Model Properties dialog box

Used to edit the properties of a model in the open DGN file. Opens when the Edit Model Properties icon is clicked in the Models dialog box.

Model Properties dialog box for Design (left) and Sheet (right)

Type

Sets the model's type (Design or Sheet) and dimensionality (2D or 3D).

Name

Sets the model's name.

Description

Sets the model's description.

Ref Logical

Sets the Reference Logical name for the model. The logical name identifies the model when the DGN file is attached to another file as a reference (see the Reference Attachment Settings dialog box).

Annotation Scale

The Annotation Scale icon displays the status of the Annotation Scale lock: on or off. When placing text, the lock must be on to ensure that text is placed at the defined scale.

The option menu sets the scale for text and dimensioning in the model, to allow for scaling back to normal size when printing. You can select from a list of common scales, or select CUSTOM and input your own scale in the fields immediately to the right. You can also define custom scales the Scales.def file stored in the "..\Workspace\System\data" directory.

For more information on using annotation scale, see Creating sheet models for drawing production.

Key-in: ANNOTATIONSCALE <ADD | REMOVE>

Key-in: ANNOTATIONSCALE CHANGE <annotation_scale_value>

Display Sheet Layout

(Sheet Model only) If on, a sheet element will display in the new sheet model.

Size

(Sheet Models only) Sets the sheet size. Standard sheet sizes are available from the drop-down menu, or you can select Custom and input your own size values in the H and W fields. The H and W fields are disabled when a standard sheet size is chosen.

You can also define custom sizes in the Sheetsizes.def file stored in the "..\Workspace\System\data" directory.

Origin

(Sheet Models only) Sets the origin of the sheet.

Rotation

(Sheet Models only) Sets the rotation angle of the sheet, measured in degrees counter-clockwise from the x-axis (horizontal).

Can be placed as a cell

If on, it is possible to place the model as a cell.

Cell Type

Sets the cell type (Graphic or Point). This option menu is enabled only if Can be placed as a cell is on.

OK

Accepts the changes and closes the dialog box.

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without making any changes.