Problem

How to create a dimension style in MicroStation v8 and where to locate these tools.

Solution

To open the Dimension Styles tool you should go into the menu:

> Element > Dimension Styles

You should then see the Dimension Styles dialog box.

Select the "New" icon, which looks like a blank piece of paper, or select "New" from within the Style menu pull-down.

Highlight the "untitled" text and enter a new text style name.

Set up the desired settings for your dimension style which could include various items under the Geometry, Units, Text, Symbology or Advanced tabs like:

• Extension Lines
• Terminators
• Leaders
• Text Styles
• Text Formatting
• etc.

After these have been finalised click on the "Save" icon or select "Save" from the Style menu choose "Save".

Further detail can be found in the Help Documentation under:

> Help > Contents > Menus > Element Menu > Dimension Styles Dialog

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