Microstation

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'Bold text'MicroStation is a Microsoft Windows-based suite of CAD software products for 2- and 3-dimensional design and drafting, developed and sold by Bentley Systems.

1 Description
2 File Format Support
3 Extensions
4 History
5 See Also
6 References
7 External links

[edit] Description

MicroStation is the platform architectural and engineering software package developed by Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Among a number of things, it generates 2D/3D vector graphic objects and elements.

[edit] File Format Support

Its native format is the DGN (DesiGN file) format, though it can also read and write a variety of standard CAD formats including AutoCAD's DWG and DXF as gs; however, it has evolved through its various versions to include advanced modeling and rendering features, including boolean solids, raytracing, and keyframe animation. It can provide specialized environments for architecture, civil engineering, mapping, or plant design, among others.

In 2000, Bentley made revisions to the DGN file format in V8 to add additional features like Digital Rights and Design History - a revision control ability that allows to reinstate previous revisions either globally or by selection, and to better support import/export of AutoDesk's DWG Format.<ref name="podcast">Microstation V8 2004 Review. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.</ref>

[edit] Extensions

Extensions can be used with MicroStation to add to its functionality. Example extensions include the following:

Provide accurate materials lists for every item included in the design
Sequenced schedule for construction
Check for interferences between objects
Publish all drawings automatically on a public website
Provide a client/owner a detailed model of their entire plant including its virtual operation for training and testing.