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    How can the Ortho lock be switched off in MicroStation?

      Product: MicroStation
      Version: 10.00.00.25
      Environment: N\A
      Area: Drawing Aids
      Subarea: Locks

    Problem Description

    The Ortho lock is currently set as default in MicroStation

    Steps to Resolve

    1. Firstly open the menu:

    Settings > Locks > Full

    This opens the Locks dialog to allow you to see which locks are switched on and off.

    2. The lock axis may be set ON, and can be seen in the following keyin:

    Utilities>Keyin> Lock Axis

    This key-in can then be placed on a Function Key to enable changing the lock ON or OFF.

    The Axis lock may also be found here:

    In MicroStationV8i:

    Settings > Design Files > Axis> Axis Lock

    In MicroStation CONNECT:

    Settings > File> Design Files > Axis

    3. The Grid Lock may also be checked ON, Select the following:

    Settings>Design File>Grid and uncheck 'Grid Lock'.

    See also

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      Original Author: Derval Canny
    • MicroStation V8i
    • Drawing Aids
    • Axis Lock
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    • Dervalcanny Created by Dervalcanny
    • When: Tue, Mar 29 2016 6:12 AM
    • Andrew Bell Last revision by Bentley Colleague Andrew Bell
    • When: Thu, Jul 23 2020 9:31 PM
    • Revisions: 4
    • Comments: 0
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