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MSVoiceCommands - A Voice Command Console for MicroStation and MicroStation based Design Applications

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 Product:MicroStation
 Version:CONNECT
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Programming
 Subarea:MDL

MSVoiceCommands is now integrated with LastMileUtilities tool. This page won't be updated in future; please refer to LastMileUtilities page here

What is MSVoiceCommands?

  • It’s a C# base MDL app which works on any MicroStation & MicroStation based design application for ex. OpenRoads,OpenBridge, OpenPlant etc.
  • User can give Voice Commands for all generally used key-In tasks like Attach Reference, Show Properties, Window Tile & many many more. 
  • Application listens to your commands & upon matching command successfully, it performs the Key In action in the background 
  • Along with MicroStation Voice Commands set, User would get Pre-loaded Voice Commands for some Design Applications like OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, OpenPlant Modeler etc.
  • We have introduced concept of *.vc file where default command set is preloaded from file.
  • For all the applications: MicroStation.vc command file gets loaded automatically which would be created in local machine automatically upon 1st time usage.
  • We have added all the DWG related key-in commands in the MicroStation.vc for AutoCAD Users to easily adopt MicroStation Environment.
  • User can also add/edit/delete your commands along with Key In action. You can configure command set suitable for your projects
  • User can save lot of time clicking on various options while working 
  • User can anytime put on Command Console to Sleep or Close commands console 
  • Note: It works on Connect Edition Application only (any version)

MSVoiceCommands Download Links

MDL AppHelp DocumentFeedbackVersionDateRelease Notes
DownloadRead MeShare your requirements / Feedback / Improvement idea2.023-Apr-2021
  • Integrated Voice Command Console in LastMileUtilities for quick actions
DownloadRead MeShare your requirements / Feedback / Improvement idea1.115-Feb-2021
  • Updated application user interface with Docking Toolbar
Download Read MeShare your requirements / Feedback / Improvement idea1.031-Aug -2020
  • Dockable voice command console for MicroStation & power platform-based design application
  • Pre-loaded MicroStation Defined Commands + Application Specific commands
  • Voice commands for frequently used tasks & console would execute Key-In action for you
  • Flexibility to Add new & modify existing commands
  • Configurable Command matching accuracy
  • Configurable Deactivation trigger to avoid accidental commands
  • Pre-loaded Mapped AutoCAD commands for easy Adoption of MicroStation
  • Record Utility Macros & Invoke on Voice Commands

How to Install MSVoiceCommands App & Use?

  • Unzip and Paste MSVoiceCommands Folder at : C:\Program Files\Bentley\MicroStation CONNECT Edition\MicroStation\Assemblies
    • In case you are using this for any of the MicroStation based Design application then use the Application's assemblies folder. For Ex. for OpenRoads Designer your path might look like : C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition\OpenRoadsDesigner\Assemblies\MSVoiceCommands"
  • Open MicroStation & load MDL App using key-in: MDL Load <Enter>
    • Browse to folder where you copied the MSVoiceCommand Folder & Select :MSVoiceCommands.dll
  • It should give you success message the MDL loaded successfully in Application Status bar
  • Add the DLL entry in the Config Variables _USTN_FirstDGNFile so that next time it loads automatically.
  • Open MDL App by Key-In: MSVoiceCommands Open
  • It would load a Dockable Window. Please dock where you want and Unpin if you don’t want it to be Open Always.
  • Click on button: Start Voice Command& it would inform you that as its first time you are opening App, it would create default .vc files
  • VC files would be created at : %LocalAppData%\Bentley\MSVoiceCommands
  • Tip: if you are speaking in video while operating commands either Stop Voice Command or Say “Take a Break” to send Voice Command console in Sleep mode (you would have to say “Hello” to wake up the console)

Video Gallery

Video DetailsLinks

MSVoiceCommands - All Training Videos

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MSVoiceCommands -  Installations Steps

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MSVoiceCommands -  How to work with MDL AppClick Here
Using Voice Commands for OpenRoads Designer WorkflowClick Here
Using Voice Commands for OpenBridge Designer WorkflowClick Here
Using Voice Commands in OpenPlant Modeler - Piping & Inline component placementClick Here
Using Voice Commands in OpenPlant Modeler - Equipment WorkflowClick Here

Developer's Contact:

  • In case, if you face any problem installing or Using MSVoiceCommands MDL App, Please write to:
    • Vijay.Shinde@Bentley.com 
    • Shashank.Gokhale@Bentley.com

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 Original Author:Shashank Gokhale, Vijay Shinde

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