Microstation – Learn 2D and 3D CAD design

In this course, we will learn the basics of Microstation. Starting with lectures, we will go through 27 lectures in order to completely understand all the basics. Once lectures are completed, 15 exercises will be completed one by one that will lead to the final project. The project is for student to complete in all respects; however, 10 lectures are added after exercise in case student wants to complete the project with aid of these lectures.

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PHASE – 1 The tools and commands

• Lesson 1 – Introduction: In this lesson, we will have a short introduction of software “Microstation” by getting a little know how about this software, its capabilities and over all usage.
• Lesson 2 – Interface : In this session, we will see the basic interface of Microstation, learning some basic points to hit in case we need to perform specific functions and access different commands.
• Lesson 3 – Keyboard shortcuts:  In this session, we will learn some hot keys commonly used in Microstaiton. The purpose of showing these keys in start of course is to make students aware of these keys so that they could use through out the course and learn well.

Basic menu functionalities

• Lesson 4 – Common Toolbar:  In this session, we will learn about the very basic and common tool bar of Microstation as it is necessary to understand before we could proceed to next list of toolbars
• Lesson 5 – Q Tools: In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “Q” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “Q” respectively.
• Lesson 6 – W Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “W” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “W” respectively.
• Lesson 7 – E Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “E” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “E” respectively.
• Lesson 8 – R Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “R” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “R” respectively.
• Lesson 9 – T Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “T” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “T” respectively.
• Lesson 10 – A Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “A” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “A” respectively.
• Lesson 11 – S Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “S” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “S” respectively.
• Lesson 12 – D Tools:  In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “D” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “D” respectively.
• Lesson 13 – F Tools: In this session, we will learn different tools and commands available in category of “F” as these can be accessed with keyboard shortcut of “F” respectively.

Advanced commands

• Lesson 14 – Editing Tools : In this session, we will how to edit and modify the geometries or primitives drawn using tools and commands learnt in previous sessions.

• Lesson 15 – Level Manager:  In this session, we will learn how to add, remove and apply different levels using level manager. It is sometimes referred as layers too.
• Lesson 16 – Array: n this session, we will learn how to create different types of arrays in Microstation like linear, polar or rectangular.
• Lesson 17 – Move Parallel: In this session, we will learn how to offset a specific line, arc or a complete element. We can simply move a specific element or even copy at certain distance from reference point
• Lesson 18 – Dimensions: In this session, we will learn how to dimension different lines, arcs and ultimately give specific style dimension to entire element.
• Lesson 19 – Snap Toolbar: In this session, we will learn how to use snap toolbar as there are different very important snaps which can be used to create accurate geometries in no time like mid point snap, intersect snap and bisector etc.
• Lesson 20 – DWG Conversion: In this session, we will learn how to convert Autodesk AutoCAD file to Microstation format.
• Lesson 21 – PDF Conversion: In this session, we will learn how to convert Adobe PDF file to Microstation format.
• Lesson 22 – Excel Conversion: In this session, we will learn how to convert Microsoft Excel sheet to Microstation format and link it for future changes.
• Lesson 23 – New Model: In this session, we will learn how to create a new model.
• Lesson 24 – New Sheet: In this session, we will learn how to create a new sheet.
• Lesson 25 – Title Block: In this session, we will learn how to create a title block.
• Lesson 26 – Plot:  In this session, we will learn how to print or plot a specific sheet and understand the basics of pen table.

Commands requested by students

• Lesson 27 – Hatch:  In this session, we will learn how to use hatch command in detail

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PHASE 2 – Exercises building an environment

• Exercise 1 – Cooking Range :In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view of cooking range.
• Exercise 2 – Kitchen Shelf :In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view kitchen shelf.
• Exercise 3 – Cupboard Views :In this exercise, we will create 2D top view and front view of cupboards.
• Exercise 4 – Kitchen Appliances : In this exercise, we will view and access collection of kitchen appliances.
• Exercise 5 – Dining Table :In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view of dining table.
• Exercise 6 – Sofa Chair Set : In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view of sofa chair set.
• Exercise 7 – Auxiliary Furniture: In this exercise, we will view and access collection of auxiliary furniture.
• Exercise 8 – Bed :In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view of bed.
• Exercise 9 – Beds Collection:  In this exercise, we will view and access collection of beds.
• Exercise 10 – Bathtub: In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view of bathtub.
• Exercise 11 – Washroom WC: In this exercise, we will create a 2D top view of washroom WC.
• Exercise 12 – Washroom Accessories: In this exercise, we will view and access collection of washroom accessories.
• Exercise 13 – Cars : In this exercise, we will view and access collection of cars.
• Exercise 14 – DIY Project: In this exercise, we will view a 2D layout with different areas and furniture. Students must recreate this project in order to fully implement all the tools and commands learnt throughout the course. In case students cannot create it correctly, they can follow additional 10 lectures at end of this course to follow the creation of this project step-by-step.

