MicroStation At-A-Glance

DEVELOP BETTER DESIGNS, FASTER:

– Develop precise drawings using a comprehensive set of drafting tools to efficiently create 2D geometry
– Develop models in real-world context with a wide range of 3D modeling tools
– Build and edit curve, surface, mesh, feature, and solids models
– Build functional and parametric components withpredefined variations
– Develop comprehensive model documentation
– Analyze and visualize models based on their geometry or attributes
– Detect and resolve clashes
– Apply real-time display styles to visualize models based on an object’s height, slope, and other embedded properties
– Speed design tasks and related workflows with intelligent interactive snapping
– Ensure the integrity of your documents using digital signatures and control the rights to view, edit, print, and copy file contents, including a pre-defined access expiration date access expiration date.

BETTER INFORMED TEAMS:

– Produce realistic movies and simulations from design, construction, and operational models with VUE rendering engine
– Render in near real-time with photorealistic rendering
– Incorporate libraries of physically correct materials, lighting, and rich photorealistic content (RPC)
– Use point-and-shoot to physically correct materials and lighting libraries
– Update all annotation dynamically
– Manage drawing views across an entire project
– Drag and drop plans, elevations, and sections to create documentation
– Slice and filter 3D models to improve interactive visualization
– Update drawings automatically when 3D models change
– Coordinate 3D models and 2D drawings automatically
– Synchronize existing designs with an iModel to create a digital twin
– View latest revisions and changes to the project
– Cloud-based Issue Resolution Service for reviewing, tracking, and resolving across the entire project team

FREEDOM TO FOCUS ON DESIGN

– Integrate geospatial information from thousands of supported coordinate systems
– Access data from Esri ArcGIS™ REST Feature and Map Services, and OGC Web Map Servers
– Incorporate real-time GPS data
– Incorporate Bing maps
– Create and reference geospatial PDFs
– Read, share, and consume precise data in key formats such as Autodesk RealDWG™ (share and consume), IFC (read), and Esri SHP (read)
– Aggregate and assemble multiple file formats including PDF, U3D, 3DS, Rhino 3DM, IGES, Parasolid, ACIS SAT, CGM, STEPAP203/AP214, STL, OBJ, VRMLWorld, SketchUp SKP, and Collada
– View and work with design information from others in real-time
– Live referencing of 2D/3D DGN, DWG, and large image files
– Natively reference PDF files into designs
– Attach versioned files including design history
– Navigate through file history
– View and manipulate point cloud data in 17 popular formats without translation
– Incorporate raster imagery of all types, including aerial and satellite imagery, as well as scanned documents
– Dozens of supported file formats including CALS, BMP, TIF, GeoTIFF, and JPG
– Integrate engineering-ready phototextured reality meshes created from photos
– Record all design changes for rich revision control
– Compare and plot design file changes
– Group tools and tasks and customize interface
– Employ universal database connection
– Create user-defined macros
– Create customizable cursor menus
– Personalized in-application learning and feature recommendations
– Integrate with enterprise systems using a wide range of availablen applications to customize the user interface
– Develop solutions using Microsoft (VBA), .NET, C++, C# as well as user-defined macros