MicroStation V8i: References

3h 3mBeginner2019-03-29

Authors

Jeanne Aarhus

Speaker for MicroStation and AutoCAD, CAD Trainer

Course details

MicroStation V8i allows you to attach reference files, such as terrain and survey references, to your designs. In this course, instructor Jeanne Aarhus covers basic and advanced reference file techniques, helping you boost your productivity in MicroStation as you learn how to leverage the files of other users to enhance your own file data. Jeanne explains what a reference file is, details basic reference commands and settings, and discusses other ways of working with reference files. Plus, pick up a few advanced techniques, including how to use DWG files as references.

Learning objectives
What is a reference file?
Basic reference commands
Attaching reference files
Reference orientation settings
Controlling reference levels
Using reference toggles
Using DWG files as references

Skills covered

MicroStationBentley SystemsArchitectural DesignAECDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Using references in MicroStation V8i
02 - Using the exercise files

1. Basics of Reference Files

03 - What is a reference file
04 - Reference dialog and tools
05 - Basic reference commands
06 - Attaching reference files
07 - Reference orientation settings, part 1
08 - Reference orientation settings, part 2
09 - Reference orientation settings, part 3
10 - Nested reference settings
11 - Controlling reference levels
12 - Scaling references
13 - Reference drawing titles
14 - Using reference toggles
15 - Editing reference files
16 - Clipping reference files

2. Advanced Reference File Techniques

17 - Using DWG files as references
18 - Miscellaneous references
19 - Reference preferences
20 - Reference file configuration

Conclusion

21 - Next steps