Commands requested by students

• Exercise 15 – Introduction to 3D:  In this exercise, we will have an overview of three-dimensional primitives.

Additional Lecture 1 to Lecture 10

In these ten lectures, we will see step-by-step method to create the DIY project, i.e. 2D floor plan.

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PHASE 3 – House Project

In this exercise, we will work with a 2D layout with different areas and furniture. Students must recreate this project to fully implement all the tools and commands learned throughout the course. In case students are not able to create it correctly, they can follow 10 additional lessons at the end of this course to follow the creation of this project step by step.

This is a new module added, which includes the 3D modeling tools using a house as example from the 2D lines to rendering.

• Lecture 43:Create Cells
• Lecture 44:Reference Lines
• Lecture 45:Walls
• Lecture 46:Doors
• Lecture 47:Windows
• Lecture 48:Boundary Walls
• Lecture 49:Cell Placement
• Lecture 50:Space Naming
• Lecture 51:Hatching
• Lecture 52:Dimensions

Lessons requested by students

Bulk export from microstation dgn files to dxf or dwg

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PHASE 4 – Introduction to 3D Modeling – Mechanical piece

• Lecture 54: Introduction
• Lecture 55: User Interface and Navigation
• Lecture 56: Keyboard Shortcuts
• Lecture 57: Design File
• Lecture 58: Primitive Solids (E Tools)
• Lecture 59: Element Handles, Draw on Solid & Modify Tools
• Lecture 60: Solid by Extrusion (R Tool)
• (Vista previa habilitada)
• Lecture 61: Solid by Revolution (R Tool)
• Lecture 62: Solid by Extrusion Along (R Tool)
• Lecture 63: Solid by Thicken Surface (R Tool)
• Lecture 64: Linear Solid (R Tool)
• Lecture 65: Boolean Tools – Unite | Intersect | Subtract
• Lecture 66: Trim Solids
• Lecture 67: Cut Solids by Curves
• Lecture 68: Chamfer and Fillets
• Lecture 69: Mechanical Model – Sprocket
• Lecture 70:3D to 2D Conversion
• Lecture 71:2D Views Sheet from 3D Model
• Lecture 72: Section Views – Volume Clipping

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PHASE 5 – 3D modeling – 3D house project

• Lecture 73: Introduction
• Lecture 74: User Interface and Navigation
• Lecture 75: Keyboard Shortcuts
• Lecture 76: Base with Wall Creation & Learn Extrude Command
• Lecture 77: Window Space 1 & Learn Copy, Move, Snap Command
• Lecture 78: Window Space 2 & Learn Subtract Command
• Lecture 79: Door Space 2 & Learn Union Command
• Lecture 80: Widow Creation/ Placement & Learn Rotate Command
• Lecture 81: Exhaust Creation/ Placement & Learn Path Array Command
• Lecture 82: Door Creation & Learn Cut Solid by Curve Command
• Lecture 83: Door Placement & Learn Scale Command
• Lecture 84: Rooftop Creation & Learn Sweep Command
• Lecture 85: Entrance Base Creation & Learn to manipulate coordinates
• Lecture 86: Pillar Creation & Learn Polar Rotated Array
• Lecture 87: Importing Models via 3D Warehouse & Other Formats
• Lecture 88: Boundary Wall and Floor Creation
• Lectura 89: Presentation Modes
• Lecture 90: Apply Material to Model
• Lecture 91: Light Manager and Render Model

Lessons requested by students

• Cell edition

• Editing tools question

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PHASE 6:  Terrains using Microstation

Working with Terrain

• Lecture 94: Terrain – xml file import
• Lecture 95: Terrain – element information
• Lecture 96: Terrain – display and adjustment
• Lecture 97: Terrain – contour labeling
• Lectura 98: Terrain – contours spots

Working with isometric designs

• Lecture 99: Isometric – 3d model with respective 2D views

• Lecture 100: Isometric – dimensioning isometric views
• Lecture 101: Isometric – export each 2D view to different file
• Lecture 102: Isometric – views to new sheet layouts

Lessons requested by students

What´s new in Microstation software