Problem

How to move elements to different Z elevation?

Solution

There are many tried and True Methods for moving elements to a desired Z elevation.
Here is a list of the most common:

Use Align Edges
1. Select the elements with a Fence or selection set.
2. Start the Align Edges tool. (go to Tools>Main>Manipulate); set the Alignment to "Top".
3. Select the Base Element (the element at the desired elevation).

Notes:
- Useful if an element is already at the desired elevation.
- The selected elements will move to the same elevation as the base element.

Use Element Information (V8i and later).
1. Select element.
2. Start "Element Information" (pulldown, Element > Information).
3. Go to "Geometry" section.
4. Adjust "Elevation" as needed.

Note: This only works well for "flat" elements.

Export to 2D
1. Go to File > Export > 2D
2. Give the file a name and location.
3. Click OK.


Use Civil/Site Tools (Bentley Supported).
1. Download from the Bentley Library site:

CivTools for MicroStation V8 2004 Edition

2. Install and run MDL application per instructions.
3. Start "Set Element Elevation" tool; set desired elevation.
4. Select elements and accept.

Notes:
- The selected elements will move to the desired elevation.
- Will "flatten" linear and shape type elements.
- Will not "flatten" 3D elements.


Use key-in: X Y=#,#,<(><<)>value>
1. Start Modify Element tool.
2. Select vertex to change.
3. Key-in: XY=#,#,<(><<)>desired Z elevation here> [enter]

Notes:
- MicroStation V8 2004 Edition only.
- Useful for changing elevation of a single vertex if used with the Modify Element tool.

See Also

Move all elements to the same elevation (or common Z-value)

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