on Solid (Legacy)
          • To Draw an Edge Line on a Face of a Solid (Edge to Edge Off)
          • To Draw a Rectangular Edge on a Face of a Solid
          • To Draw a Circular Edge on a Face of a Solid
          • To Imprint an Edge onto a Face of a Solid
          • To Draw an Offset Edge onto a Face of a Solid
        • Edit Primitive
          • To Edit a 3D Primitive Element
        • Fillet Edges (Legacy)
          • To Fillet One or More Edges of a Solid or Projected Surface
        • Intersect Solids (Legacy)
          • To Construct a Solid at the Intersection of Overlapping Solids
        • Linear Solid (legacy)
          • To Place a Linear Solid
        • Modify Solid Entity (Legacy)
          • To Modify a Visible Face of a Solid by a Set Distance
          • To Extrude a Face of a Solid by a Set Distance
          • To Select a Hidden Face of a Solid
          • To Modify an Edge or Vertex of a Solid by a Set Distance
          • To Select Multiple Vertices on a Solid
          • To Select Multiple Faces on a Solid
        • Polyhedron
          • To Place a Polyhedron
        • Pyramid Solid
          • To Place a Four—Sided Solid Pyramid Using AccuDraw
        • Pyramid Surface
          • To Place a Four-Sided Pyramid Surface Using AccuDraw
        • Remove Entity by Size (Legacy)
          • To Remove SmartSolid Entities by Size
        • Replace Face
          • To Replace a Face of a Solid with a Defined Surface
        • Shell Solid (Legacy)
          • To Construct a Shell Solid with No Faces Removed
          • To Construct a Shell Solid with One or More Faces Removed
        • Solid by Extrusion Along (Legacy)
          • To Extrude a Tubular Solid Along a Path
          • To Extrude a Solid Along a Path
        • Solid by Thicken Surface
          • To Add Thickness to a Surface to Create a Solid
        • Subtract Solids (legacy)
          • To Subtract One or More Solids from Another Solid
          • To Subtract Part of a Solid Back to an Intersecting Surface
        • Surface by Extrusion Along (Legacy)
          • To Extrude a Circular Tube Along a Path
          • To Extrude a Surface Along a Path
        • Taper Face (Legacy)
          • To Taper One or More Faces on a Solid
        • Trim Solids (Legacy)
          • To Trim Two Solids to a Common Intersection
          • To Trim One Solid to Second Solid
        • Unite Solids (Legacy)
          • To Construct a Union Between Overlapping Solids
        • Wedge Solid
          • To Place a Wedge Solid
        • Wedge Surface
          • To Place a Wedge Surface
      • Luxology Rendering
        • Luxology Render Dialog
        • Luxology Image Settings Dialog
    • Glossary
      • A
        • accept
        • AccuDraw
        • AccuSnap
        • ACS
        • ACS plane lock
        • ACS plane snap lock
        • ACS triad
        • action string
        • active angle
        • active attributes
        • active cell
        • active class
        • active color
        • active color table
        • active command
        • active control indicator
        • active depth
        • active DGN file
        • active entity
        • active font
        • active level
        • active pattern angle(s)
        • active pattern cell
        • active pattern scale
        • active pattern spacing
        • active point
        • active scale factor(s)
        • active line style
        • active text height
        • active text width
        • active line weight
        • active view
        • AEC dimension format
        • align view
        • alphanumeric
        • alternate key-in
        • ambient light
        • annotation
        • annotation scale
        • application software
        • arc
        • area attribute
        • area filling
        • area patterning
        • aspect ratio
        • associated dimensions
        • association lock
        • association point
        • attach
        • attributes
        • auxiliary coordinate system (ACS)
        • axis increment
        • axis lock
        • axis of revolution
        • axis start angle
      • B
        • B-spline curve
        • B-spline surface
        • balanced colors
        • Bézier curve
        • BIM
        • bitmap
        • block
        • border attachment
        • boreline
        • buttons
      • C
        • cached visible edge
        • CALS
        • camera
        • camera position
        • camera settings
        • camera view
        • cascade
        • cell
        • cell definition
        • cell library
        • cell origin
        • CGM
        • chamfer
        • check box
        • class
        • click
        • clip
        • clipping boundary
        • clip mask
        • clipping plane
        • closed
        • closed B-Spline
        • cloud
        • coincident
        • coincident reference attachment
        • color book
        • color fill
        • color table
        • column
        • command
        • command button
        • command file
        • command menu
        • compass
        • complex chain
        • complex element
        • complex shape
        • cone
        • configuration variables
        • constant shading
        • construction
        • construction element
        • contour lines
        • control net
        • control polygon
