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MicroStation Essentials is designed for the new MicroStation user and builds a solid foundation in the concepts, tools and features found in the MicroStation drawing environment. Starting with setting up a drawing and concluding with plotting, students walk through typical workflows using the tools and features interspersed throughout real-world design problems solved using basic design concepts. You will learn to use MicroStation’s tools and features to create designs, manipulate and modify elements, assemble project data and create printed output.
Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
Full Time: 3 Days (08:30 - 16:00)
Online: Course access for 12 Months
Course Prerequisites
It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of one or more of the following:
Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.
Instructor-Led Classes
Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.
Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.
Watch this video to see why Microstation is used in the Draughting industry.
Important Notes
Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
The CAD Corporation retains the right to change this calendar without any notification.
Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order for the full amount of the training.
For full day courses The CAD Corporation will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where applicable), tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at The CAD Corporation only. Catering is not included for OnSite training and laptop is available for hire at an additional cost if required.
Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via fax or email at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, The CAD Corporation reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
The CAD Corporation suggests clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled before booking flight and accommodation. The CAD Corporation is NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients.
An Overview of MicroStation
MicroStation's menus
The Task-based Interface
Keyboard mapping
Docking a tool box
The Task Navigation tool box
Tool tips
Starting and stopping commands
The tool settings window
PopSet and tool settings
Expandable tool settings
Typical element placement tool settings
The Key-in browser
The status bar
The Message Center
View Windows
Mouse view controls
The View Groups dialog box
Working with Views
Arranging Views
Multiple Views and View Controls
Design Navigation
Window Menu Commands
View Attributes
Saved Views
Design Precision
Working Units
AccuDraw
Designing with MicroStation
Working with Elements
Closing Files
Creating Design Files
Saving Work
Element Placement
Additional Undo Features
Backing up your work
Working with Snaps
Active Snap Mode
AccuSnap Settings
Tentative Snapping
Using Snaps in Desiging
Multi-Snap
Snapping to Select Elements
Defining Element Attributes
Attributes Tools
Using Attributes to Add Definition
Polygons and Circles
Levels
Designing on Multiple Levels
The Active Level
Working with Multiple Levels
The Level Display Dialog Box
Level Filters
Moving Elements Between Levels
The Level Manager
Importing and Attaching Levels
Design Problems - Beginning to Design
Create a border file
Draw an anchor
Complete a pressure gauge
Finish the pulley designs
Apply By-Level symbology
Working with Multiple Elements
The Fence
Named Fences
Element Selection
Grouping Elements
Complex Chains
Complex Shapes
Graphic Groups
Named Groups
Manipulating Elements
Align Edges
Mirror
Rotate
Scale
Moving and Copying Parallel
Construct Array
Stretch Element
Modifying Elements
Modify Element
Partial Delete
Trim Element
Extend
IntelliTrim
Construct Circular Fillet
Construct Chamfer
Cells
Placing Cells in Designs
Creating Cells
Addional Placement Tools and Options
Breaking up cells
Measurement
Measure Distance
Measure Radius and Angle Between Lines
Measure Area
Measure Length
Design Problems - Working with Elements
Construct a P&ID Diagram
Complete an Electrical Schematic Design
Complete a Floor Plan
Create and Place post cells
Find the Largest Lot
Clear Out the Airplane Wing
Text Elements
Text Attributes
Placement Options
Text Styles
Tools for Changing Text
Additional Placement Tools
Text Fields
Dimensions
Tools
The Dimension Styles Dialog Box
Modifying Existing Dimensions
Comparing Dimension Styles
Annotating Tools
Detailing Symbols
Revision Clouds
Design Problems - Annotating Designs
Dimension a floor plan
Detail a part
Complete a building section
Adding Patterns
Hatching Areas
Crosshatch Areas
Patterning Areas
Associative Hatching and Patterns
Working with Existing Patterns
References
Design as Reference Material
Working with References
Live Nesting
Modifying Attachment Settings
Other Display Options
Models
Types of Models
Working with Models
Models and Cells
Raster Tools
Attaching Raster Data
Manipulating Rasters
Live Nesting
Raster Tools
Project Explorer
Exploring Projects
Linking Detailing Symbols
Design Problems - Adding Detail to Designs
Navigate the Part Project
Designate Land Use
Pattern a Wall and Foundation Section
Create a set of construction plans
Create detail plans for an office building
Create a finished part assembly
Position map sections
Create a detail sheet
Printing
The Print Dialog Box
Setting Print Attributes
Working with Borders
Previewing
Raster Support
RDF Support
Importing AutoCAD CTB Files
Sending Data to the Printer
No dates have been specified for this course. Please contact The CAD Corporation for more information and dates on this course.
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