• Line Dimension, not by 2 Points

    How to get automatic Line Dimension vertex to vertex by select one time. Take Dim of line only by select object, not by point to point. sample image from Autocad.
  • [U16.2] Reposition Dimension text => change snap points

    I quite often find I need to move the dimension text from where it is put automatically. No matter what the default settings are, this can always happen. So I use the "Modify Element" tool and click on a 'snap' point of the dimension text. However this…
  • Dimension extension line style type not displaying

    I'm new to microstation, bare with me. I'm working in connect edition. I have a sheet model that I'm dimension a model I referenced in. I'm trying to place dimensions where the extension lines are center lines. I opened the dimension style, under symbology…
  • Why is there not a place to set the text style in the Element Dimensioning dialogue?

    I've just been wondering lately why this dialogue doesn't have a drop down to allow selection of a text style? It would sure save some time since my dimension styles are set to use the active text style. Currently I have to go to a separate dialogue…
  • Connect Dimension Text Edit

    If we place a dimension that using a dimension that has the text style predefined and is annotative, everything looks good when the dimension is placed. If we have to edit the text of the dimension, we will use the text edit tool and select the text,…
  • Isometric Dimensioning...is there a way?

    Is there any way to dimension something in an isometric format? I was able to make this look this way after dimensioning the object then dropping the dimension and then modifying the elements, but that is not an optimal way to do it.
  • [v8i] unable to place center mark with extension lines

    [v8i] Hello, The help dialogue for "Place Center Mark" (excerpt shown below) has an image at the bottom that shows a center mark and a center mark with extension lines enabled. I have never been able figure out how to place the center mark with extension…
  • 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…
  • Dimension Arrow (from Cell) Size

    Good Morning, Can anyone tell my why the size of an arrowhead on dimensions needs to be defined and why it just doesn't use the cell as defined? This has been the case since we started using dimensioning way back when... Thanks in adavance. …
  • Moving dimension text

    Right now, I can only move dimension text parallell to the dimension line. Is there a way to move the dimension text more freely, like to any position I want?
  • Text Direction When Dimensioning

    As a returning Microstation user, I am having trouble with the text direction when dimensioning. I am dimensioning a line that is at an obtuse angle and when I set the dimension, the direction turns around 180 degrees (i.e., faces the right side of the…
  • Automate Dimensioning/Smart Dimensions?

    I am looking for a feasable solution for a standard problem. Several elemets alining on one line need to be dimensioned. There are hunderets of that elements and i know that other CAD-programs have smart dimension in which you draw one line and any intersetion…
  • Text skewed when dimensioning

    I am trying to dimension a 3D widget, referenced into a sheet as a isometric view. The text size becomes skewed depending on the angle from the widget that I am pulling the dimension. I want my text size to remain same no matter what direction the dimension…
  • 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 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…
  • Remove Dimension Line

    I'm trying to create a dimension as shown in the picture on the right below, without the dimension line. The dimension line disappears when the text is placed vertically in line with the dimension, but shows up when moved to the left or right at all.…
  • CR-V Leader-line Line Weight

    A CR has been issued on the following request. Customer request ability to set lineweight for leaders different from callout frame. Customers in favor of this change should log a Service Ticket with Bentley support. http://appsnet…