        • control table
        • controls
        • coordinate
        • coordinate readout
        • cross-section
        • crosshair
        • crosshatch
        • CSV file
        • cursor
        • cursor button menu
        • cylinder
        • cylindrical ACS
      • D
        • data button
        • data point
        • database
        • database attributes
        • database interface
        • database linkage
        • database server
        • default font
        • degrees of freedom
        • delay unit
        • delete
        • derived cell
        • design cube
        • design geometry
        • design history
        • design model
        • design plane
        • design session
        • destination view
        • detailing symbol
        • DGN file
        • DGN library
        • DGN workmode
        • dialog
        • digital certificate
        • digital rights
        • digital signatures
        • digitizing
        • digitizing partition
        • dimension
        • dimension attributes
        • dimension driven cell
        • dimension element
        • dimension line terminators
        • dimension line
        • dimension mark
        • dimension style
        • dimensional constraints
        • display cube
        • display depth
        • display mode
        • displayable attribute
        • displayable attribute table
        • displayable attribute text node
        • directional light
        • dithering
        • double-click
        • drawing model
        • drawing plane
        • drawing plane coordinate system
        • drawing plane origin
        • drop complex element
        • DXF
        • DWG files
        • DWG workmode
        • dynamic display
        • dynamic update
        • dynamic visible edge
      • E
        • edit handles
        • effective level display
        • element
        • element attributes
        • element manipulation
        • element placement
        • element symbology
        • element tag
        • element template
        • enter data field
        • enter data field special character
        • entity
        • extension
        • extension lines
      • F
        • fast display
        • feature
        • feature control frames
        • feature modeling
        • fence
        • fence contents
        • fence filter
        • fence manipulation
        • fence selection mode
        • field
        • filename
        • filled
        • filled hidden line
        • filled visible edge
        • fillet
        • filter
        • fit
        • fitted view
        • flag
        • flashbulb
        • floating
        • fog
        • folding
        • font
        • font library
        • function keys
        • function key menu
      • G
        • geometric tolerancing
        • geometry
        • global origin
        • Gouraud shading
        • graphic
        • graphic element
        • graphic group
        • graphic group lock
        • grid lock
        • grid
        • grid points
        • grid references
        • grid units
        • group
      • H
        • handles
        • hatch
        • hidden line
        • hidden line removal
        • highlight color
        • hole elements
        • hypermodels
        • hypertext
      • I
        • identify
        • IGDS
        • IGES
        • input focus
        • insert mode
        • insertion point
        • inside
        • instance
        • isolines
        • isometric
        • isometric lock
        • Isometric (Iso) view
        • item type
        • items
      • J
        • joints
      • K
        • key combination
        • key-in
        • Key-in window
        • keypoint
        • keypoint snap mode
      • L
        • legacy visible edge
        • level
        • level filter
        • level group
        • level lock
        • level overrides
        • level structure
        • library
        • light cell
        • light source
        • line string
        • line style
        • line style component
        • line style definition
        • line style modifiers
        • line terminator
        • line weight
        • linear patterning
        • link
        • link set
        • linkage mode
        • list box
        • locate
        • locate tolerance
        • locks
      • M
        • macro
        • macro language
        • manipulate
        • mark
        • mask
        • master units
        • material assignment table
        • material characteristics
        • material definition
        • material palette
        • material tables
        • matrix menus
        • maximized
        • mechanical dimension format
        • menu
        • menu block
        • menu cell
        • menu DGN file
        • menu item
        • MicroStation Development Libraries (MDL)
        • mirror
        • mixed level display
        • mnemonic access character
        • modal dialog
        • model
        • modeless dialog
        • modify handles
        • monument point
        • MSCATALOG
        • multi-snap
        • multi-line element
        • multi-line style
      • N
        • nested
        • nested reference attachments
        • node
        • non-coincidental reference attachment
        • non-graphic database
        • note
        • noun-verb
        • NURBs
      • O
