The user interface stores customizations that control the appearance of toolboxes, pull-down menus and other interface settings. The project configuration file stores information about the location of project-specific resources such as seed files, DGN libraries and reference files. This is done using the Customize dialog box under the Workspace menu as described earlier. Some companies use customized interfaces for specific disciplines (such as civil, electrical and plumbing), project-specific menus, tool frames or a combination of these. The customized interface can then be saved by clicking on the button so that it can be reused in different workspace environments. From the Workspace menu (“1” above), the workspace environment can be customized (“2” above) to display tool boxes, tool frames, menu items and other settings a CAD manager or user wants. Interfaces are one of the workspace components selected from the main MicroStation window. The user configuration file stores information specific to the user such as interface name and file-saving options. A basic workspace consists of a user configuration file, a project configuration file and a user interface.Ĭonfiguration files are text files that are processed by MicroStation when MicroStation is loaded and as it opens each design file. It can reduce potential errors caused by using incorrect resources and also saves on mouse clicks. Customizing workspaces on a per-project or per-user basis goes a long way in helping users comply with standards and increase production speed. What is a workspace?Ī “workspace” is a MicroStation environment or configuration. Some MicroStation users that I’ve spoken with simply use a workspace delivered to them by their client and have no idea why it works or what to do if something goes wrong.
Using workspaces correctly saves time and also helps ensure that project specifications are maintained.Īs the product manager for Axiom’s new Global Workspace Manager, I have talked to many users over the years and am amazed at the number of people who are not aware of the amount of time they could save by correctly setting up workspaces. Using incorrect resources can cost thousands - even tens of thousands - of dollars in lost production.
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