Best things about MicroStation:
Handles big projects well – Works smoothly with huge files for roads, bridges, and infrastructure.
Highly customizable – You can automate tasks and build your own tools with Python/MDL.
Great interoperability – Opens DWG, PDF, IFC, GIS without much hassle.
Stable and fast – Stays responsive even with complex 3D models.
Basically, it’s built for heavy engineering and infrastructure work.
Powerful Interoperability and Data Integration: MicroStation is known for its ability to seamlessly work with a vast array of file formats—including native DGN, DWG, DXF, and GIS data—without needing time-consuming conversions. This makes it a great "data integrator" that streamlines collaboration across different teams and software platforms.
Comprehensive 2D and 3D Modeling in a Single Environment: It allows professionals to handle both precise 2D drafting and sophisticated 3D parametric modeling within the same application. This all-in-one approach consolidates workflows and ensures consistency from initial design to final documentation.
when working with more advanced or larger projects across departments, it allowed us to create work loads for sending out to other engineering agencies
Bentley Systems provides architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure.