Product: | MicroStation | ||
Version: | 08.05.00.64 | ||
Environment: | N\A | ||
Area: | Manipulation | ||
Subarea: | N\A |
Problem
How to move elements to different Z elevation?
Solution
There are many tried and True Methods for moving elements to a desired Z elevation.
Here is a list of the most common:
Use Align Edges
1. Select the elements with a Fence or selection set.
2. Start the Align Edges tool. (go to Tools>Main>Manipulate); set the Alignment to "Top".
3. Select the Base Element (the element at the desired elevation).
Notes:
- Useful if an element is already at the desired elevation.
- The selected elements will move to the same elevation as the base element.
Use Element Information (V8i and later).
1. Select element.
2. Start "Element Information" (pulldown, Element > Information).
3. Go to "Geometry" section.
4. Adjust "Elevation" as needed.
Note: This only works well for "flat" elements.
Export to 2D
1. Go to File > Export > 2D
2. Give the file a name and location.
3. Click OK.
Use Civil/Site Tools (Bentley Supported).
1. Download from the Bentley Library site:
CivTools for MicroStation V8 2004 Edition
2. Install and run MDL application per instructions.
3. Start "Set Element Elevation" tool; set desired elevation.
4. Select elements and accept.
Notes:
- The selected elements will move to the desired elevation.
- Will "flatten" linear and shape type elements.
- Will not "flatten" 3D elements.
Use key-in: X Y=#,#,<(><<)>value>
1. Start Modify Element tool.
2. Select vertex to change.
3. Key-in: XY=#,#,<(><<)>desired Z elevation here> [enter]
Notes:
- MicroStation V8 2004 Edition only.
- Useful for changing elevation of a single vertex if used with the Modify Element tool.
See Also
Move all elements to the same elevation (or common Z-value)
Other language sources
Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |