How can I allow paper size editing in the Print Dialog Box?


	Applies To

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	System.Data.DataRowView
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Printing
	Subarea:	N\A
	Original Author:	Frank Reimann, Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem

How can I allow papersize editing in the Print Dialog Box?

Solution

Using a default MicroStation installation Allow paper size editing is switch OFF.

You can active this setting as followed:

Open MicroStation -> File -> Print -> the Print Dialog box is open -> Settings -> Preferences -> User Interface -> make a check mark in Allow paper size editing

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Now you can active edit the paper size

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It is also possible to set this setting permanent setting the MicroStation Configuration variable

MS_PLTDLG_ALLOW_FORM_SIZE_EDIT = 1

Allow paper size editing will display in gray if you use this variable:

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Note:

The descript settings applies only to Bentley printer drivers.