Advanced Microstation V8 XM

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed for CAD users migrating from earlier versions of Microstation or other CAD systems and existing Microstation users who would like to improve the quality and efficiency of their CAD output.

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

Ideally candidates should be familiar with an earlier version of Microstation or another CAD system.

Duration: 3 Days

Objectives and Benefits

Comprehensive understanding of Microstation 2D tools and techniques.
Successful migration of users from other CAD systems or earlier versions of Microstation.
Introduction to Microstation system administration and management.
Improve productivity, efficiency and standardisation of CAD output.
Techniques for adhering to in-house or client CAD standards.

Main Topics

Working in Microstation 3D

Creating a 3D Design File
Design File Settings
Understanding the Design Cube
Views in 3D
Auxiliary Coordinate System Triad (ACS Triad)

3D View Control

View Layout
Rotate View
Dynamic View Rotation
Additional View Controls
View Control Bar

3D Accudraw

Compass Orientations
View Orientation
Design Cube Orientation
Auxiliary Coordinate System

Element Placement and Modification in 3D

Absolute Coordinates
Relative Coordinates
Modifying Elements in 3D

Basic Surface Modelling

Construct Surface by Section or Network
Construct Surface by Points

3D Drawing Composition

Sheet and Design Models
Reference Files and models

Adherence to CAD Standards

Text Styles and Scales
Dimension and Annotation Options

Network Rail Intelligent Scheme Plans

ISP-Sketch and ISP-Scheme are part of Network Rail's STAMP (Signalling Tools and Methods Programme) toolset. External rail contractors will be able use the tools to:

ISP-Scheme

Build geographic layouts from data collected from train-borne survey equipment
Instantly generate height profiles.
View asset data and take measurements.
Click on assets to view photographs.
Change scales or extents and instantly regenerate layout.
Transform geographic layout to straight line format.
Import into PLANS software for further development.

ISP-Sketch

Perform cost, signal spacing and safety analysis.
Build options and stage-works into a single sketch.
Carry out TPWS calculations.
Validate sketches against defined rules.

For updates on developments, roll-out dates, technical information, training, support and installation options, please Email Ecado