The Ortho lock is currently set as default in MicroStation
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'.