Navigating MicroStation's Interface and Workspace MicroStation b8i Select Series 3 introduces a user-friendly interface starting with the file open dialog, which includes workspace selection for categorizing projects. Users can explore example files like architectural or mechanical designs to familiarize themselves with its functionality. The software allows multiple views of models within one file, enabling efficient navigation using tools such as zooming and panning.
Creating Models Using Smartline and Extrusion Tools Designing in MicroStation involves placing precise measurements through tools like Place Smartline while utilizing Cartesian coordinates for accuracy. By setting orthogonal views (top, side, front), users align their design elements seamlessly before outlining structures based on blueprint dimensions. Once floor plans are outlined accurately, they can be extruded into solid forms by specifying height values.
Refining Designs Through Modifications and Visualization Styles After creating basic models, modifications such as taper adjustments are made using edge manipulation tools guided by AccuDraw inputs or manual dragging techniques. Various shading styles enhance visualization without altering the model itself; options include hidden line illustration or smooth rendering modes that provide clear impressions of completed designs.