

Here we discuss the basic methods of MDL programming. We assume that the reader is already familiar with the C programming language, it only involves a number of necessary MDL C functions. The iintent of this chapter is not to teach you how to use the C language programming, there are many books about that.

The MDL language is for the C programming language, therefore, we have a look at the C programming language the basic methods and how to use them inside MDL Law. txt2nodeīulk loads single lines of text and converts them to multiline (textnode) text.First chapter, the basic methods MDL Programming Quick and easy revision cloud line generator. setzĪlter elevation of single element or all elements. Rotate cells, text, and text nodes about their origin. Renumber the resource IDs for customizations. Plotting utility allows plotting of plot files (.000. ny text scale - scale selected text elements by the active scaleĭialog for modifying elevation of elements by single, fence, or all.ny text rotate - rotate selected text elements by the active angle.ny text resize - resize selected text elements to the current text size.ny text align - to align selected text elements to current view.Load the program with the key-in mdl load modtext. modtextĭeveloped by New York State DOT to modify selected text to current settings. Perform instant navigation across reference filesĬleanup precious working area by automatically hiding or shrinking (and expanding) MicroStation dialog boxes on cursor flyover. Instantly make those attributes active and quickly reuse them for new elements. Instant access to element source, attributes, and data. Tools include: Place Contour, Label Contour, Place Coordinate, Modify Contours, Set Element Elevation, Place Spot Elevation. Cell library and design file have to match in dimension (2D or 3D). Tools for placing cells with additional functionality. Use cellmod to scale, rotate, align, or resize cells. Tools for placing and calculating areas with text. The key-in commands will appear in the Aliased Input area of the Alias Manager. choose Options > Extracting Icon/Menu Key-ins. This mdl can be used as a device to extract key-in commands from the drafting tools. Note: Most of these programs have been developed by other MicroStation users and are undocumented. Select the desired program in the lower selection box and click the Load button. MicroStation MDL programs are run by selecting MDL Applications from the Utilities menu. Descriptions of some of the more useful ones are listed below. A number of MDL routines have been acquired for use in MicroStation.
