Solids Working Area (SWA)


The following table provides reference with respect to MicroStation Design Files (V7 and V8) formats and the Solids Working Area construct, limits and available tools/workflows.

MicroStation V8 (32-bit)

MicroStation V10+ (64-bit)

Open Buildings Designer (64-bit)

Ribbon: Building Design > View > Solids Working Area > Toggle SWA Display

Key-inSOLIDSWORKINGAREA SHOWAREA < ON | OFF >

 

Ribbon: Building Design > View > Solids Working Area > SWA Audit split button > Zoom SWA Extents

Key-inSOLIDSWORKINGAREA ZOOMTOAREA

 

Ribbon: Building Design > View > SWA Audit > Show Outside Elements (Incremental)

Key-inSOLIDSWORKINGAREA SHOWELEMENTOUT 

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