Problem

Unsnapped point is aligned to ACS.
(even though ACS plane lock is disabled).

Product: MicroStation V8i
Version: 08.11.05.17
Area: General, PROBLEMSOLVING

Solution

Enable "Always show Compass".
When placing an element, if AccuDraw is not active (which is always the
case if the compass is not shown), the first point will go to the ACS
plane. This is because the ACS now controls depth in all cases.

To avoid this:
Go to Settings > Accudraw > Operation tab > "Always Show Compass".

With this enable, Accudraw will control the placement of all points
(except when ACS plane lock is enabled).