Problem

Cannot tentative snap to any element.

Possible Reasons

- Snap Lock is not enabled
- Button Assignment is not set correctly for Tentative.
- Button set for Tentative in MicroStation is not set as a button in Mouse Properties.

(V8i)  To Enable Snap lock:

1. Go to Settings > Locks > Full
2. Enable "Snap Lock"

Note: Save settings/ or press Ctrl+F,  is needed to retain setting.

To Set the Button assignment correctly :

• V8i : Go to Workspace > Button Assignments 
• CONNECT Edition : Go to File > Settings > User > Button Assignments

1. Click "Remap Buttons"
2. Highlight Tentative
3. Place cursor in "Button Definition area"
4. Click desired button(s) to assign to tentative.
   
   
   

To Set mouse properties so that tentative button is set as a "Button"
(these steps may vary depending on Operating System and/or Mouse hardware /driver)

1. From Taskbar, Go to Start > Control Panel
2. Open "Mouse" settings
3. Go to section showing what the mouse buttons are set to.
4. Change the corresponding button assigned for tentative snap in MicroStation to "button".

See Also

Middle Mouse Button - Stops Working

Making Use Of Extra Mouse And Puck Buttons

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