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    Keyin to set the active model

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    Original Tip Date: Nov 8, 2004

    Keyin to set the active model
     
    To set the active model via a keyin:
    model active [name]

    Note the addition of quotation marks for those models who have a space in the name.

    With thanks to Phil Chouinard for sharing this on v8.general.


    AskInga Tip #470

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    • Nicholas Fuschino Created by Bentley Colleague Nicholas Fuschino
    • When: Thu, Jun 19 2008 8:23 AM
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    • When: Mon, Jun 14 2010 11:28 AM
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