MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

3DS Open File Settings Dialog

Used to set options for opening a 3DS file. Opens from the Open dialog when a 3DS file is selected and you click the Options button. 3DS files open in read-only mode.



SettingDescription
Seed file Specifies the seed file used to translate when opening a 3DS file. The default is the seed file defined by the MS_TRANSEED configuration variable.
Assume 3DS units to be The linear units to use when opening a 3DS file. The default is Inches. Values for units include:
  • Seed File Master Units — Specifies the master units in the DGN seed file.
  • Seed File Sub Units — Specifies the sub units in the DGN seed file.
  • Inches
  • Feet
  • Miles
  • Millimeters
  • Centimeters
  • Meters
  • Kilometers
  • Microinches
  • Mils
  • Yards
Width of camera film The default is 36.00 units.
Height of camera film The default is 24.00 units.