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    Curved surfaces appear "blocky" or not smooth when rendered

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): V8 2004 & Later
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Visualization
      Subarea:  Render
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    Curved surfaces appear "blocky" or not smooth when rendered.

    Solution

    Adjust Stroke tolerance.

    Stroke Tolerance value is too high:
    1. Go to Settings > Rendering > Settings
    2. Change "Stroke tolerance" to something smaller than the default (0.500 Pixels).

    Notes:
    -Stoke tolerance is calculated based on the zoom level.
    -Recommend for giving a more consistent rendering at the current zoom
    level.
    -This can increase rendering time.

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