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MicroStation -Versions V8i, XM, V8, or V7
The MicroStation - 2D Level 1
V8i, XM, V8, or V7
The MicroStation Training 2D Level 1 contains twenty Modules (19 Modules in the
V8i and XM versions), each module is to lead the user through the information and
exercises in a logical sequence. Each Module has a suggested time of completion
based on a new user with a reasonable knowledge of drafting and some knowledge
of another CAD program, such as AutoCAD. Users with no prior CAD skills will likely
take longer to complete the instruction.
Module
1
Introduction
Previous Skills
Work Habits
Units of Measure
Inclusions
Module
12
Element Symbology
Levels
Adding Color to Elements
Adding Line Style to
Elements
Adding Line Weight

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Module
2
Startup
Opening New Files
The Interface Screen
Settings/Dialog Boxes
Models (V8)
Saving Designs
Element Attributes
Settings
Setting Fill Color
Level Symbology
Matching Element
Attributes
Modifying Elements
Attributes
Module
13
Advanced Selection
Sets
Building Fences
Copying with a Fence
Moving with a Fence
Copying with Shape
Mode
Additional Fence
Operations
Graphic Groups
Selecting by Attributes
Selecting by "Select All"
Module
14
Manipulate Tools
Copy and Move Tools
Using the Clipboard
Moving Quickly
Move Parallel Tool
Scale Tool
Rotate Tool
Mirror Tool
Align Elements by Edge
Tool
Construct Array Tool
Module
15
Modify Tools
Element Selection Tool
Modify Element Tool
Delete Part of Element
Tool
Extend Line Tool
Two Lines to Intersection
Trimming Elements
Insert & Delete Vertex
Tools
Construct Circular Fillet
Tool
Construct Chamfer Tool
Module
3
Lines, Circles, &
View Controls
Using the Mouse
Opening Tool Boxes
Floating Tool Boxes
View Control Tools
Help Options
Module
4
Selecting &
Deleting Elements
Elements
Multiple Elements
Power Selector
Deleting Elements
Undo and Redo
Module
5
Snaps & Tentative
Points
Keypoint Snap Mode
AccuSnap (V8)
Mouse Button
Assignments
Snaps & Locks Settings
Box
Snapping to Elements
Snap Setting Methods
Element Keypoints
Other Snap Modes
Snap Overrides
"Cycling" Through Snap
Points
Tentative
Points/Coordinates
Third Party Solutions
Module
6
Design Plane &
Working Units
The Design Plane
Working Units
Entering Dimensions
Angle Input

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Module
7
AccuDraw
Activating AccuDraw
AccuDraw's Compass
Drawing Plane
Coordinates
Keyboard Shortcuts
Circles and AccuDraw
Recalling Previous
Values
Constraining Data Points
Relocating Compass
Origin
Shortcut Snap Modes
Unit Roundoff
Popup Calculator
AccuDraw Shortcuts List
Module
16
Editing with Fences
Stretch & the Copy Tool
Stretch & the Scale Tool
Stretch & the Rotate
Tool
Manipulate Fence
Contents
Delete Fence Contents
Tool
Clip and Copy Modes
Module
17
Inquiry Tools
Element Information
Measuring Tools
Module
18
Annotation
Setting Text Attributes
Placing Text
Text Display
Plotting & Text Height
Text Tools
Character Mapping
Text Styles (V8)
Module
19
Dimensioning
Dimension & Text
Settings
Dimension Settings
Dimension Element Tool
Dim. Size with Arrow &
Stroke
Dealing with Small
Dimensions
Changing Dimension
Settings
Modify Element Tool
Associative Dimensions}
Editing Dimension Text
Angular Dimensions
Radial Dimensions
Using the Text Note Tool
Dimension Styles (V8)
Module
20
Plotting and
Printing
The Basic Process
Preparing the Drawings
Selecting Elements to
Plot
Plot Setup - English
Units
Plot Setup - Metric Units
Plot Output Options
Module
8
Absolute
Coordinates &
Grids
Data Point Key-In Box
Absolute (XY=) Key-In
Delta & Distance Key-
Ins
Using the Grid
Module
9
Polygons
Place Block Tool
Place Shape Tool
Place Orthogonal Shape
Tool
Place Regular Polygon
Tool
Module
10
Arcs and Ellipses
Arc Properties
Place Arc Tool
Center Method
Edge Method
Ellipse Tools
Isometric Ellipse
Arc Editing Tools
Module
11
SmartLine
Setting SmartLine
Options
SmartLine Vertex Types
SmartLine's Options
Line Strings - Vertex
Types
SmartLine and Arcs

