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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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.

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.

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

In 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.

Lesson 27 – Hatch

In this session, we will learn how to use hatch command in detail

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.

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.

3D Modeling.

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

3D modeling - 3D house projecdt

Lecture 54: Introduction

Lecture 55: User Interface and Navigation

Lecture 56: Keyboard Shortcuts

Lecture 57: Base with Wall Creation & Learn Extrude Command

Lecture 58: Window Space 1 & Learn Copy,Move,Snap Command

Lecture 59: Window Space 2 & Learn Subtract Command

Lecture 60: Door Space 2 & Learn Union Command

Lecture 61: Widow Creation/ Placement & Learn Rotate Command

Lecture 62: Exhaust Creation/ Placement & Learn Path Array Command

Lecture 63: Door Creation & Learn Cut Solid by Curve Command

Lecture 64: Door Placement & Learn Scale Command

Lecture 65: Rooftop Creation & Learn Sweep Command

Lecture 66: Entrance Base Creation & Learn to manipulate coordinates

Lecture 67: Pillar Creation & Learn Polar Rotated Array

Lecture 68: Importing Models via 3D Warehouse & Other Formats

Lecture 69: Boundary Wall and Floor Creation

Lecture 70: Presentation Modes

Lecture 71: Apply Material to Model

Lecture 72: Light Manager and Render Model