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    3D Circle actually Ellipse as X, Y axis not equal

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.11.07.443
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Drawing Aids
      Subarea:  N\A
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    When placing a circle in a 3D file while snapping to elements in the file, the element information shows that the X and Y axis are not equal.
    So the circle is really an ellipse and just looks like a circle in the view it was placed in.
    How to obtain real ellipses while snapping?

    Solution

    In order to place a proper circle, make sure to use/enable AccuDraw Sticky Z lock (Settings>AccuDraw).
    Alternatively make sure that ACS lock is active upon snapping and placing the circle.
    Without one of these locks active, MicroStation will use the snapped points to place the circle. If those points are at different depth coordinates, the element created will be an ellipse.

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    • Henk Ligtvoet Created by Bentley Colleague Henk Ligtvoet
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