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New and Changed in MicroStation 2025

MicroStation 2025

This topic summarizes the new features and enhancements available in MicroStation 2025.

Enhancements to Python Editor

The Python Manager has now been merged into the Python Editor along with the new Python Assistant (Tech preview) giving users a single interface to work with Python in MicroStation.

Unlock the full potential of your workflows with the enhanced Python Editor, now offering an impressive library of 158 sample scripts. Whether you’re aiming to streamline daily tasks or deepen your mastery of MicroStation Python scripting, these resources are designed to inspire innovation and accelerate productivity.

68 new Python Sample scripts have been added in this release, including 20 new scripts for Geospatial workflows. The sample scripts now cover the following features:

• Base Geometry

• Cells

• Change Tracking

• Configuration

• Coordinate Systems

• Curves

• Detailing Symbols

• Dimensions

• Drawing Aids

• Excel

• Geospatial

• Graphics Display

• Groups

• GUI

• Levels

• Manipulation

• Measure

• Mesh

• Models

• Multi-Line

• Parametric Solids Modelling

• Printing

• Programming

• Properties

• Raster

• Reference

• Selection

• Sheet Composition

• Solids

• Surfaces

• Table

• Text

• UI Customization

• Units

• View

Availability of 20 new script examples for Geospatial workflows in Python Editor

The enhanced Python Editor is now equipped with GeospatialContext as a new set of examples. You can now access a diverse range of 20 new scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.

Bing Maps replaced with Google Maps

Google Maps is now available as a replacement for Bing Maps. This new feature will significantly enhance your experience with the background map displayed as context.

Google Maps provides extensive, up-to-date, detailed coverage, displayed as background map context. It provides better-quality satellite and aerial images.

You can manage the display of Google Maps from either the Geospatial Context ribbon, the View Control bar, or by attaching it through Raster Manager.

Enhancement in the Expression Builder dialog

In the Expression Builder dialog for Item types, you can now use the IFS function to assess several conditions in one formula. It yields a value based on the first condition that evaluates as TRUE.

Geographic Coordinate System enhancement

The Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) icon in the status bar at the bottom of the view window, will now show the assigned GCS to the active model. When you hover the cursor over the icon it will display the name of the GCS assigned to the active model. You can open the Geographic Coordinate System dialog by clicking on this icon.

Geospatial Feature Enhancements

Ability to support 3DTiles format in MicroStation 2025
MicroStation 2025 now supports the 3DTiles format through the Reality Management portal, accessible via Reality Mesh Attachments.

You can attach 3DTiles from the Geospatial Context workflow, in the Reality Mesh Attachments dialog by clicking on the Open Reality Management Browser.

The Reality Management Browser lists all the reality mesh files available to be attached to MicroStation. In addition to the Web Ready 3D Scalable Mesh, you will notice the new 3DTiles type listed. You can select a 3DTiles file and click OK to attach the file to MicroStation.
This enhancement brings the following key benefits:
- Advanced Visualization: Experience high-quality, interactive 3D visualizations directly within MicroStation.
- Seamless Integration: Easily attach 3DTiles, streamlining your workflow.
- Enhanced Performance: Efficiently handles large datasets, ensuring smooth and responsive interactions.
For more information, please visit the Reality Mesh Files Support page.
Esri ArcGIS Feature Services – Cell Fixed Size
A new feature Cell Fixed Size has been added to the Cell Settings in the Properties section of the Element Templates dialog. This will significantly enhance your experience with point features attached through Esri ArcGIS Feature Services. With the implementation of Cell Fixed Size in the MicroStation Element Templates, the cell size will now remain constant on your screen, regardless of zoom level, ensuring a more consistent and user-friendly visualization experience.

When querying the Esri ArcGIS Feature Service point cell layer, the point size defined in the Esri Service will be automatically set in the MicroStation Element Templates as the Cell Fixed Size property. You can adjust the size value as needed.

Cell Fixed Size functionality is also available when working with WFS and OGC API features.

Ability to select a named Vertical Coordinate System after choosing a Horizontal Coordinate System

Vertical Datum is renamed to Vertical Coordinate System. Previously, MicroStation offered five settings for the Vertical Coordinate System: Ellipsoid, Geoid, NGVD29, NAVD88, and LocalEllipsoid. In this update, certain existing settings are automatically upgraded to the new Vertical Coordinate System.

You can now select a named Vertical Coordinate System after choosing a Horizontal Coordinate System in the same latitude-longitude region as the Horizontal Coordinate System, instead of just picking a keyword (such as ‘Ellipsoid’ or ‘Geoid’) to describe how elevation should be interpreted in the project.

RealDWG 2026 Support

MicroStation 2025 is now updated to support RealDWG 2026, the latest RealDWG engine for best compatibility. Custom objects and object enablers are also supported.

Automated Crash Report

In this update, the MicroStation Crash report will be sent automatically to Bentley Systems with a timeout period of 90 seconds. If you prefer not to send the Automated crash report, you may uncheck the option Automated Crash Reporting on the Installer page, Features section during installation. By default, the option is On.

About Technology Preview Features

Some features in this update are provided as Technology Preview.

Note: Take advantage of this Technology Preview, a non-public software service and/or application for evaluation purposes only. Please use the Technology Preview in your normal business environment as needed to form an opinion concerning the performance of the Technology Preview. Bentley personnel would welcome your valued feedback concerning the performance of the Technology Preview as you evaluate the capabilities. Please be aware that at some point, you may receive notice from Bentley that such use must cease or this Technology Preview will become unavailable to you. As we receive feedback, this Technology Preview may also be enhanced, updated or also discontinued without notice. As a Technology Preview, it is provided to you “as-is” without the benefit of any Bentley warranty, indemnity or support obligation.