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Plotter Driver Files
Note:
XM &
V8i
Versions
Because of the changes
in the XM and V8i
versions the contents of
Module 16 have been
distributed to other
Modules for more logical
tool applications.
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The MicroStation - 2D Level 2
V8i, XM, V8, or V7
Module
1
Introduction
Previous Skills
Work Habits
Units of Measure
Inclusions
Module
10
Patterning
(Hatching)
Single-Line Hatches
Crosshatches
Patterning Methods
Patterning with Cells
Manipulating Patterns
Associative Patterns
Deleting Patterns
Patterning Around Holes
Show & Match Pattern
Attributes
Linear Pattern Tool
Change Pattern Tool
Module Multi-Lines
Module
2
Key-Ins
Key-In Dialog Box
Finding Key-In
Sequences
Direct Key-In Entry
Escape Key & Docking
Module
3
Advanced
AccuDraw
Adding Shortcuts
Entering Command Lines
Naming Shortcut Key-Ins

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AccuDraw &
Orthographics
AccuDraw Settings Menus
11 Placing Multi-Lines
Using Multi-Lines
Editing wall Junctions
Adding Windows and
Doors
Multi-Line Editing Tools
Saving Multi-Line
Definitions
Module
12
Custom Line Styles
The Basic Process
Create a Symbol
Create a New Stoke
Pattern
Associate Symbol &
Stroke
Create Compound
Component
Manage Line Style Dialog
Box
Additional Information
Module
13
Curves
Curve Tools Locations
Place Point or Stream
Curve
B-Spline Curves
Composite Curves
Curve Calculator
Curve Editing Tools
Module
14
Points
The Active Point
Place Active Point Tools
Construct Active Point
Tool
Project Active Point Tool
Module
15
Customization
Create Active Element
Templates
Design Libraries
Custom Tool Boxes
Custom Task Lists
Apply Standards Checker
User Interfaces
Element Templates
Module
16
Project Explorer
Starting Project Explorer
Adding links
Opening Links
Additional Link Types
Managing Links
Mdels Dialog Box
Module
4
Advanced
Dimensioning
Insert and Delete Vertex
Dimension Associations
Dimensions & Rotated
Views
Dimension Styles
Geometric Tolerances
Multiple Scales
Dimension Audit Tool
Module
5
Advanced
Annotation
Placement Methods
Text Styles
Text Nodes
Text Number Increment
Data Field Tools
Importing Text Files
Spell Checking
Find and Replace Text
Stretch Text
Annotation Scale
Masking elements
Module
6
Reference Files &
Models
New Design Files
Referencing a Title Block
Modifying Reference Files
Adding Text to
References
Copying Attachments
Copying Elements
Additional Settings and
Tools
Dimensioning Attached
Files
Saved Views & Self-
Attachment
Reference Files &
Preferences
Reference Files &
Working Units
Models
Models & Reference Files
Reference File/Models
Exercise
Multiple Models in Views

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Module
7
Cells
Cell Libraries
Placing Cells
Placing Shared Cells
Using the Cell Selector
Other Cell Placement
Tools
Creating Cells and
Libraries
Changing Cell Contents
Using the Replace Cells
Tool
More Cell Information
Cell Exercise
Module
17
Miscellaneous
Items
Auxiliary Coordinate
Systems
AutoCAD Workmode
Assigning Tools to
Function Keys
Packaging Design Files
Design History
Data Cleanup
Named Groups, Display
Sets, Quicksets
Excel to MicroStation
Module
8
Tags
Understanding Tag
Organization
Editing Tags
Creating Tag Set
Libraries
Change Tags Tool
Generating Tag Data
Reports
Module
9
Complex Elements
Using SmartLine
Creating Complex Chains
Creating Complex Shapes
Creating Regions
(Boolean)
Practical Uses
Dropping Complex
Elements
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MicroStation V8i - 3D Level 3
Each Module has a suggested time of completion based on a user with a good
working knowledge of MicroStation's basic and intermediate 2D tools and
techniques.
Module 1 - Introduction Module 2 - Models and
Views
Introduction to the 3D Level 3
Course
Previous Skills
Work Habits
Units of Measure
Inclusions
Introduction to the 3D Level 3
Course
Previous Skills
Work Habits
Units of Measure
Inclusions
Module 3 - AccuDraw in 3D Module 4 - 3D Primitive
Tools
3.1 Define Compass Orientations
3.2 View Compass Orientations
3.3 Design Cube Orientation
3.4 ACS Orientations
3.5 3D Point Input
4.1 Slab Solid tool
4.2 Sphere Solid tool
4.3 Cylinder Solid tool
4.4 Cone Solid tool
4.5 Torus Solid tool
4.6 Wedge Solid tool
4.7 Pyramid Solid tool
4.8 Elliptical Cone Solid tool
4.9 Ellipsoid tool
4.10 Polyhedron tool
4.11 Apply standard editing tools
to 3D elements
4.12 Develop Primitive element
skills through exercises
Module 5 - Create Solids
Tools
Module 6 - Modify Solids
Tools
5.1 Solid by Extrusion tool
5.2 Solid by Revolution tool
5.3 Solid by Extrusion Along A Path
tool
5.4 Solid by Thicken Surface tool
5.5 Linear Solid tool
6.1 Draw On Solid tool
6.2 Modify solids using the Modify
Solid Entity tool
6.3 Delete Solid Entity tool
6.4 Taper Solid tool
6.5 Shell Solid tool
6.6 Replace Face tool
6.7 Boolean Unite Solids tool
6.8 Intersect Solids tool
6.9 Subtract Solids tool
6.10 Trim Solids tool
6.11 Cut Solid tool
6.12 Fillet Edges tool
6.13 Chamfer Edges tool
6.14 Edit Primitive tool
6.15 Complete two exercises using
tools from Module 6
Module 7 - Solids Utility
Tools
Module 8 - Create Surfaces

