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DRF 230 Introduction to MicroStation PC


Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the MicroStation drafting software. Covers basic drawing, editing and display commands. Contrasts operations with AutoCAD.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Produce drawings using MicroStation. 
  2. Apply dimensioning within MicroStation J to create ANSI standard dimensions. 
  3. Utilize fence manipulations to select and modify objects in drawing. 
  4. Define, place and manipulate cells. 
  5. Place and manipulate text in drawing. 


Content Outline
  • Edit Menu 
  • Settings 
  • Element Placement 
  • Element Manipulations 
  • Fence Manipulations 
  • Changing Element Attributes 
  • Cell Placement and Manipulation 
  • Text Placement and Manipulations 
  • Patterning 
  • Dimensioning 
  • AutoCAD Versus MicroStation Commands and Techniques