Side-by-side Installation allows you to adopt MicroStation 2023 without upgrading your current installation of MicroStation CONNECT Edition mid-project. For more information regarding configurations, please refer to the Side-by-side Installation wiki and Documentation. 
**If you already have a previous version of MicroStation on your machine, MicroStation 2023 will install as a separate application.** 

Geospatial Enhancements: 

Incorporate Geospatial context information in a design and be confident in your data by incorporating the Geospatial Context workflow, which provides direct access to Esri ArcGIS REST Feature Services and Esri ArcGIS Map and Image Services. It is also possible to access the WFS service from Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) (Technology Preview feature). All the tools for accessing contextual data from the WEB have been brought together in a new workflow called "Geospatial Context". 

Bing Maps Enhancements saves you time by giving you access to the Assign Background Map tool available in the ribbon. You can easily apply background map settings to multiple views using this new tool. 

Usability Enhancements:  

Usability and the overall user experience in MicroStation is a key focus for our team.  The following usability and interface changes were implemented based on your feedback in our MicroStation survey earlier this year.  

• Quickly access the PopSet toggle from the Ribbon to save time and increase productivity. The Popset toggle is now in the Ribbon (Home > Primary) and in the Quick Access Toolbar. 
• ESC “escape” key exits the command setting for DWG files, which helps increase productivity for users more familiar with DWG workflow. 
• Issue Resolution Service enhancements add improved usability by adding element markers and the fit view control.  
• Easily control the display of Text Field background with a setting in the View Attributes dialog. 

Performance Improvements:  

A new setting in the Properties Dialog allows you to control the maximum number of elements displayed, improving performance when selecting multiple elements. 

3D Productivity Enhancements:  

Improve productivity with the ability to select the attributes of cut profile while creating a cut feature on a solid. 

Technology Preview features: 

Most Recently Used Commands 

Save time while doing repetitive functions with the ability to recall the 5 to 10 most recently used commands in a session by accessing the spacebar Popups menu on the newly added Recents tab. 

Parametric Solid Improvements 

Loft a given profile along closed section elements with guide wires to save time by creating a parametric solid section with guide wires. You can constrain the loft geometry across profiles, resulting in a lofted body that follows the shape described by the guide wires at relevant points. The guide wires reduce the number of profiles required when creating lofts.  

Auxiliary Coordinate System 

Improved capabilities while working with the Auxiliary Coordinate System, which will save time while working on your design files. You can:  

Select an ACS while using Move ACS. 
Select an ACS while using Rotate ACS.