This article provides an overview of MicroStation’s key functions:
1. The Most Commonly Used Toolbars:
2. Toolbars within the Main Toolbox:
The main toolbox includes frequently used tools and toolbars. Icons with a small triangle in the bottom right corner indicate that additional related tools or sub-toolbars can be expanded.
In MicroStation, intelligent lines that connect elements are similar to PLINE lines in CAD, straight lines correspond to LINE lines in CAD, and streamline strings or curves are equivalent to SPLINE lines in CAD.
It is generally recommended to use intelligent lines for connecting elements rather than straight lines. The use of streamline strings is prohibited.
3. Menu Overview
3.1 Documents
a. Compress Design Files: Removes redundant components from files.
b. Reference File Operations: Transfer, clear, or break up reference files.
c. Import: Supports various file formats.
d. Export: Output files in different formats.
3.2 Settings
a. Layer Manager: Perform various layer operations.
b. Design Documents: Mainly used to set up the working units.
3.3 Tools
You can configure toolbars to float anywhere within the window for easier access.
3.4 Practical Applications
a. Type in Content: Enter commands or precise coordinate values to perform operations.
b. Unit Selector: Access the unit library and select desired units.
c. Call MDL Application: Run MDL-based applications.
d. Call Macro: Execute macro language applications.
4. Other Common Operations
4.1 Mouse Operations
a. Left click: Select or confirm actions.
b. Right click: Cancel actions, select the same target point, or cycle through features in the selection set.
c. Press both left and right mouse buttons simultaneously to snap to a target.
4.2 Toolbar Operations
a. Toolbars can be dragged and positioned anywhere on the screen.
b. Hovering the mouse over a tool displays explanations in the status bar and prompts after a short delay.
4.3 Auto-Save Feature
a. Advantage: Prevents loss of work due to unexpected issues or errors.
b. Disadvantage: You cannot discard unwanted operations once saved automatically (though the undo function can be used to reverse changes).
4.4 Application Storage Locations
a. Line type libraries are stored in the SYMB directory.
b. Unit libraries are located under the CELL directory.
c. Font library files reside in the SYMB directory.
d. Macros are saved in the MACROS directory.
e. MDL programs are found in the MDLAPPS directory.
4.5 Seed Files
When creating a new file, you can specify a seed file to define settings such as 2D or 3D mode and working units.
4.6 Interface Styles
You can choose the interface style when the system starts up to customize your working environment.
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