Microstation: AccuDraw

2h 14mBeginner2018-04-25

Authors

Jeanne Aarhus

Speaker for MicroStation and AutoCAD, CAD Trainer

Course details

Discover how to work efficiently with AccuDraw, a collection of aids for positioning and drawing precisely in MicroStation V8i. In this course, learn your way around this essential MicroStation feature, and discover how to leverage it for a more productive workflow. Explore how to use AccuSnap for precise placement and use basic AccuDraw features for working in 2D and 3D. Plus, this course covers custom shortcuts, advanced techniques, and how to configure AccuDraw to suit your unique needs.

Learning objectives
Using AccuDraw and AccuSnap
Controlling focus
Using multi-snaps
AccuDraw basics in 2D and 3D
Using AccuDraw shortcuts
Drawing and modifying 3D solids
Advanced AccuDraw techniques
Custom AccuDraw shortcuts

Skills covered

AccuDrawMicroStationBentley SystemsBIMAECDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Using the exercise files

1. Using AccuDraw

03 - What is AccuDraw
04 - Controlling focus
05 - More on focus

2. Using AccuSnap

06 - What is AccuSnap
07 - Types of AccuSnaps
08 - More types of AccuSnaps
09 - Using multi-snaps

3. Learning AccuDraw Basics in 2D and 3D

10 - Using the AccuDraw interface
11 - Using AccuDraw shortcuts
12 - Draw 2D lines
13 - Using XY and polar
14 - Using Origin
15 - Using Rotate Element
16 - Draw 2D blocks
17 - Using Smart Lock
18 - Using the calculator
19 - Absolute input
20 - Relative input
21 - Using snaps
22 - More snaps
23 - Draw 2D in 3D
24 - Draw 3D solids
25 - Modify 3D solids
26 - Using ACS planes

4. Advanced AccuDraw Techniques

27 - Aligning elements
28 - Using bearing angles
29 - Adding a parcel
30 - Draw a cross-section
31 - Add a north arrow

5. AccuDraw Settings and Customizations

32 - AccuDraw settings - Operation
33 - AccuDraw settings - Display
34 - AccuDraw settings - Coordinates
35 - Custom AccuDraw shortcuts
36 - AccuDraw shortcuts

Conclusion

37 - What's next