Applies To
	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.05.02.35
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Database
	Subarea:	VSQL
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem

How to place MicroStation points using database records ?

Solution

1. Connect to the database in MicroStation (Settings > Database > Connect)
2. Settings > Database > Query Builder
3. Execute a query on the easting, northing or XY coordinates in the appropriate table.
4. In Visual SQL Query Builder select Queries > Save Results.
5. Save the results as a delimited .DAT file.
6. Edit the .DAT file and remove the first line containing the table and column names.
7. In MicroStation select Tools > Annotation > XYZ Text.
8. The Import setting should be Point. The Order should be set to the appropriate XYZ or YXZ.
9. Set the appropriate symbology and click Process.

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