MicroStation V8 CAD Standards Training Guide

1 MicroStation V8 CAD Standards Training Guide Improve Productivity Integrate Workflows Manage Highway Information Table of Contents SHA_V8_0003 6/5/2004 iiTable of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..II INTRODUCTION .. IV WHY NEW Standards ?..IV ABOUT THIS COURSE BEFORE YOU CONVENTIONS IN THIS TYPOGRAPHIC CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF V8 1-1 LESSON 1-1 INTRODUCTION TO MicroStation V8 .. 1-1 DGN FILE 1-1 AUTOCAD 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 DGN 1-3 TEXT AND DIMENSION DESIGN 1-3 RASTER 1-4 1-4 NEW INTERFACE AND TOOL 1-4 HANDS ON EXERCISE: EXPLORING THE V8 1-4 CHAPTER 2: SHA CAD Standards 2-1 LESSON 2-1 SHA STANDARD WORKSPACE 2-4 HANDS ON EXERCISE: USING THE V7 2-5 HANDS ON EXERCISE: OPENING A V7 FILE USING THE V8 2-6 FILE NAMING 2-7 FILE NAMING 2-10 HANDS ON EXERCISE.

2 FILE NAMING 2-13 PROJECTS MANAGED THROUGH 2-15 USING MicroStation WITH PROJECTWISE AND THE CAD 2-16 PROJECTS STORED ON A CAD 2-17 FILE 2-17 SEED 2-17 LEVEL 2-18 LEVEL 2-18 HANDS ON EXERCISE: LEVEL 2-22 DGN 2-24 LEVEL 2-24 LEVEL 2-25 HANDS ON EXERCISE: LEVEL 2-26 2-29 LINE 2-29 2-29 FONTS AND TEXT 2-29 Table of Contents SHA_V8_0003 6/5/2004 iiiTEXT 2-30 DIMENSION 2-30 DETAIL 2-31 HANDS ON EXERCISE USING THE SHA DETAIL 2-32 COLOR 2-35 3D AND 2D 2-36 CHAPTER 3: 3-1 LESSON 3-1 SHA CAD Standards 3-1 RELOADING THE SHA BAR 3-3 HANDS ON EXERCISE: USING SHA CAD STANDARD MENUS (PLATS AND SURVEYS).

3 3-4 HANDS ON EXERCISE: USING SHA CAD STANDARD MENUS (GENERAL) .. 3-6 CHAPTER 4: REFERENCE FILES .. 4-1 LESSON 4-1 REFERENCE FILE 4-1 ATTACHING A REFERENCE FILE 4-2 SHA 4-4 ATTACHING A REFERENCE FILE USING SAVED 4-4 LAYOUT FILES USING LIVE NESTED 4-5 HANDS-ON EXERCISE: COMPOSING PLAN 4-7 CHAPTER 5: PLOTTING .. 5-1 LESSON 5-1 PLOTTING AT SHA .. 5-1 PLOT 5-1 5-1 LINE WEIGHTS AND 5-2 HANDS ON EXERCISE USING IPLOT .. 5-3 HANDS ON EXERCISE - USING STANDARD MicroStation 5-4 CHAPTER 6: 6-1 LESSON 6-1 MCPC (MORE COGO PLOTTING COMMANDS).

4 6-1 CHAPTER 7: INROADS .. 7-1 LESSON 7-1 LOADING INROADS THROUGH THE IDS 7-1 NEW INROADS 7-1 PROCESSING ICS 7-3 HANDS ON EXERCISE IMPORTING AN ICS 7-4 Introduction SHA_V8_0003 6/5/2004 ivIntroduction Why new Standards ? The last comprehensive release of CAD Standards by Maryland State Highway Administration was in 1995. At that time, the CAD Standards could be used for virtually any version of Bentley s MicroStation software. Also, the 1995 release of the CAD Standards was not all inclusive. However, the release of MicroStation V8 in early 2002 brought with it a change in MicroStation s file format as well as tighter integration with other products that have been adopted by Maryland State Highway (ProjectWise, IPLOT).

5 To fully take advantage of the new functionality within MicroStation V8, a change in the CAD Standards was crucial. The IDS Team took on the task of developing the new CAD Standards and tools to better target the workflow used by Maryland State Highway. About This Course This course will provide you with the fundamental information you need to use Maryland State Highway s V8 CAD Standards : First Edition within MicroStation V8. This courseware has been designed to emulate the progression of design projects with a very simple workflow in mind.

6 This workflow serves as a reference more than a guideline. It teaches concepts and procedures by walking you through common project tasks in MicroStation V8 using the CAD Standards . It breaks the tasks up into short, easy to understand segments. Training classes using this courseware can combine hands-on learning, visual aids and lecture. Course Objectives When you complete this course, you will understand the following: New features in MicroStation V8 How the new V8 features relate to the MDSHA CAD Standards How to use Bar Menu to place MicroStation elements How to compose a display How to plot a display Before You Begin Before beginning this course, we recommend that you have a working knowledge of MicroStation J.

7 Although not necessary, familiarity with the 95 Standards is not required, it may be helpful. We appreciate the comments from you and will incorporate those comments in the future releases of this courseware. This class is NOT intended for new MicroStation users. Conventions in This Courseware The following conventions are used throughout this courseware. Lessons Each chapter of this courseware is a lesson. A lesson describes a general area of MicroStation V8 as it relates to Maryland State Highway Administration and the CAD Standards .

8 Generally, the chapters focus on a few areas of a design process using related MicroStation and CAD Standard features. A lesson in Introduction SHA_V8_0003 6/5/2004 vthe courseware is made up of tasks each task relates to a series of MicroStation commands. The number of tasks varies from lesson to lesson. Hands On Exercises Each lesson may contain several individual hands on exercises, which are written in a sequential format to mimic the operational procedures. It contains numbered steps that list specific instructions, such as words to type, specific keys to press, or commands to choose from the menus.

9 The instructions are followed by comments describing what is happening in the program, reasons for the results you see, and pictures to help you identify certain elements of MicroStation , such as toolbar, buttons, dialog boxes or forms. Note: Notes point out special details that you should consider. Important: Important notes point out details which, if ignored, could seriously adversely affect your use of MicroStation V8. A Cool Tool: Cool Tools point out powerful MicroStation features that make your work easier. Typographic Conventions This courseware uses the following typographic conventions: Tahoma Bold type indicates the names of most elements of the user interface, such as windows, dialogs, fields, rows, features, and Wizards.

10 Tahoma Bold Italic type indicates specific information you enter in to fields. SMALL CAPS indicate the names of keyboard keys, such as TAB or 1: Overview of V8 Functionality SHA_V8_0003 6/5/2004 1-1 Chapter 1: Overview of V8 Functionality Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will learn about some of the new functionality included in MicroStation V8. The topics are covered as follows: Introduction to MicroStation V8 DGN File Format AutoCAD Compatibility Models Cells Levels DGN Libraries Text and Dimension Styles Design History Raster Manager Workmodes New Interface and Tool Enhancements Introduction to MicroStation V8 MicroStation V8 is considered a major upgrade compared to previous releases of the MicroStation software.