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    Files Saved down to V7 Format are enabled with Enhanced Precision

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): V8-V8i
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  DGN
      Subarea:  Save
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    Files Saved down to V7 Format are enabled with Enhanced Precision.

    A variable can disable this.
    Files created in V8 are enabled with Enhanced Precision.

    This capability was added around V7.1 <(>&<)> has been enabled in every version since.
    V7.0 <(>&<)> below will not open these files <(>&<)> display the following error message:

    Unable to Open Design File.

    Product: MicroStation
    Version: Varies
    Area: Save as V7

    Solution

    Set/Define the following variable to remove enhanced precision from the V7 file:


    Workspace > Configuration>MS_ENHANCEDPRECISION = 1



     



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