4 days — $1400

For the new MicroStation user, this course 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, the participant is walked through a typical workflow using the tools and features of the latest version of MicroStation. Interspersed throughout are real-world design problems solved using the concepts learned to that point in the course. This course is based on MicroStation V8 2004 Edition.

Major Concepts Covered:

• Working with views
• Drawing with MicroStation
• Polygons & ellipses
• Working with snaps
• Manipulating elements
• Precision design
• Measurement
• Making drawings legible
• Levels
• Manipulating multiple elements
• Text elements
• Modifying & grouping elements
• Working with cells
• References
• Models
• Raster tools
• Adding patterns
• Dimensions
• Printing
• AccuDraw shortcuts

Prerequisite: Must be familiar with the Microsoft Windows ® operating system. Prior CAD experience is not required but manual drafting or related CAD product experience is recommended.