MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

To Place a Derived Cell

  1. Make the dimension-driven cell the active cell.
  2. Key in MDL LOAD DDCELL.
  3. Key in PLACE CELL DIMENSIONS.

    The Dimension-Driven Design dialog opens. A list box with each dimension or constant's initial value (the value stored in the library cell) is displayed.



    Dimension-Driven Design dialog

  4. (Optional) For each dimension or constant you want to change, select it in the list box, press <Tab>, and type the new value in the Edit field.

    If the cell is visible in a view, the changes display dynamically.

  5. (Optional) To place the cell with active constraints so it can be modified after placement, turn on Save Constraints.
  6. Enter a data point to position the cell's origin.

    The cell is derived and placed. If the cell cannot be derived from the supplied dimension and constant values, the cell is not placed, and you are prompted to enter new values.

    Note: Dimensions can be tagged by a constant or, if not, appear in the list labeled as “DIMENSION.”