• RE: MS v8i dimension zero

    David the result you are getting is because of your label format.
  • Automatic Dimensioning Text does Auto Snap

    I would like to reposition my Dimension Text (using the Modify command) but when I get close to the Dimension Line it automatically snaps and aligns itself to the dimension line. Is there a hidden switch that will prevent the text automatically snapping…
  • RE: Text Box on Label Line Dimension

    One possibility is to create a Text Style with the Background defined And then use this Text Style in your Dimension style
  • Dynamic Views - Crashing File

    When snapping dimensions to a drawing model created with Drawing Symbols I find that is consistently crashing my file. The only workaround is the place the dimension then modify the extension lines to connect the the model/design. If I am only modifying…
  • Place a (true) dimension as if the view is rotated to a horizontal.

    Is there a way to place a (true) dimension, as if the view is rotated to a horizontal with the dimension line, without actuatlly rotaing the view? My goal is prevent Microstation from fliping the text in the dimension when the dimension is placed, without…
  • Dimension in v8i SS2 always on top

    It seems Dimensions in v8i SS2 2D drawing are always on top. Is there a way to cover part of the dimension?
  • Vertical dimension with Horizontal Text and the Dimension Line breaks

    Hi, just a quick one if anyone have ever had the same problem. When placing vertical dimension with the text horizontal, the dimension line has a gap at at the side of the text, regardless of the left margin of the text, or minimum leader size, or…
  • Profile Exaggeration and Dimensioning

    Using the technique described here I have set up several plan & profile sheets with the profile exaggerated. When I try to dimension anything on the profile view the length ends up being wrong. Also when the reference is "activated", accudraw looks very…
  • Dimension Lines

    Is there a way/setting to force the dimension line to not be drawn between extension lines? It appears that the text and terminators can be forced either in our out of the extension lines but it doesn't appear that there is a way to eliminate the dimension…
  • Dimension using perpendicular snap

    using V8i SelectSeries 2, I am in a 2D file and trying to place a dimension using a perpendicular snap for my second snap/location. It shoots a little further than it should. If I just place a line, it snaps to the correct location. This is happening…
  • nuovo sistema di quotatura

    buon giorno c'è modo un modo di ottenere quote ( indicate in rosso ) come nell'allegato dgn ? grazie
  • Place dimension with appropriate scale

    (Posted on behalf of a Be Communities member) When I place a dimension in a sheet model it is very large. Why is this and how can I make it appear the appropriate size?
  • Dimension Lines - Controlling Length with Small-Width Dimensions

    I'm having some difficulty locating the ability to define the length of the "extension" coming out of a dimension line (see below) when placing a small-width dimension. I am unable to find the correct setting in the Dimension Styles to alter this, and…
  • dimensioning the length of an arc

    I've looked in every toolbox but I haven't found a function with which I can dimension the length of an arc. Surely this is possible? Does anyone know how this can be done?
  • Angular Dimensioning problem

    Maybe I am missing something or some setting. The Angular Dimensioning does not follow the Dimension Settings, General tab, Fit Options for Text/Terminators. Changes made there to not seem to have an effect on Angular Dimension placement (i.e. Terminator…
  • Problems with In-Line Leaders not extending correctly

    Our internal drafting standards define that all notes are left justified. When leaders are applied to the left of the text they are positioned center of the top line of the text note, and when leaders are placed to the right of the text they are to be…
  • Leader disconnected from text

    I've got several pieces of text with a leader that have come disconnected (not broken association). Text is from a library text style, the leader comes frome a library dimension style . Correction; they both come from a project library. The upper…
  • Add background mask to dimension terminators?

    Hello all, I am trying to apply a background mask to dimension terminators. I have created a cell which works terrifically if I apply it as a line terminator. However, when I define the cell as the active terminator to the dimensioning tool, the area…
  • Re: RC2: Edit dimension text gets strange results

    It is a bug in dimension. Thanks for bringing to our attention. I have filed TR#294376 to track it. Thanks, Abeesh
  • Dimension Leader Mask

    I would like to see as an attribute the ability to turn on a mask for dimention leader, in-line leader, terminator & text. The attached image was created by copying the note and changing color to 255, line weight to 20 and lower priority than original…
  • Re: Length of line in a note

    I think it is what are you looking for. M.Hertl
  • Dimension Rounding

    Is it possible to set the accuracy in a dimension style so that no decimal values will be displayed? I currently have a dimension style set to the accuracy of no decimals however the decimal still shows up. Is there something else I need to do in order…
  • Changing Dimensions Data by operators

    Is there any way to make my dimensions: Get a second data for a second line from a 3D object? (Sample in picture, putting the dimension for pipe length, getting "automatically" the diameter) Split data on dimensión? (Sample in picture, if * represents…
  • Difficult Dimension Dilemma

    Microstation compatriots, I reopen a file to work with it again, I don't think I've changed anything, but when I go to place dimensions, regardless of distance it reads 0" Here are my dimension settings: Why can't I measure like I used to…
  • Coordinate annotation of layout points by XYZ Text tool

    Hello Friends, I am trying to coordinate annotate specific points in my site layout but the only tool I seem to have is the dimensions-XYZ Text tool. It does a great job but I have to edit out the z- ordinate everytime which I find a bit time wasting…