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    Problem with ellipses in Microstation

    I suspected as much, but I wasnt sure if my design file resolution (8000 pos. units per sub-unit) was responsible. This low resolution is a client requirement ; I will work around this.....Thanks for the tip !!!!!
  2. jeepboy4wd

    Problem with ellipses in Microstation

    We compared 2:1 ellipses created in Microstation and in Autocad , and found that the Microstation ellipses are SHALLOWER. After calculations , we determined they are not true 2:1 ellipses. Has anyone encountered this and would have a suggestion as to how to draw a true ellipse in Microstation...
  3. jeepboy4wd

    What do "Item" and "Tag No." mean?

    I have seen "Item No." and "Tag No" used interchangably in the Petro-Chem Equipment field. A heat exchanger , for example , may be designated as Item (Tag) No. E-500.

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