The Primary Toolbar

• The Primary toolbar contains commonly used MicroStation tools.

• This is on toolbar you’ll frequently use, so you will probably want to open and

   docked.

• Select Tools > Primary to toggle on the Primary toolbar.

The Key-in Browser Box

• Many MicroStation commands can be accomplished by keying in the command

   text (e.g. Place Line).

• Key-ins can also be used to input data (e.g. XY=<x,y,z> to locate a coordinate).

  Note: Key-ins are not case sensitive.

• This is another toolbar you’ll frequently use. Select Utilities > Key-in to open,

   then dock the box. 

• When you’re ready to key in a command, set the focus in the Key-in box by

   data pointing in it.

• After you key in the command, use the <Enter> or <Tab> key to activate the

command.

Compressing the design file Select File > Compress > Design to permanently remove deleted elements from the Undo Buffer. This will make your design file smaller and more efficient. However, you will lose your Undo history for the design file session.