BDN Learning Paths for Success


As part of the BDN ongoing efforts to bring users and colleagues the latest LEARNing content, we are now posting a complete overview of existing learning paths focused on the use of SDKs and APIs on a single Wiki page. Additionally, we will be including a list of upcoming learning path topics to be released soon. Bookmark this page and check back frequently to take advantage of the rapidly growing list of available courses on the Bentley LEARN Server. Access our BDN article on the Q2, 2013 BDN News for more details regarding BDN Learning Paths information.

Take a look at the latest BDN programming learning path offerings:

  1. MicroStation Programming
    This Lecture Series, created by the Bentley Developer Network, shows you how to develop applications that layer on MicroStation-based products using the MicroStation SDK and MicroStation VBA.  LINK
    1. Introduction to Developing With MicroStation
    2. MDL Text API
    3. Native Code Programming

  2. MicroStation VBA Programming
    Learn how to program MicroStation using its VBA programming system. LINK
    1. MicroStation VBA Essentials
    2. MicroStation VBA for Advanced Users

  3. eB Programming
    The eB Programming Learning Path includes a series of training exercises that describes how to use SDK.LINK
    1. eB SDK
    2. eB Developer (SDK)

  4. Augmenting Business Data with i-model Transformer
    In this set of exercises we will use imodel-Transformer to augment the existing business data found in an i-model of Airports in the United States. Using an external data set we will add new data, (the proper name of each airport) to a new copy of the airport i-model. LINK
    1. i-model Transformer Overview
    2. Step 1 - ImportFromExcel Transform
    3. Step 2 - MapSchemas Transform
    4. Step 3 - ItemsImport Transform
    5. Step 4 - SchemaImport Transform
    6. Step 5 - Associate Transform
    7. Step 6 – Infer Transform
    8. Step 7 – Filter Transform

Upcoming BDN Learning Paths

i-model Application Development
i-models are containers for the open exchange of infrastructure information that enable project team members to share and interact with complex project data. The MicroStation SDK includes APIs that enable 3rd party applications to publish and consume i-models. This learning path will describe the APIs and how they can be used to develop new or update existing Bentley and non-Bentley applications to generate and read i-models.