MicroStation SDK 8.11

MicroStation SDK is a comprehensive toolkit for extending and automating MicroStation, a leading CAD platform used in infrastructure design. It provides rich APIs and supporting tools that let you build custom commands, add-ins, and user interfaces, as well as automate repetitive tasks and integrate MicroStation with enterprise workflows.

Key capabilities:

• C++, .NET, and VBA APIs for creating add-ins and automation scripts
• Full programmatic access to DGN models, elements, geometry, levels, references, and attributes
• Tools to build custom dialogs, ribbon tabs, and interactive design tools
• Event handling for model changes, user input, and application lifecycle
• Example projects, headers, libraries, and documentation to accelerate development
• Support for modern MicroStation platforms, with compatibility paths for legacy MDL-based code

Typical uses:

• Custom design tools and QA/standards checks
• Batch processing, data extraction, and format conversion
• Workflow automation and integration with other systems

Requirements:

• A compatible version of MicroStation installed on Windows
• Supported Microsoft Visual Studio for native and .NET development
• Appropriate licensing for MicroStation and the SDK components

Note: The SDK is typically distributed separately from the main application and must match your installed MicroStation version.

MicroStation SDK is developed by Bentley Systems, Incorporated.. The most popular version of this product among our users is 8.1. The names of program executable files are cmd.exe, ustation.exe.