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Bentley MicroStation

MicroStation Fundamentals (CONNECT)

MicroStation is a popular CAD (computer-aided design) software among architects and engineers that allows users to intuitively visualize, model, and document 2D and 3D projects of varying degrees of complexity. The software offers a comprehensive solution that enables easy and smooth collaboration between teams, saves valuable time by eliminating the busywork of drawing and redrawing workflows, and allows teams and companies to level up their efficiency.

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Learning Path Courses:

Annotation

Annotation Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 30 minutes)

Course Description
This course will cover the various tools used to annotate drawing in MicroStation. What’s covered in this course is an essential skill to learn to create drawings and communicate data in those drawing to stakeholders.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Annotation Scale
Text Editor
Placing Text
Placing Notes
Placing Dimensions
Placing Tables
Hatching and Patterns

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition installed on your work station.

Tips:
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Output

Output Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 15 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to take data and information out of MicroStation. You will learn how to create sheets and share file data that can be shared with individuals or other platforms.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course teach you how to:
Create Sheets
Understand Named Boundaries
Use the Print Organizer
Printing Sheets
Export
Share Data using i-Models

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
MicroStation Overview

Tips:
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MicroStation Overview

MicroStation Overview Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 22 minutes)

Course Description
This course is an introduction to Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition. This course will cover basic definitions for the User Interface and establish basic skills needed to use MicroStation. This course should be taken for those who are new to MicroStation and/or transitioning from other CAD platforms.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Welcome Page
Work Page
Seed Files
User Interface Overview
Tools & Tool Settings
Help
View Controls
Mouse Controls

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition installed on your work station.

Tips:
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Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Placing and Modifying Geometry

Placing and Modifying Geometry Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 70 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to place basic geometry elements in Microstation Connect Edition. In addition to the placement tools, you will learn how to use many of the common manipulation and modify tools. When you complete this course you’ll have a comfort level in working with elements to prepare for more advanced drafting tasks.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course teach you how to:
Place Lines
Place Smartline
Place Arcs
Place Circles
Assign Element Attributes
Copy and Move Elements
Scale Elements
Rotate Elements
Stretch Elements
Align Elements
Trim and Extend Elements
Break Elements
Element Selection Tools
Fence Selection Tools

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
MicroStation Overview
Tips:
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Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Using AccuDraw and AccuSnap

AccuDraw and AccuSnap Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description
This course will explain what AccuSnap and AccuDraw are and demonstrate how to use the. Some shortcuts will be discussed that can greatly speed up your drafting in MicroStation. AccuDraw and AccuSnap are tools that when understood, can greatly increase your productivity.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
AccuSnap Usage and Settings
AccuDraw Usage and Settings
AccuDraw Shortcuts

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition installed on your work station.

Tips:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Working with Levels

Levels Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 30 minutes)

Course Description
In this course you will learn how to leverage levels in Microstation Connect Edition to efficiently manage the display and appearance of elements in your design files.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course teach you:
Understanding Levels
Level Basics
Controlling Level Display
Managing Element Symbology through Levels
Using Level and Filter Groups

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
Microstation Overview

Tips:
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Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Working with Cells

Working with Cells
(Course Duration: 50 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to leverage cells in Microstation to create reusable CAD geometry. Cells allow you to quickly and easily create commonly used CAD geometry without having to redraw every new instance. They can be created from simple and/or complex elements and include your organization’s CAD standards to make your deliverables more consistent. Cells can be used repetitively within a design file, and across all design files in your organization. This course will teach you the basics of working with cells, including how to create cells and append your cell libraries.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course teach you how to:
Place Cells
Place Line Terminators
Manipulate Cell placement
Edit Cell Properties
Create Cells
Edit Cell Definitions
Use Element Templates to place Cells
Place Cell Index

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
Knowledge on Microstation basics

Tips:
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References

References Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 40 minutes)

Course Description
In this course you will learn how use references in Microstation Connect Edition to create design file compositions consisting of multiple external design files and raster images.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course teach you:
Attaching Reference Files
Working with References
Attaching and Displaying Images
Transforming Images
Displaying Bing Maps

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should have the following:
Microstation Overview

Tips:
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Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.