        • offset
        • opaque
        • open B-spline
        • option menu
        • Oracle linkage
        • order
        • origin
        • orphan linkage
        • orthogonal
        • outline
        • overlap
        • override
        • overwrite mode
      • P
        • panning
        • paper menus
        • parabola
        • parallel projection
        • parameter
        • partition
        • path configuration variable
        • pattern element
        • patterning
        • perspective projection
        • picture data
        • pixel
        • Place SmartLine
        • plotfile
        • plotter driver file
        • point
        • point cell
        • point curve
        • point element
        • point light
        • point light source
        • point of intersection
        • point symbols
        • pointer
        • pointers
        • polar array
        • polar coordinates
        • pole
        • polygon hidden line
        • PopSet
        • pop-up menu
        • precision input key-ins
        • preferences
        • primary elements
        • primary key
        • primitive elements
        • private key
        • product-definition data
        • profile element
        • projection
        • prolog
        • prompt
        • properties
        • public key
      • Q
      • R
        • range block
        • RAL colors
        • raster background
        • raster fonts
        • receiving application
        • record
        • rectangular ACS
        • reference
        • relational database
        • rendering
        • report files
        • report table
        • Reset
        • Reset button
        • Reset pop-up menu
        • Resetting
        • resize border
        • resolution
        • resource
        • resource file
        • revision
        • revision cloud
        • revolution
        • right isometric
        • row
        • rubberbanding
        • rule lines
      • S
        • saved
        • saved view
        • scale
        • screen element
        • screen menu
        • screen partition
        • search criteria
        • section
        • seed DGN file
        • seed sheet model
        • select
        • select range
        • selection set
        • sending application
        • separator bar
        • server model
        • settings
        • shadow
        • shadow map
        • shape
        • shared cell
        • shared cell definition
        • sheet boundary
        • sheet file
        • sheet model
        • sidebar menu
        • single-shot
        • sink
        • site
        • sky opening
        • slab
        • SmartLine
        • smooth shading
        • snap lock
        • snap divisor
        • snap
        • snap lock divisor
        • solar light
        • solar time stamp
        • solid
        • solid of projection
        • solid of revolution
        • source view
        • spherical ACS
        • spot light
        • SQL
        • stacked dimensions
        • standard views
        • startup application
        • status bar
        • stereo imagery
        • stream angle
        • stream area
        • stream delta
        • stream tolerance
        • stroke pattern
        • stroke tolerance
        • style
        • subunits
        • suffix
        • surface
        • surface description
        • surface description file
        • surface of projection
        • surface of revolution
        • surface shading
        • symbol
        • symbol font
        • symbol library
        • symbology
        • system
      • T
        • tags
        • tag set
        • tag set definition
        • task
        • tentative button
        • tentative point
        • Terminal Control Block (TCB)
        • terminator
        • text attributes
        • text element
        • text node
        • text node lock
        • text style
        • 3D data point
        • 3D tentative point
        • tile
        • toggle
        • tool
        • toolbox
        • tool frame
        • tool settings
        • tool settings window
        • top
        • trigger
        • true hidden line
      • U
        • U3D
        • Unit Lock
        • unit distance
        • unshared cell
        • update
        • user configuration file
        • user preference
      • V
        • verb-noun
        • vertex
        • view
        • view axis
        • view configuration
        • view control bar
        • view control pop-up menu
        • view controls
        • view cube
        • view delta
        • view dependent settings
        • view group
        • view independent text
        • viewing pyramid
        • viewlet
        • view volume
        • view window
        • visible edge
        • visible edges DGN file
        • visible surface shading
        • void
        • void-clip
        • void-overlap
        • volume of projection
        • volume of revolution
      • W
        • window
        • window control menu
        • window origin
        • windowing
        • wireframe
        • wiremesh
        • witness lines
        • work line
        • working set
        • working units
        • working unit settings
        • workmode
        • workset
        • workspace
      • X
      • Y
      • Z
        • zoom
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