MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

To Re-solve Constraints

  1. Select the Re-solve Constraints tool.
  2. Select an element in the profile and accept.

    Question marks are displayed on each vertex of an attachment (line segment, arc, or B–spline curve) that is under-determined.

    If possible, the profile is reconstructed.

    If the profile cannot be reconstructed, “Not Solved” is displayed.

    A diagnostic message is displayed and the symbology of constructions and constraints may be changed.

    Note: The question marks are placed at the Active Text Size. If they are not visible, zoom in and they will become visible. The question marks automatically disappear as missing constraints are added to the profile. The total number of question mark symbols may greatly exceed the remaining degrees of freedom in the profile and do not necessarily represent the number of constraints needed to make a well-defined profile. However, they often do represent where constraints should be applied.

    Note: It may not be possible to reconstruct the model to satisfy constraints. For example, constructions might have been modified to such an extent that the solver cannot “pull them back together.” In this case, you can choose Undo from the Quick Access Toolbar to negate the changes.

    Note: All constraint placement tools activate Re-solve Constraints automatically. Constraints can be applied to a modified design without using the Re-solve Constraints tool.