Introduction to 3D Microstation V8i

Course Overview

The course is the ideal introduction to working in Microstation 3D, covering the basic skills required for precise element placement and effective drawing management in the 3D environment. The course also includes an introduction to surface modelling, drawing composition as well as modification and editing techniques.

Location and Dates

All Ecado Microstation courses are delivered in-house at clients and we will do our best to fall in with dates that suit your delegates. A minimum of four delegates is usually required to make the training viable.

Intended Audience

Candidates should ideally be familiar with Microstation 2D.

Duration: 2 Days

Objectives and Benefits

Understanding the Microstation 3D Design Environment, 3D views and view controls.
Be able to accurately place elements and assemblies in a 3D design file.
Use Accudraw in 3D and other options for precise element placement.
Learn surface modelling
Understand the options for composing 3D design into sheet models.

Main Topics

Introduction

Course Overview
Course Goals
Network Rail Standards
Software

Checklists

Verification of Survey Data
Planning
Drawing Layout
Before Printing a Drawing
Before Editing a Drawing

Microstation Skills

Snap Operations
Text and Data Fields
Levels
View Attributes

Foundation Skills

Scale Selection and Changes
Horizontal Scale
Absolute and Relative Positioning
Cumulative Error
Metric and Imperial Options
Acceptable Error

Tutorials

Miscellaneous Palette
Line of Way
Track
Signals
Equipment
Track Circuits
Points
Names
Mile Posts
Borders

Palettes and Tables

Main Palette
Defaults Palette
AWS Equipment Table
Crossing Equipment Table
Dimension Equipment Table
Ground Frame Equipment Table
Mechanical Equipment Table
Notice Boards Equipment Table
Miscellaneous Equipment Table
TPWS Equipment Table
Standard Signals Palette
Build Signals Palette
Build Track Circuit Palette
Build Points Palette