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Images from Bing Maps

Images from Bing Maps may be referenced into a MicroStation model, as an alternate to importing Google Earth images.

  1. Make sure a coordinate system is attached.
  2. Open the Raster Manager tool from the Home tab  Primary section Attach Tools and from the menu select File  Attach  Bing Maps...
    Screenshot of Raster Manager with Attach Bing Maps highlighted


















     

  1. Then select Aerial in the Raster Attachment Options  Bing Maps Layers.
    Screenshot of the Raster Attachment Options dialog with the Bing Maps Layers area highlighted
























     

  1. Cut your plan Sheets normally and the photos will be referenced and clipped into the sheet models.
    Example of a finished plan sheet with images in background

















     

After printing to PDF reduce the file size of the PDF.

Last updated: Thursday, May 12, 2022