Raster Functions

The following tables summarize the functions available in raster reference and Image Manager, and their equivalents in Raster Manager. These tables let you correlate the old procedures for manipulating raster files with those in Raster Manager. The first table shows changes that will let raster reference users make a smooth transition to Raster Manager. The second table does the same for Image Manager users.

From Raster Reference to Raster Manager:

Raster Reference	Raster Manager
Attach	Same
Attach Fixed	Uncheck the “Place Interactively” check box.
Attach URL	Use the key-in RASTER ATTACHURL.
Preview	Can be toggled on or off in the Attach Raster Reference dialog box.
Detach and Detach All	Same. The key-in RASTER SILENT ON/OFF/TOGGLE still can be used to eliminate the modal dialog box to confirm the deletion.
Reload	Same
Ref Agent	Use the key-in BROWSER REFAGENT.
Save As	Improved. Raster Manager allows sister files such as ESRI World files. Generally, in Raster Manager, Save As will attempt to save positioning information as well as the new raster file. You also have the option to resample the image, which applies any warping or resizing to the image.
Mirror	Previously in the Tools menu, now available in both the Raster Control tool box and in the Raster Manager Edit menu. These now are dynamically applied.
Warp	Moved (or added) from the Tools menu to the Edit menu. Available also in the Raster Control tool box. These now are dynamically applied.
Attachment Settings	Improved. Raster Manager has many more features than Raster reference. The layer number is now controlled by the Display menu.
Update Sequence	Same

From Image Manager to Raster Manager:

Image Manager	Raster Manager
New File	No corresponding function
Open File	If “Save and Attach Automatically” was set in Image Manager then Attach is the closest functionality. All images are now attached in Type 90 raster reference attachments.
Close/Close All	Similar to Detach/Detach All.
Save/Save As	Now Save As.
Properties	Settings > Attachment. Note that double-clicking the line in the dialog box no longer changes focus. Instead, this opens the Attachment Settings dialog box.
Project	Projects are imported through the File > Project > Import menu item. Raster Project attachments are now converted into Raster Reference attachments. It is still possible to export Raster attachments into a project file. For more information, see the section on Managing Projects.
Batch Conversion	Identical, but is now also available by selecting Utilities > Image > Convert.
Print/Plot	Integrated into MicroStation. Note that RTL “Plot On the Fly” is now accomplished as part of a MicroStation driver. Also, all IMXXX.PLT files are now obsolete.
Set Active Image	This concept is obsolete and the function has been removed.
Front/Back	Same
Images On/Off	Display Control by view has been removed. Change display in the Image Settings menu of the Raster Manager dialog box or through the Attachment Settings > Display/Print menu.
Fit Image(s)	Same
Tools	Integrated into MicroStation tools (select Tools > Raster > Main/Display/Control).
Help	Integrated into MicroStation help.