Change of V8 Cell Origin
By Lorys Lea of Yarra Valley Water, Australia
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Ever wonder how to change the origin of V8 cells, particularly the ones that originally were V7 and converted to V8?

All V8 cells are Models and origin at 0,0 for 2D (and 0,0,0 for 3D) and individual cells are models within a cell library.

First, open the cell library as you would a DGN file but make sure the selector in MicroStation Manager shows "*.cel" then select the model icon.

Make sure AccuSnap is active, redefine the Global Origin by using the following key-in: GO=0,0 (GO=0,0,0 for 3D files) and setting a data point on the new desired origin point via the AccuSnap Key point End point or Mid point.

Should you wish to use the Center or Intersection then make the AccuDraw focus active and then input a "C" or an "I" respectively then data point at the desired snap point.

About the author
Lorys Lea has Mechanical drafting stream background and been using MicroStation since the mid 90's. He has experience in GIS mapping, survey and civil drafting. Lorys is currently at Yarra Valley Water. He can be contacted at lorys@alphalink.com.au.

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