Migrating from MicroStation V8i to CONNECT

3h 59mIntermediate2017-06-26

Authors

Jeanne Aarhus

Speaker for MicroStation and AutoCAD, CAD Trainer

Course details

The MicroStation CONNECT Edition from Bentley boasts changes and new features that can help you model and visualize your projects more efficiently. In this course, learn how to migrate from MicroStation V8i to MicroStation CONNECT. Jeanne Aarhus shows how to navigate the new interface and work with the changes in existing commands. In addition, she helps to familiarize you with new features such as display rules and item types, and explains how to customize the interface and use enhanced annotation.

Learning objectives
Navigating the new interface
Using the new properties
Customizing the interface
Creating custom buttons and ribbons
Using enhanced annotation
Text commands
Practical applications of CONNECT

Skills covered

MicroStationBentley SystemsArchitectural DesignAECDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Using the exercise files
03 - Learning the new terminology

1. Navigate the New Interface

04 - Use the Welcome page
05 - Use the Work page
06 - Use the backstage

2. Using the New Interface

07 - The ribbon
08 - Workflows
09 - Pop-up menus
10 - Docking dialogs
11 - Use the new properties
12 - More of the backstage
13 - Preferences

3. Customizing the Interface

14 - Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
15 - Customize the spacebar pop-up menu
16 - Customize the keyboard shortcuts
17 - Customize the function keys and button assignments
18 - Create custom buttons and ribbons

4. Using Enhanced Annotation

19 - Text commands
20 - Annotation Scale
21 - Fields
22 - Labels
23 - Item Sets
24 - Tables
25 - Reports
26 - Display Rules

5. Practical Applications of CONNECT

27 - Practice - Civil
28 - Practice - Arch
29 - Bringing back V8i

Conclusion

30 - Next steps