MicroStation Training

Course

Days

Dates

Prerequisites

Major topics covered

Introduction to MicroStation 2D

1

 

No prior CAD knowledge is required, however previous experience with Windows based products is recommended. Basic knowledge using a computer, such as using the mouse, is also recommended. If you are new to computers, please contact us and we may be able to assist in providing a training course that is aimed at new computer users.

  • Introduction to the Microstation Manager
  • Mouse functions in MicroStation
  • View manipulation and control
  • Drawing tool usage and application
  • Precision input using Accu-Draw® and keypoint snap
  • Modifying and manipulating design elements
  • Design file setup using seed files
  • Overview of MicroStation's design plane and working units
  • Navigating within the 2D design file
  • Element attributes including levels
  • Text placement and manipulation
  • Element selection and fence operations
  • Recovering from mistakes
  • Working with cells and other complex elements
  • Element construction techniques
  • Reference file operations
  • Area patterning
  • Annotating and dimensioning the design
  • Plotting

Introduction to MicroStation 3D

1

 

Drafting or design experience and a working knowledge of MicroStation 2D is required.This is an intermediate MicroStation course that enables draftsmen and designers to effectively utilise the 3D facilities of MicroStation
  • 3D file creation
  • 3D primitives
  • Basic 3D modeling
  • Free-form surfaces
  • Surface projection
  • Surface manipulation
  • Perspective views and general 3D viewing
  • Section generation
  • Rendering3D reference files
  • Drawing composition

Everything 3D

3

 

For experienced users, this course explores MicroStation's 3D capability in detail. Provides detailed coverage of the most popular concepts and tools in MicroStation's 3D environment, including 3D primitives, surfaces, and 3D view controls. Includes discussions of Drawing Composition and an introduction to MicroStation rendering, including lighting effects, camera setup and applying materials.

  • Basic 3D concepts (3D cube, active depth, display depth, view rotation, etc.)
  • Navigating in 3D
  • Working with 3D primitive elements (Place slab, sphere, cone, torus and wedge)
  • Using AccuDraw and snaps in 3D
  • Auxiliary coordinate systems
  • Working with basic 3D free-form surfaces
  • The B-spline (NURBS) surface placement and modification tools
  • Constructing surface fillets, chamfers and blendings
  • Creating and placing cells in 3D
  • Annotating designs in 3D
  • Convert 2D to 3D and 3D to 2D
  • MicroStation's rendering tools and techniques (cameras, lighting, materials)

MicroStation V8 Drafting

1

 

Working knowledge of MicroStation is rquired.This is an introductory course for MicroStation users making the transition to V8. The course highlights the changes from MicroStation J

  • Interface changes and overview
  • Text
  • Dimensioning
  • Cells
  • Plotting
  • References
  • AccuSnap
  • AccuDraw
  • Working with J files
  • View groups
  • Working with DWG files

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