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Missed deadlines aren’t your fault.
Missing elements, unselectable models and files that won't open can cause you to miss deadlines. These are usually not caused by something that you or your staff "did". FileFixer™ can fix these errors and help keep your projects on schedule.

Automatically update spreadsheet data in design files - even in ProjectWise.
Now you can import spreadsheets (or Word documents) and create links that automatically self-update the data in your design files even when all the files are "inside" ProjectWise. Find out how by clicking on the above link.

Replace reference file paths in all your sheet files in one fast batch process.
What do you do when your client needs the references saved with a different path? You make the changes. How do you save loads of time doing that? Read this tip.

Changing text in batch — without opening MicroStation?
Axiom's latest technology lets you easily and quickly change text in hundreds of design files at your site - in batch - even if they're in different projects. A preview feature let's you see the changes before you make them.

Former design file rejection rate: 80%
New design file rejection rate: 2%
Project rejections due to CAD standards violations can be costly both in terms of lost income and future business. Find out how one company reduced its rejection rate by 78%.

Why your CAD training doesn't get the results you want
Generic CAD training doesn't work. It doesn't adequately cover your CAD standards nor your procedures. Is there a solution that doesn't cost a fortune?

Speed up your work using keyboard shortcuts.
Learn how to use MicroStation XM keyboard shortcuts to quickly and easily activate tools such as the "Place SmartLine" tool.

Attention ProjectWise users!
Now you too can import spreadsheet and word processing data into your design files with the exact formatting you want. Plus you can even have all your imported data update automatically.

Difficulty getting reference files to line up properly with the master design file?
Find out what causes this and what you need to know in order to prevent it.

Four problems with MicroStation
The phone rang. A frightened voice on the other end said he had just lost over 10,000 reference file attachments.

Magically ignore the boundaries between MicroStation files.
New technology allows you to see past arcs and lines and quickly access your CAD data in ways never before possible. For instance, you can quickly find all instances of an item (like a “roadway sign”) in a single project or across your entire site.

Instant Google-like search capabilities for MicroStation
Never before have you been able to instantly — and interactively — explore MicroStation data in multiple files so easily.

Even small companies need help ­managing their workspaces.
Nigel Davies, Director of Evolve Consultancy, takes Global Workspace Manager™ for a test drive.

How to quickly find, filter, group and sort design files, models, elements, text strings, cells… and perhaps even the kitchen sink!
Just in case this new CadExplore™ ­technology sounds a bit too unbelievable, our first “How-To” shows you exactly how you can ­immediately use CadExplore Browser with your MicroStation design files.

Tame your reference file slot­numbers in batch!
How do you handle filled elements in reference files that obscure other elements when plotted?

Instant Google-like search capabilities for MicroStation
Never before have you been able to instantly - and interactively - explore MicroStation data in multiple files so easily.

Even small companies need help managing their workspaces.
Nigel Davies, Director of Evolve Consultancy, takes Global Workspace Manager™ for a test drive.

How to quickly find, filter, group and sort design files, models, elements, text strings, cells. and perhaps even the kitchen sink!
Just in case this new CadExplore™ -technology sounds a bit too unbelievable, our first "How-To" shows you exactly how you can immediately use CadExplore Browser with your MicroStation design files.

Tame your reference file slot numbers in batch!
How do you handle filled elements in reference files that obscure other elements when plotted?

FileFixer™ helps keep MicroStation projects on target.
Get detailed explanations of design file errors and fix them automatically.

“A real hairy monster of a job”
Find out how one MicroStation user saved hours updating thousands of tags in his design files.

Overworked and overstressed as a CAD manager?
Rory Vance says he can make your MicroStation life easier.

What do you do with a misspelled string that’s in hundreds of design files?
Quickly and easily replace a text string with a new string in hundreds or thousands of MicroStation files.

Which MicroStation tools do you need to stay ahead of schedule and under budget?
“It took me less than three hours to process all 200 drawings. To do this manually would probably have taken us weeks!”

Configure workspaces to get your projects done faster.
Are your users losing time correcting MicroStation files and looking for project resources? Learn how to optimize your workspaces in this continuing series of articles.

Growing concern over MicroStation training points to hidden dangers.
Axiom releases public service announcement on the potential dangers involved with the growing use of LearningBay™.

How long can AutoCAD protect its market share?
Veteran CAD designer reveals untapped MicroStation market and what it takes for any business to succeed.

Customize your Axiom menu for fast production.
The Axiom menu bar can be customized to streamline production. MicroStation guru, Rick Sewell, shows you how.