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    Switching between Polar and Cartesian coordinate system

      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 10.00.00.25
      Environment: N\A
      Area: Solids
      Subarea: N\A

    Problem

    In MicroStation V8i one could switch, or toggle, between Polar and Cartesian coordinate system by tapping the Spacebar while AccuDraw is in focus.
    How can this be done when in MicroStation CONNECT Edition?

    Solution

    The same functionality is still available in MicroStation CONNECT Edition, but instead of using the Spacebar, tap the "M".
    This will toggle the AccuDraw compass between Cartesian (represented by a square) and Polar (by a circle) coordinate system.

    See Also

    MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help topic: Drawing and Modeling > Coordinate Entry and Accudraw.

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      Original Author: Rene vandenBrink
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    • Rene van den Brink Created by Rene van den Brink
    • When: Wed, Aug 17 2016 9:59 AM
    • A_F Last revision by Bentley Colleague A_F
    • When: Mon, Dec 31 2018 5:29 PM
    • Revisions: 2
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