"The software is extremely flexible as a design tool in multiple disciplines. This mixed environment can coexist using reference files from one design to another. Since MicroStation immediately writes to the design file, you can create a collaborative design environment where each user can immediately see design changes that effect aspects of their portion of the project. MicroStation also..."
"I have always really liked the way Bentley has kept the look and feel basically the same for many years and versions. To me this is powerful and sustainable. It's pretty incredible that the performance of MicroStation has been consistent and high for many versions. Generally it's consistency and simplicity makes it a powerful platform for design and drawing production. I also believe that..."
" Very easy to use and its quick to get a design going without needing to do any setup. Its easy to set up what you need and there is a lot of customization that can be added in the background. The support that was have received in the past when using first gen of any release is very good. "
In-Roads Practice Lead / Roadway Designer - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Microstation for Roadway Design and Drafting
12/19/2017
"Light and fast (compared to AutoCAD)
Quick load times
Able to handle large infrastructure projects without slowing down.
Power reference (xref) abilities
Power geometry tools for creating accurate and "self-healing" roadway layouts
3D visualization tools built in
Civil Cells = Dynamic blocks from AutoCAD on steroids."
"Primary i was an AutoCAD user, but then i was forced to switch. I struggled for about 2 weeks and learned to love the software. I love the accudraw and things you can do with it. however if both Autodesk and Bentley would join forces on this one i bet they would create an ultimate CAD assist tool. I love the fact that drawings are saved automatically and in case of an error often there is a..."
MicroStation V8i Select Series 3 is a great all around drafting/design tool.
01/23/2015
"I love Microstation's AccuDraw feature. It makes drawing so much faster and more precise. There are also many other features of the program that I like. References is a very powerful tool here. You can manipulate a reference file straight from your current file. You can change color, lineweight, linetype, transparency of individual levels. You can copy in (merge) only the items you want..."
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