MicroStation
MicroStation is a visual modeling software platform designed for use by various specialists working in the fields of construction and design.
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We have 1 review for MicroStation. The average overall ratings is 4.0 / 5 stars.
Overall Opinion: There's no doubt that the construction and design industry has changed. Increasingly powerful technologies and new philosophies allow engineers and architects to draft and implement designs more effectively than ever before. One of the most important of these innovations is Building Information Modeling (BIM), which integrates various complex components of a project together rather than relying on disparate 2D models and draws from real time models to adjust projects as new issues arise. MicroStation allows users to easily design new structures and buildings, but at its core is a robust set of systems that make it easy to integrate with design and analytical modeling BIM platforms. At its most efficient, MicroStation works as one element of a design ecosystem rather than a standalone tool. That's not to say that MicroStation is lacking in modeling functionality. Whether you're a residential architect, a commercial contractor, or a civil engineer, MicroStation has the tools you need. They include support for all major infrastructure elements, including rails and roads, communications networks, and waterways. One of the best elements of MicroStation is that it seems to understand how designers think. When you make use of MicroStation's tools, you aren't just creating two dimensional drafts and converting them to a three dimensional model. The software relies on parametric design, so that three dimensional models are more accurate, and their hypermodeling allows annotated documentation to reflect directly back on the prototype design. Designers and architects rarely work in a vacuum, and that's why MicroStation offers automated deliverables. You can designate who needs access to what and rest assured that they receive the schedules, models, visualizations, and more immediately. This greatly improves the potential for collaboration in larger teams, and models can be easily annotated, commented on, and shared among all involved parties. Often, what you see on the page isn't an accurate reflection of the inherent complications that come from the actual execution of a construction project. That's why MicroStation utilizes reality modeling. Whether you're looking to use images, point clouds, or external sources like Google Maps, you can create realistic meshes that more accurately reflect what you can expect from the final results and nip complications in the bud. That level of customization is at the heart of the MicroStation experience. Users can set designated parameters for every aspect of their project to ensure that the final result stays in line with the preferences of their clients or the standards of local building codes and ordinances. MicroStation even offers granular control of the user interface. User-defined macros mean you can quickly access the tools you need, and those looking for a deeper level of customization can alter the existing software through the use of languages like C#, C++, and .NET.
Pros: Bentley's unique Trust Licensing agreement means that your software doesn't have to constantly be connected to the license server Great user interface puts the most important tools front and center Runs quickly and efficiently
Cons: So many features that it can take some time to learn the ins and outs of the software Too many dialogue boxes complicate an otherwise quick and streamlined interface
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In this short video we review how to use MicroStation V8i Select series 3. We open an existing project to show where to find tools and how to navigate in the project. We review how to switch...
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