Understanding Tags in MicroStation
Tags in MicroStation are valuable tools for associating additional information with design elements. They provide a way to store user-defined information about drawing elements, allowing for better organization and efficient data management.
Steps to Add Tags in MicroStation
1. Create or Access a Tag Set
Begin by creating a tag set or accessing an existing one. A tag set is a collection of tags that can be associated with design elements.
- Open your design model and navigate to Utilities in the main menu.
- Select Tag Sets from the dropdown to view existing tag sets or initiate a new one.
- To create a new tag set, click on the New Tag Set option. Here, you will define the name and properties of your tag set.
2. Define Tags within the Tag Set
Once you have your tag set ready, the next step is to define the tags that you want to associate with elements.
- With the Tag Set dialog open, click on the Add Tag button.
- A new window will appear where you can specify the name of the tag, its type (such as text or number), and any additional attributes that are required.
- Save and close the tag definition window to return to the tag set overview.
3. Associating Tags with Elements
Now that you have created tags, you can associate them with specific elements in your drawing.
- Select the element you wish to tag, using the Element Selection tool.
- Navigate to Drawing > Tag in the main menu.
- Choose Add Tag from the options available. Select the tag set you created and assign the desired tags to the selected element. This allows for the storage of relevant information directly linked to that element.
4. Editing Existing Tags
Modification of tag information is straightforward and essential for keeping your data up to date.
- To edit a tag, first, select the element that contains the tag.
- Go to the Tag > Edit option in the Drawing menu.
- The tag dialog will show all associated tags. Here, you can modify the tag values or attributes as needed.
5. Deleting Tags from Elements
If you need to remove tags from an element, the process is simple.
- Select the element that has the tag you want to delete.
- Choose Tag > Delete Tag from the menu.
- Confirm the action when prompted, and the tag will be removed from the selected element.
Using Tags Effectively
Tags can significantly enhance the management of design data within MicroStation. By ensuring that each element is tagged appropriately, you can maintain organized information for easier access and reporting. Users can also export tag information for analysis or use in other applications, such as Excel, to facilitate documentation workflow.
FAQs About Tagging in MicroStation
1. Can I use multiple tag sets in a single drawing?
Yes, you can create and utilize multiple tag sets within a single drawing, allowing for more organized and varied information storage.
2. Is it possible to transfer tags between different files?
Tags can be exported from one MicroStation file and imported into another, enabling efficient reuse of tagging setups across projects.
3. What type of information can be stored in tags?
Tags can store a wide range of data types, including text, numbers, dates, and even custom attributes, depending on how you define them during tag creation.
