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[Archived] AskInga Wiki Add mathematical equations to the DX key-in
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    Add mathematical equations to the DX key-in

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    Original Tip Date: June 2005

    Updated:  August 2010


     

    Add mathematical equations to the DX= keyin
     

    So, this is cool. If you are Anti-AccuDraw, or are trying to develop some sort of keyin script and require to add some math to the DX= keyin, do this:

    Load MicroStation's Calculator / Preprocessor with the keyin mdl load calc
    Then keyin dx={equation}
    Note that your equation needs to be enclosed in squiggly brackets as shown.

    You can also do this with DL=, AA=, DI=, AS=  and more. 

    For more information on the calculator, please refer to the following article:
    MicroStation's Calculator Preprocessor

    With thanks to Barry Bentley for sharing this tip.




     

    AskInga Tip #544

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    • JStierly Created by JStierly
    • When: Thu, Jun 19 2008 9:03 AM
    • Inga Morozoff Last revision by Bentley Colleague Inga Morozoff
    • When: Thu, Aug 19 2010 10:25 AM
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