Dimensioning a scaled reference


	Applies To

	Product(s):	MICROSTATION
	Version(s):	08.01.02.15, V8i (Select Series), CONNECT Edition
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Dimensions
	Subarea:	General
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem

When trying to dimension a scaled reference drawing the dimesions are
not correct they are not scaled to the reference file.

MicroStation V8 2004 Edition:

Element > Dimension Styles > Placement > toggle on Reference Scale:

MicroStation V8i (Select Series):

Element > Dimension Styles > Units tab > toggle on Reference Scale

MicroStation CONNECT Edition:

Drawing workflow > Annotate > Dimensioning tools > click the little arrow to open Dimension Styles > Units tab > toggle on Reference Scale: