A straightforward tool for drafting and designing 2D and 3D models.

What are the best aspects of this product?

I’ve tried other CAD programs before, and MicroStation really stands out from the rest because of how user-centric it is. The commands are straightforward and you won’t have to spend too much time second-guessing yourself if the buttons you clicked on are the right ones. I’ve been able to update the dashboard according to my preference too--a feature not readily available in other programs. To whoever is reading this--if you are in the market for a robust 2D and even 3D model creation tool, you won’t go wrong with MicroStation.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Although MicroStation has been a really useful tool, I have encountered some problems with it. The tool itself can be quite clunky at times. It freezes or even crashes at the most random times--something that I find increasingly annoying. It’s not meant for absolute beginners too. There are some features that one needs certain know-how about to fully make use of. Some of its more basic functions need a little work too. For example, if I needed to edit some parts of a project, I have to go through so many steps just to do a bit of trimming and editing.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

We’ve been able to create models and designs more efficiently within our team. The program itself does not support multi-user use on the same project, however, it has made it easier to pass projects down the pipeline and up to approval.

Are you a current user of this product?

No