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MicroStation Demo - Produce lifelike renderings and animations
Turn your models into polished professional presentations to win stakeholder buy-in and speed approvals on your design projects.
MicroStation Demo - Robust parametric constraints and comprehensive 3D modeling
You can ensure your design intent while speeding modeling with extremely powerful and flexible constraints and a range of solid, mesh, surface, and topological modeling tools
MicroStation Demo - Integrate reality meshes, raster, point cloud and 3D drawings and 3D models together
MicroStation's native support for an unmatched range of file formats and data types means you can leverage any data you have to speed drafting and modeling and decision-making
MicroStation Demo - Streamline documentation production with integrated 2D/3D
Produce better documentation, faster, with fully integrated 2D and 3D workflows, creating a single integrated model that allows you to view drawings and other model information directly immersed within the 3D model
MicroStation Demo - Precisely snap geospatial data into place automatically
Supporting hundreds of coordinate systems and dozens of geospatial data types, users can reliably integrate existing data quickly and confidently.
MicroStation Demo - Incorporate common data types and formats
Take advantage of built-in support for 100+ common formats and data types for 2D and 3D raster and vector geometry and associated BIM information, including trusted RealDWG
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Ankit K.
AK
Masters Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great for the beginners and Comprehensive Designing Tool."
What do you like best about MicroStation?

I loved that it is easy to use, as a beginner and a frequent user I find it too useful and easy to implement. It is compatiable with most of the file formats which help to integrate with different other design tools. It is a highly productive tool and thats why I believe it offers good value for money. It is a reliable and versatile design software that can handle wide variety of tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

A few set of feature are hard to understand as a beginner but I contacted customer support which was super useful and got my queries resolved in less than a day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great product to use and partner with other CAD platforms!"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

Microstation gives you more control and options for some civil work than other CAD platforms. Plus, the interface with Microstation resembles that of ArcGIS online and Microsoft office products, which is really helpful when learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

If you learn Microstation after learning another CAD program (Eg, AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc.), there are some challenges that are present. However, I've heard that if it's the other way around (you learn Microstation THEN another platform), you have an advantage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MicroStation = go-to tool"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

MicroStation is good at what it does and it has quick processing speed. I can easily sketch out plans for contractors to be able to see what they have to build. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

Microstation don't really do a good job with documentation and manuals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research
UR
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"An intriguing and fun software for CAD modelling indeed"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

As a grad student who’s been using MicroStation for 6 months, what I love most is how easy it makes 3D modeling and working with different file types. For instance, I had to design a gyroid model for our 3D printing project. MicroStation let me create super detailed 3D models even at a very small scale. Plus, even though my teammates were using different CAD software, we had no problems because MicroStation supports tons of file formats like DWG and DXF. Also, I became an instant fan of the visualization tools that helped me make realistic renderings of the atoms, material constituents and test samples, which were awesome for showing at my poster presentation. Also, being able to customize the interface and automate tasks with simple scripts saved me a ton of time and hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

As a student I have a university alloted laptop for my academic work and the software can be quite resources-intensive, which sometimes slows down my computer, especially with bigger rendering models. It was sometimes hard to find specific tools quickly compared to other CAD software I've used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexis T.
AT
Consultor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microstation for my self-taught professional development"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

I like it because it is very intuitive, getting familiar with the software is quick and that helps a lot when starting a project, the first contact is very user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

The customization of some tools is often difficult to achieve, and at the same time, the commands tend to be somewhat complicated or difficult to understand. Additionally, I think the software can be expensive for an individual user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
UI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to use, robust"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

Its moreStrong and adaptable, MicroStation is an excellent CAD program for managing intricate design and modeling jobs. Its excellent 3D capabilities, interoperability, and customization possibilities make it a significant tool for professionals working in the architecture and engineering sectors. Potential users should think about the costs involved and be ready for a challenging learning curve. Despite these difficulties, MicroStation is a powerful tool that may greatly improve design workflows and project outcomes for those that put in the effort to learn it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

Working with large file cause system to slow down Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Malith D.
MD
Electrical Designer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"My honest review about Microsation"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

Compared to AutoCAD, the most helpful features of MicroStation are its ability to handle external references and its advanced AccuSnap functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

Microstation lacks a similar object selection feature like the one found in AutoCAD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeniffer E.
JE
Senior Architect
Architecture & Planning
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Professional Design Creation and easy drafting tool."
What do you like best about MicroStation?

Effective on creating various Architectural and other Construction projects 3D models and drawing management and the Engineering data management and collaboration using MicroStation is amazing and editing tools are perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

Never had any issues with the product and with experience on other drawing tools is easy to use MicroStation and easy implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carl Frédéric L.
CL
Ingénieur civil
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"optimize your professional life as an engineer and architect with MicroStation."
What do you like best about MicroStation?

I recommend Microstation, an interesting software for engineers and architects. it facilitates 3d and 2d designs to facilitate the realization of infrastructure projects while minimizing risks and optimizing construction costs! it's easy to use, and efficient! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

I hope one day, we'll have the opportunity to dimension engineering structures on it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Using MicroStation and Inroads for SURVEYORS"
What do you like best about MicroStation?

The best part is simple interface that allows me to use display option of my shots that I took using Total station. Also, it provides me a 2d layout of my drawings which helps me to check the accuracy of my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MicroStation?

I Personally did not find any downside yet. Maybe, I didnt find the 3D option yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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