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MicroStation Features

What are the features of MicroStation?

Design

  • Drawing
  • Editing
  • Drawing
  • Modeling
  • Visualize
  • Rendering

Collaboration

  • Annotate
  • Documentation
  • Data Extract

Plan

  • Documentation
  • Annotate

Edit

  • File Import
  • Push/Pull
  • Views
  • Grips

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Design

Visualizing

Design your project in 3D This feature was mentioned in 32 MicroStation reviews.
85%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Rendering

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. 32 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
77%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Drawing

Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure. 32 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Editing

Ability to edit designs with a WYSIWYG editor This feature was mentioned in 31 MicroStation reviews.
89%
(Based on 31 reviews)

Sequence Steps

Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building. 28 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
86%
(Based on 28 reviews)

Dynamic Updating

Based on 26 MicroStation reviews. Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated
87%
(Based on 26 reviews)

3D Modeling

Based on 39 MicroStation reviews. Create three-dimensional models of civil engineering projects
76%
(Based on 39 reviews)

3D Rendering

Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. 36 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
75%
(Based on 36 reviews)

Drawing

Create linework with a variety of different tools. This feature was mentioned in 47 MicroStation reviews.
87%
(Based on 47 reviews)

Editing

As reported in 47 MicroStation reviews. Edit your design with functions like erase, trim, undo and more.
87%
(Based on 47 reviews)

Drawing

As reported in 58 MicroStation reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon.
88%
(Based on 58 reviews)

Modeling

Create realistic 3D models of your design 55 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
83%
(Based on 55 reviews)

Visualize

Based on 55 MicroStation reviews. Design your structure in 3D.
80%
(Based on 55 reviews)

Rendering

Based on 51 MicroStation reviews. Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware.
73%
(Based on 51 reviews)

Collaboration

Multi User

Allows users to save and share work in one project 29 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
83%
(Based on 29 reviews)

File Import/Export

Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed. This feature was mentioned in 30 MicroStation reviews.
84%
(Based on 30 reviews)

Annotating

Based on 30 MicroStation reviews. Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document.
87%
(Based on 30 reviews)

Document Storage

Based on 28 MicroStation reviews. Store various types of documents within this platform.
90%
(Based on 28 reviews)

Annotate

Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. 54 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 54 reviews)

Documentation

Based on 54 MicroStation reviews. Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models.
79%
(Based on 54 reviews)

Data Extract

Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. 52 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
78%
(Based on 52 reviews)

Construction

Fabrication

Based on 29 MicroStation reviews. Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure.
80%
(Based on 29 reviews)

Reinforcement Tools

As reported in 28 MicroStation reviews. Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure.
81%
(Based on 28 reviews)

Clash Detection

Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam. This feature was mentioned in 27 MicroStation reviews.
86%
(Based on 27 reviews)

Grading

Based on 24 MicroStation reviews. Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces
83%
(Based on 24 reviews)

Earthwork

Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces. 25 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
83%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Fabrication

Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure. This feature was mentioned in 32 MicroStation reviews.
74%
(Based on 32 reviews)

Reinforcement

As reported in 31 MicroStation reviews. Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure.
76%
(Based on 31 reviews)

Clash Detection

Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam. 29 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
77%
(Based on 29 reviews)

Grading

Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces 34 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
78%
(Based on 34 reviews)

Earthwork

Based on 34 MicroStation reviews. Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces.
77%
(Based on 34 reviews)

Plan

Documentation

Generate plans for your production process. This feature was mentioned in 46 MicroStation reviews.
80%
(Based on 46 reviews)

Sequence

As reported in 38 MicroStation reviews. Create and animate steps, materials, and crews needed to build your project
82%
(Based on 38 reviews)

Annotate

Based on 45 MicroStation reviews. Add intelligent labels to any design you create
82%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Collaborate

Based on 41 MicroStation reviews. Ability for multiple users to collaborate on one design.
80%
(Based on 41 reviews)

Edit

File Import

As reported in 55 MicroStation reviews. Import and export files in a number of different formats.
78%
(Based on 55 reviews)

Push/Pull

Based on 50 MicroStation reviews. Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape.
75%
(Based on 50 reviews)

Views

View your model from any angle while you design and edit. 56 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 56 reviews)

Grips

Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. 53 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 53 reviews)

Engineering

Hydraulic engineering

As reported in 29 MicroStation reviews. Ability to make designs for fluid control circuitry.
74%
(Based on 29 reviews)

Hydrologic engineering

Ability to make designs for water drainage, and water distribution 30 reviewers of MicroStation have provided feedback on this feature.
73%
(Based on 30 reviews)

Transportation engineering

Ability to make designs for roads, highways, and transportation systems This feature was mentioned in 38 MicroStation reviews.
90%
(Based on 38 reviews)

Structural engineering

As reported in 29 MicroStation reviews. Ability to design structures and conduct structural analysis.
75%
(Based on 29 reviews)