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7.1 Convert to Solid tool
7.2 Align 3D tool
7.3 Change Smart Solid Display tool
7.4 Extract Face or Edge Geometry
tool
7.5 Remove Entity by Size tool
8.1 Review B-spline curve
generation methods
8.2 Discuss methods of 3D surface
display
8.3 Primitive surface creation
8.4 Create Surfaces tool box
Module 9 - Free-Form
Surfaces
Module 10 - Modify
Surfaces
9.1 Loft Surface tool
9.2 Loft Surface by Vertices tool
9.3 Swept Surface Along Curves tool
9.4 Helical Surface tool
9.5 Loft Rectangle to Circle tool
9.6 Surface by Network of Curves
tool
9.7 Construct Surface by Edges tool
9.8 Surface by Corner Points tool
9.9 B-spline Surface by Points tool
9.10 Planar Surface by Points tool
9.11 Exercise
10.1 Trim Surfaces tool
10.2 Trim Surfaces by Curves tool
10.3 Untrim tool
10.4 Stitch Surfaces tool
10.5 Offset Surface tool
10.6 Change Normal direction tool
10.7 Extend Surface tool
10.8 Merge Surface to Edge tool
10.9 Fillet Surfaces tool
10.10 Fillet Surfaces Along Curves
tool
10.11 Blend Surfaces tool
10.12 Modify B-spline Surfaces
tool box
10.13 Surface Utilities tool box
10.14 Complete an exercise using
the Compute Intersections tool
10.15 Mesh tools
Module 11 - 2D/3D, Cells, and
Patterning
Module 12 - Drawing
Composition
11.1 Import/Export 2D/3D Designs
11.2 Cells in 3D
11.3 Patterning in 3D
11.4 Google’s 3D Warehouse tools.
12.1 General Concepts
12.2 Sheet View Exercise
12.3 Create Dynamic Views
Options
12.4 Apply Dimensions
12.5 Apply Annotations
12.6 Apply the Copy/Fold
Reference tool
Module 13 - Perspective
Views and Basic Camera
Setup
Module 14 - Lights and
Advanced Camera Settings
13.1 Basic Perspective Layouts
13.2 Change View Perspective Tool
13.3 Camera Tool
14.1 Luxology Introduction
14.2 Lighting Types
14.3 Placing Lights
14.4 Area Lights
14.5 Saving Rendered Views
14. Advanced Camera Settings
Module 15 - Material
Assignments
Module 16 - Advanced
Rendering Setup
15.1 New Base Drawing for Material
Application
15.2 Material Options and Settings
15.3 Material Definitions
15.4 Color/Level Material
Assignments
16.1 Import House Design
16.2 3D Cells Creation
16.3 Wall and Ceiling Materials
16.4 Window Insertion
16.5 Exterior Finishes
16.6 Multi-Layer Materials

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15.5 Attribute Material Assignments
15.6 Assigning Procedural Textures
Module 17 - Luxology Photo-
Realistic Rendering
Module18 - Solar Studies
and FlyThrough
18.1 Solar Studies
18.2 FlyThroughs
17.1 Interactive vs Photo-Realistic
Rendering
17.2 Photo-Realistic Rendering
Methods
17.3 Luxology interiors rendering.
17.4 Render special material effects.
17.5 Luxology settings for exterior
scenes.
17.6 Environment settings for
scenes.
17.7 Sun image and fog effects.
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