Hey All,
Just wanted to ask if folks out there can define the 3 types of units of measure that are displayed in Design File Settings and GCS. Please define what the Linear Units are, the Advanced Settings Resolution units are, and what the GCS units are. Also, what is their relationship with one another?
Linear Units: Are these what you are reading out when measuring? So when I have XY coordinates displayed, they're supposed to be displaying values in whatever unit of measure is listed for Linear?
Advanced Settings Resolution Units: I understand what resolution is, but where does the unit of measure come into play, and more importantly, what is the relationship between this and the Linear Units unit of measure? I assume these and the linear units should match, although I have heard of circumstances where they differ.
GCS: Establishing your GCS is to the effect that you're saying what projection/coordinate system your data is in
What version (e.g. v10.x.y.z) of MicroStation are you using?
Neil Usefara said:File Settings > Working Units
Be aware that units apply to a DGN model, not a DGN file. A DGN file is a container; it contains DGN models. A model may be 2D or 3D. Models in a DGN file are independent of one another. That is, a DGN file can contain a mix of 2D and 3D models, and each model may have different unit settings.
MicroStation help tells us about Working Units and Advanced Unit Settings.
Regards, Jon Summers LA Solutions
I am using OpenRoads Designer Connect Ed. 2020 Rev. 3. I dont normally use Microstation but figured it was okay to post to MS for this type of question (am I wrong for doing so?) I figured I'd have better chances of getting answers that way.