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    Coordinates of a dwg are correct in MicroStation, but not in AutoCAD

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.01.02.15
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  DWG
      Subarea:  N\A
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    Coordinates of a dwg are correct in MicroStation, but not in AutoCAD.

    Product: MicroStation V8.1
    Version: 08.01.02.15
    Area: DWG



    Solution

    MicroStation is displaying coordinates in World coordinates, AutoCAD is
    displaying using a User Coordinate System (UCS)

    To correct in AutoCAD,go to

    Tools>Named UCS

    In UCS dialog under Named UCSs

    select World
    select Set Current,

    then select OK.

    In version V8.5, setting was added to the Save As DWG Options that will prevent UCS from being used and
    will force World coordinate system.

    In the Save As Options, turn off Set UCS from ACS, and the coordinates should coincide in both MicroStation
    and AutoCAD.



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    http://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/w/microstation__wiki/8807.opening-and-saving-dwg-files-in-microstation-v8

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