Microstation Users

[br0604bom]

hey guys,

where are the most helpful places to go for microstation user tips, because I need to get back into it after using autocad for the last couple of years and losing track a bit with microstation?

many thanks to anyone with the answer

[envisioncad]

br0604bom,
I personally like envisioncad-dot-com Tips, Training Manuals, Freeware

there is also eatyourcad-dot-com

and communities.bentley-dot-com

HTH,
Bob Mecham

[BlackBox]

I personally like envisioncad-dot-com Tips, Training Manuals, Freeware

We got it, dude... Mentioning your site twice in the same thread is enough.

When you become a full member, put it your signature, and be done with it.

[Tyke]

One of the nice things about MS is that when you have another design file referenced (XREF in AutoCAD) you can easily copy entities from the reference into your own design file (something you can't easily do in AutoCAD). Select the element, copy it, select base point, select insertion point (always the same point) and you have the element now in your design file. You can also use multiple select or a fence.

We use it a lot and find it extremely helpful.

We have MS95, SE, V8 (2oo4) and V8i.

[nocturne00]

One of the nice things about MS is that when you have another design file referenced (XREF in AutoCAD) you can easily copy entities from the reference into your own design file (something you can't easily do in AutoCAD). Select the element, copy it, select base point, select insertion point (always the same point) and you have the element now in your design file. You can also use multiple select or a fence.

Nice to be back on this thread.
Yep thats one advantage of references in MS. I'm a bit used to MS now since i first started this thread, I'm just hoping that I dont loose my edge on Autocad .
Both softwares has its own pros and cons, but AutoCAD is just a lot more mature, metaphorically speaking.

[Tyke]

MicroStation is required by a few major clients, that's why we have so many versions. One even still requires in MS95 format, its the only version they have.

But after saying that AutoCAD 2000 to 2011 (including MAP and Civil 3D 2007 - 2011) is our preferred software and the one that we use most.

We've used other CAD software in the past, but it has now narrowed itself down to either AutoCAD or MicroStation.

The customer is King and if you want his money you use the CAD system he demands.

[br0604bom]

thanks for all the feedback guys,
i really need to get back into MS after a long time out, even after using autocad for the last year and a half, I still prefer MS