DGNLIB variables

Working with DGNLIBs is an important part of MicroStation, though sometimes it can be a long-winded task to track down just the right configuration variable you need. Here is a list of many of the useful ones...

28th of September 2012

AEC (UK) launches updated CAD layer standard

The AEC (UK) committee is proud to announce that the updated version of the AEC (UK) CAD Standards for Layer Naming is now available for download. Version 3.0, the latest version of the most widely adopted layering standard in the UK, is released to align better with BS1192:2007’s guidelines and the latest Uniclass classifications. Updates and enhancements include:

• Additional discipline codes not covered by BS1192:2007
• Updated implementation of Uniclass tables F & G
• Enhanced table Z for more structured definition of non-physical, CAD-based elements
• Full compliance with the BS1192:2007 Presentation field
• Expansion of the 4-character Descriptions field to full, clear, English terms
• Updates to the “View” field to better integrate layer standards with 3D and BIM software

Nigel Davies, chair of the AEC (UK) Committee commented, “Even with all the progress we are seeing towards BIM adoption, the importance of data organisation starts with a consistent and clear CAD layering standard. The changes to the AEC (UK) layer standard have been made by the companies using this standard. It’s a testament to the robust, coordinated methods employed by many of the forward-thinking practices in the UK, small and large, that this latest release is as popular and important to the UK design and construction industry as the original was 10 years ago.”

About the AEC (UK) Committee: The AEC (UK) CAD Standards Initiative was formed in 2000 to improve the process of design information production, management and exchange. The committee now produces practical “off-the-shelf” implementations of the guidelines and practices published in the UK, including BS1192:2007. The AEC (UK) committee aims to work together to realise a unified, usable, co-ordinated approach to CAD and BIM in a design environment. Full details can be found on www.aec-uk.org.

by AEC (UK), 17th of August 2011

FREE: MicroStation productivity tips

The Evolve CADsmart Training handouts cover all the essential tools necessary for efficient draughting in each of KnowledgeSmart's key areas. The handouts provide guidance on the basic settings for each tool along with hints and tips on how to use the tools more effectively. ensuring that you understand exactly what is needed to improve your skills and efficiency using MicroStation. There is something here for all levels of experience.

Available as individual documents based on each stage, or as a complete set covering the full CADsmart assessment, these guides are an essential learning aid.

Use these FREE sample tips in your own office: publish them individually on your company intranet, send them out as emails to your CAD users, or print them out and leave them next to peoples’ workstations.

by Evolve Consultancy, 15th of October 2010

Rendering Materials 301: managing materials

Materials are now stored in dgnlibs, or your active dgn. This article reviews how to manage them effectively for your projects...

15th of October 2010

CADsmart training handouts

To compliment your CADsmart assessments, Evolve's training handouts are now available for purchase...

2nd of September 2010

Saved Views 101

What is a Saved View and how do you use them...?

26th of July 2010

Does MicroStation have an equivalent to AutoCAD’s “Isolate”?

Is there an isolate command in MicroStation? In AutoCAD you can turn off all layers except the one you want.

19th of April 2010

What's the difference between 'of=levelname' and 'level set display off levelname'?

We are trying to define a batch script to turn specific levels off in multipe DGN files. What's the difference between of=levelname;selview 1 and level set display off levelname? Which keyin is best to use?

25th of February 2010

Remapping Levels

If you are copying information from an external party or bringing in data from an archived project, you may find that the levels don’t match your level standard...

26th of January 2010

Using View Display or Global Display to save a DGN to DWG

The EYC team look at the differences between level/layer display in AutoCAD and MicroStation and the best ways to convert your files...

13th of January 2010