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328 MicroStation Reviews
4.0 out of 5
328 MicroStation Reviews
4.0 out of 5

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Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

The best part is simple interface that allows me to use display option of my shots that I took using Total station. Also, it provides me a 2d layout of my drawings which helps me to check the accuracy of my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

I Personally did not find any downside yet. Maybe, I didnt find the 3D option yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ghanshyam S.
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Engineering technologist Technician 1
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

It has verygood user interface. Easily accessible all tools to draft the jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

It takes beat of time to start the larger file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sayali M.
SM
Student
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

Microstation is a great software which helped me to model 2D and 3D drawings easily without any training for the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

Currently, I feel that there should be improvement in user interface. For instance, ETABS has a great interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Trust N.
TN
Architectural Draftsperson
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

Microstation offers a robust set of features and tools, making it ideal for complex CAD projects. The software integrates well with other platforms and provides excellent customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

The user interface can be overwhelming for beginners, and there is a steep learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Chemicals
UC
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

The wide range of supported file formats ensures seamless integration with other CAD software, which is crucial for collaborative projects. This interoperability makes data exchange and collaboration smooth and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

To fully leverage MicroStation's capabilities, especially for large and complex projects, users need powerful hardware. This can be a significant investment and may not be feasible for all users or organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RS
Data Scientist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

The visualization or if I say the design and the drafting techniques that the software platform provides is amazing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

The reach of MicroStation, today not many of them on different social media platforms know about MicroStation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JS
Civil Engineering
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

A powerful 2D and 3D CAD software application used for drafting, modeling, and visualization.

- Advanced 3D modeling capabilities

- Comprehensive drafting tools

- Intelligent object handling

- High-quality rendering

- Well integrated modelling workflows

- New tools such as attaching BIM file

-Attributes to cut Profiles

-Issue Resolution Service Enhancements

-The Item Type Enhancements ro me are huge because we have all of our coded pay items setup as Item Types. It allows for more efficient models.

- Ease of Use and ease of integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

Dimension tools are still a little clunky but other than that it is a great product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cole H.
CH
Structural Engineer I
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

MicroStation allows you to do advanced calculation and engineering, while also allowing you to free draw and design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

MicroStation's platform looks outdated and the shortcuts aren't as quick and effective as those in other CAD tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

The active chain control is a great feature that allows user to quickly locate the chain and the labeling tool is amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

MicroStation could integrate more quick command functions like AutoCAD Civil 3D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luis Alonso M.
LM
Customer Service Agent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about MicroStation?

The best about MicroStation is that you can test it for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

What I don't like is that is an unknown sofware and I can't trust it. Not like autodesk, maxon or adobe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.