Input

Consists of controls that are used to set preferences for keyed input and pointer drag operations.

Start in Parse All Mode

If on (the default), the parsing function is turned on (SET PARSEALL ON) as MicroStation starts. For information about the parsing of key-ins, see Utilities.

Disable Drag Operations

If on, MicroStation disregards Data button-up actions when the pointer is in views. A data point is entered at the pointer position when the Data button is pressed, but a second data point is not entered when the Data button is released.

Allow ESC key to stop current command

If on, pressing <ESC>deactivates the selected tool and activates the Default Tool chosen in the Look and Feel category.

Locate Tolerance

Sets the size of the searched area around the pointer when searching for an element. The default is 10 pixels.

Key-in: SET LOCATE [tolerance]

Locate by Face

Allows a closed, surface, or solid element to be located by a datapoint in the element interior, not just a the edges. Can be set to Never, Always, or Rendered View Only.

Pointer Size

Sets the size of the pointer cross hairs. Can be set to Normal or Full View.

Key-in: SET CURSOR [SMALL | FULL]

Pointer Type

Controls the alignment of the pointer's cross hairs:

• Orthogonal
— Traditional “+” pointer (the default).

• Isometric
— Cross hairs are aligned with the isometric drawing plane (top, left, right, or all). This is especially useful with the Place Isometric Block and the Place Isometric Circle tools. The Isometric Plane is set in the Locks dialog box.

Key-in: SET CURSOR [ISOMETRIC | ORTHOGONAL]

Click Sensitivity

Adjusts how aggressively clicks are interpreted as drag operations versus data points.

• Normal

• Fast

• Pen
— This is the optimal choice for usage with pen input devices since MicroStation most aggressivley interprets input as drag moves.