(Technology Preview) Ability to use Python Assistant in the Python Editor dialog

You can now use the Python Assistant in the Python Editor dialog, which is designed to help both non-coders and coders expedite their automation and tool creation using MicroStation Python. With this, you can generate Python code from the prompt written in the Ask Assistant box.
Python Assistant is installed as an optional application during the installation of MicroStation. If you do not wish to install it, you can uncheck the Python Assistant (Technology Preview) checkbox on the Features page during installation.

(Technology Preview) Support for Google 3D

You can now use Google 3D in MicroStation from the Geospatial Context Workflow in the Geographic group. Google 3D provides high-resolution 3D maps of populated areas, enabling immersive visualization experiences for you. These help you understand, navigate, evaluate, and monitor changes in real-world locations.

This new feature brings the following benefits:

Understand an area
Confidently navigate to a location
Evaluate new places to make decisions
Understand how the real-world changes

(Technology Preview) Ability to attach 3D Tiles Point Cloud (JSON) files in the Point Cloud Dialog (Realty Management type PNTS)

In the Attach Point Cloud from Reality Management, you can now attach 3D Tiles Point Cloud (JSON) tileset as a point cloud.

Note: The file must be exported as a 3D Tiles Point Cloud type (also known as PNTS), e.g. using the iTwin Capture Import and Upload tool. Note that the point cloud can contain PNTS or GLTF/GLB (uncompressed or compressed) point data.

(Technology Preview) Increased efficiency with Point Cloud Optimization

The output efficiency is now increased with point cloud optimization. This helps in reducing the rendering time; the zoom-in, zoom-out, and other actions can be performed more efficiently. The point cloud optimization applies to Web Ready Point Clouds (OPC) and 3D Tiles Point Clouds (JSON).

(Technology Preview) Ability to create a new configuration

You can now create new custom configurations using the new Create tool available in the Manage Configuration dialog (WorkPage > Manage Configuration).

(Technology Preview) Ability to constrain angles between elements to be equal

You can now constrain the angle between two pairs of coplanar segments to be equal. The Equal Angle constraint is available in the Dimensional group of the Constraint tab in the Ribbon which allows you to constrain two or more angels to be equal.

(Technology Preview) Ability to create an Associative array

While constructing an Array of elements you can now create an association between the parent and the child elements in the Array. A new check-box is available in the Construct Array dialog. If turned on, this setting creates an association between the parent and child elements such that when the parent element is changed, the child elements in the array get modified accordingly. You can manage the properties of the array using the Properties pane or the Explorer dialog.

The Associative Array, element marker is also now available in the View Attributes > Presentation > Markers section. If this marker is On, you will see markers enabled on the Parent and child elements in the design file. You can manage the arrays with these markers.

(Technology Preview) Availability of OGC API Feature Service in MicroStation

MicroStation 2025 now supports OGC API Feature Service. You can access the new OGC API Feature Service from the Geospatial context workflow in the Feature Services group. Clicking on New – Create a feature service connection (Esri ArcGIS^TM or OGC WFS) opens the New Feature Service Connection dialog. Paste the URL and press the Enter key. The connection name is automatically filed in, and the OK button is enabled.

Once the connection is added, you can query the service and display it as context in MicroStation. This feature brings several key benefits:

Enhanced Interoperability: Seamlessly connect and interact with various geospatial data sources, ensuring smooth data exchange and collaboration.
Improved Efficiency: Access and manage geospatial features directly within MicroStation, streamlining workflows and reducing the need for external tools.
Scalability: Handle large datasets with ease, leveraging the robust capabilities of OGC API Feature Service to support complex projects.
Standard Compliance: Adhere to industry standards for geospatial data, promoting consistency and reliability in your projects.

For more information about the Query functionality, please visit the Query Features page.

(Technology Preview) Enhancements in Mesh modification tools

(Technology Preview) Mesh Unite, Mesh Intersect, and Mesh Subtract
In this update, the Mesh Modification tools, Mesh Unite, Mesh Intersect, and Mesh Subtract, are set to Technology Preview status. These tools now utilize the Mesh Boolean CGAL library for improved output of Boolean operations.
(Technology Preview) Ability to create a new smooth mesh element using the Mesh Extreme Decimation tool
You can now create a new smoother mesh element from an existing mesh element using the Mesh Extreme Decimation tool in the Mesh tab of the Modeling workflow.

(Technology Preview) Export to IFC format

(Technology Preview) Ability to export DGN files to IFC format
You can now export DGN, DWG, and DXF files to .ifc format using the Export to IFC tool available from File > Export > Exchange File Types > IFC(*.ifc). MicroStation now supports IFC 2.3, IFC 4, and IFC 4.3.
(Technology Preview) Ability to export to IFC format with IFC-related Item Type information
You can now export a DGN to IFC format with IFC-related item type information. You can Import the IFC_Classes_Types.dgnlib file in the Item Types dialog. In the Attach Item dialog, you can then attach the IFC-related Item Type Properties to the elements before exporting the DGN to IFC format. This will ensure the file is exported to IFC format with Item type information.

(Technology Preview) Enhancement in Label Point Coordinate

You can now connect a line to the coordinate point you intend to label. This feature can be enabled by selecting the Label Point with Leader checkbox.

(Technology Preview) Ability to Undo/Redo text in the Text Editor Window

You can now undo and redo text in the text editor window using keyboard shortcuts. Press Ctrl+Z to undo and Ctrl+R to redo text. This feature allows you to revert up to ten previous commands.

Deprecated Features

The following features have been removed:

Reality Mesh Attachments tools in a 2D model

Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release

The following features that were available as Technology Preview in previous updates, have been commercially released in this update:

Horizontal 2D Constraint
Vertical 2D Constraint
Mirror 2D Constraint
Constraint on Centroid

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