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Annotation Scale Annotation Scale
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IntroductionIntroduction
This presentation will focus on the key concepts of the Annotation Scale feature delivered in MicroStation V8i.
Key concepts: What is Annotation Scale?
Benefits of using Annotation Scale
What does Annotation Scale work with?
Your existing standards.
Changes to your workflows.

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What is Annotation Scale?What is Annotation Scale?
Annotation Scale is a print scale applied to element types that scales them to match the desired output scale of the drawing.
A model property unique to each model in a drawing file.
The setting is dynamic.
May be used to "size up" or "size down"
You define what data it is associated with during the placement of elements using the Annotation Scale Lock property (other than custom line styles which are global)
What Annotation Scale is notWhat Annotation Scale is not
Not meant to remain static (i.e. Settings Manager).
Change one setting changes all "influenced" elements
No manipulating working units for different "scales"
Does not work with patterns or cloud tools.
Cannot be set independently on line styles (its all or nothing).
Vertical applications may not use it directly.
Remember, it resizes elements relative to a "print scale.

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What does Annotation Scale work with?What does Annotation Scale work with?
Annotation scale may be associated with the following types of elements: Text, text fields and notes
Dimensions
Cells
Detailing symbol styles
Custom line styles
Reference file elements
Sheet model boundaries
The Annotation Scale SettingThe Annotation Scale Setting
Annotation Scale is a model property. Set in model properties
Default scale is determined by the seed file or seed model a model is based upon
Available for any type of model: Design
Drawing
Sheet
Works with Undo
Model Properties is also where Line Style Scale is set

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Annotation ExampleAnnotation Example
What is scalable and what is not?
Really hard to tell just by looking at the elements.
The Drawing Scale ToolboxThe Drawing Scale Toolbox
The Drawing Scale window may be used to change the Annotation Scale setting on the fly. It is available by selecting Settings > Drawing Scale to open the window. Quickly change Annotation Scale
Dockable
Resizable
Provides access to Units and ACS
Customizable via right-click menu

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The Annotation Scale Lock ToggleThe Annotation Scale Lock Toggle
When on, the active annotation scale is applied to supported elements.
Found in tool settings for: Place Text, Place Note
Dimensioning tools
Place Active Cell
Detailing Symbol Styles
Also found in Reference dialog
Model Properties
Also found in the Lock Toggles
The Scale ListThe Scale List
The list of available Annotation Scales is delivered through the configured scales.def file.
The configuration variable that sets the search path for the Scales.def:
MS_CUSTOMSCALEDEF
Default location:C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Data\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\WorkSpace\System\data

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Scales.defScales.def
Placing Elements Placing Elements

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Consider your existing workflowConsider your existing workflow
It is important to consider your existing standards and workflows and how they will be affected by Annotation Scale.
Is your existing data formatted to a common base scale? This may, or may not be 1:1
Many organizations exaggerate sizes to place at a scale of 1 where the plot scale has already been incorporated. For example, mapping symbols.
If this is the case, consider reformatting.
The Physical setting for line styles will prevent a line style from rescaling.
This will keep it measurable!
Cells and Cell LibrariesCells and Cell Libraries
Cells and cell libraries, as applicable, are easy to migrate to the Annotation Scale workflow.
The procedure to follow: Identify the cells you want to work with annotation scale.
Re-size the cell graphics to match the base scale (1:1). If your normal print scale was 1:100, and you place the cell at 1:1, it would
need to be scaled down by a factor of 100 to work with annotation scale influence.
Tag the cell as an annotation cell.
It may be possible to use this procedure in bulk with the Batch Process utility.

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Text and Dimension StylesText and Dimension Styles
Format the sizes based upon what you want to see on the printed output (actual size).
Sizes are working units of the model
Standardize using a configured DGNLIB to deliver the styles to the users.

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Sheet BoundariesSheet Boundaries
References SheetReferences Sheet

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References References -- ModelModel
Multi Scale DetailsMulti Scale Details

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Propagate Propagate vsvs Not PropagateNot Propagate
Propagate vs. Not Propagate...that is the question!
MicroStation V8i SS2 introduced a variable which determines whether your changes to annotation scale propagate automatically.
MS_ANNOTATIONSCALEPROPAGATION = NEVER
The key-in ANNOTATIONSCALE CHANGE will force the model to update all annotation elements to reflect the current active annotation scale.
Helpful KeyHelpful Key--insins
ANNOTATIONSCALE ADD enables the annotation scale lock for previously placed annotation cells.
ANNOTATIONSCALE REMOVE disables the annotation scale lock for previously placed annotation cells
ANNOTATIONSCALE CHANGE - changes the existing annotation scale factor for previously placed annotation cells to the selected scale value.
ANNOTATIONSCALE SELECT ELEMENT - Used to create a selection set from elements that have annotation scale

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The Good, the Bad and the UglyThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good Annotatable items are designed to work at different scales.
The Bad Changing scales is not a magic solution. You may need to manually
adjust the placement of some elements as you change scales.
The Ugly Retrofitting existing drawings to work with Annotation scale can
sometimes be a bit challenging and might not be worth the effort to change them.
ConsiderationsConsiderations
Working Scale Work at 1 : 1. Stop exaggerating the scale based upon your
intended plot scale and start letting MicroStation handle the task for you.
Text and cells Text justification and cell origin points are more important than ever
when considering using Annotation Scale. Set them wisely!
Education Educate the MicroStation users at your organization on the planned
implementation of Annotation Scale.

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