Dimensioning a scaled reference


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):MICROSTATION
 Version(s):08.01.02.15, V8i (Select Series), CONNECT Edition
 Environment: N\A
 Area: Dimensions
 Subarea: General
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Problem

When trying to dimension a scaled reference drawing the dimesions are
not correct they are not scaled to the reference file.

Solution

MicroStation V8 2004 Edition:

Element > Dimension Styles > Placement > toggle on Reference Scale:

MicroStation V8i (Select Series):

Element > Dimension Styles > Units tab > toggle on Reference Scale

 

MicroStation CONNECT Edition:

Drawing workflow > Annotate > Dimensioning tools > click the little arrow to open Dimension Styles > Units tab > toggle on Reference Scale:

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