This task and term comparison lists MicroStation tasks and terms and the equivalent functionality in the software.
MicroStation |
SmartSketch |
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A |
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Active Depth |
The active depth of a 3-D element is maintained through OLE servers as an attribute when a MicroStation file is embedded in a software file. |
B |
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C |
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Cell |
Symbols can be created with the software by allowing you to use OLE servers to embed or link a MicroStation cell or convert a cell library. |
Command Window |
The ribbon allows you to give and receive feedback when you are using a command. |
Compress |
It is not necessary to compress documents in the software. |
D |
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Default |
The Style Command allows you to pre-define the default settings of elements. |
Data Point |
The PinPoint Command is used to draw geometry. |
Data Button |
The software uses the left mouse button for providing input points. |
Dimension Units |
The Dimension Command allows you to specify the units you want to use when you place dimensions. |
Dimension Format |
The Dimension Command allows you to specify how your dimensions appear when you place them. |
Drop Status |
The Ungroup Command allows you to remove an element from a group. |
Design ".dgn" file |
Drawing sheets provide an area for creating and editing a drawing. Drawing sheets are part of the software document. |
Dynamic Update |
The software displays geometry as it is constructed. As you use a command, one end of a dynamic line is attached to a point in your drawing and the other end of the line is attached to the pointer. |
E |
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Element Attributes |
The Style Command allows you to define the attributes of elements. |
F |
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Fence |
The software provides group selection and manipulation using Select Tool and edit commands. |
Font |
Font support includes TrueType fonts |
G |
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Graphics Cursor |
The pointer is a screen display device that allows you to place graphics and annotations. |
Graphics Screen / Graphics Window |
The windows of the software allow you to create graphics and select commands. Drawing sheets are displayed in the window. |
H |
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Handles |
Handles and selection sets are highlighted when geometry is selected for modification. |
Hatching |
The Fill Command allows you to fill enclosed shapes with various colors or styles. |
I |
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Identify |
Select Tool allows you to identify elements for selection and manipulation. |
J |
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K |
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L |
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Level |
The Display Manager Command allows you to define layers and styles for layers. |
Line style |
The Style Command allows you to define the line styles of elements. |
M |
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MicroCSL |
The software allows you to program and customize. |
Mirror |
The Mirror Command allows you to move elements or sets of elements about a mirror point. |
N |
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O |
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Origin |
The PinPoint Command allows you to specify the coordinates of a point. The software Command (Tools Menu) allows you to locate positions and points on elements including elements on symbols. |
P |
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Parameter |
The software allows you to define user properties of elements and objects. |
Pull-down Menus |
The software has menus, shortcut menus, and toolbars for command selection. |
Q |
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R |
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Real World Units |
The PinPoint Command allows you to specify the coordinates of a point. You can draw on drawing sheets and then scale to real-world units. |
Relative Coordinates |
The PinPoint Command allows you to specify the coordinates of a point. |
Reset Button |
Reset by releasing a button or by selecting a new command. |
S |
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Screen Menu |
The software has menus, shortcut menus, and toolbars for command selection. |
Seed File |
Templates allow you to define variables and settings for a new drawing. |
T |
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Tags |
The software provides a mechanism for using database features. |
Tentative Snap |
Points on elements as you draw such as midpoints and end points. |
U |
The SmartSketch Command (Tools Menu) allows you to locate the key |
UCS (User Coordinate System) Icon |
The PinPoint Command allows you to specify the coordinates of a point. |
Update |
Windows are automatically refreshed as you draw. |
V |
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View |
Views are used to display the information in a window. Windows display drawings from a particular viewpoint. |
W |
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Working Units |
The software allows you to specify the working units you want to use when you draw. |
X |
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Y |
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Z |
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Z Depth |
The z value of a 3-D element is maintained as an attribute through OLE servers when a MicroStation file is embedded into a software file. |
Zoom |
The Zoom Out Command and Zoom Area Command allow you to increase or decrease the display of the graphics in a drawing. The Fit Command changes the display of a window to display all elements. |