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    How to stop Accudraw compass from relocating

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MICROSTATION
      Version(s): 08.05.02.35; V8i (+Select Series), CONNECT Edition
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Drawing Aids
      Subarea:  AccuDraw
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    How to stop Accudraw compass from relocating to the element being manipulated.

     

    Solution

    Disable "Floating Origin".

    Steps:
    1. From Menubar, go to Settings > Accudraw [Accudraw Settings dialog opens].
    2. In Accudraw Settings dialog, switch to Operation tab.
    3. Disable "Floating Origin".
    4. Close and go File > Save Settings.

    In MicroStation CONNECT Edition you can find this setting via File > Settings > User > Accudraw Settings

    See Also

    AccuDraw Compass is not showing

    AccuDraw Rocks
     

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    • Elisabeth Pry Created by Bentley Colleague Elisabeth Pry
    • When: Mon, Jun 30 2014 2:37 PM
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    • When: Fri, Aug 24 2018 4:03 AM
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