[V8i] How to Open an active DGN file as read-only but not the Session?

It would be nice if I could make MicroStation bypass the following user prompted dialog, but only for a dgn file that is set as read-only in the Windows OS and not for the entire Session.



I am thinking of something that logically would perform this (the below command string doesn't actually work):

Echo Y | "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\PowerMap V8i\PowerMap\powermap.exe" -ws_PM_REGION=N C:\AMOSS\GIS_DATA_N\DGN\work.dgn

That is, the capability to set an option like "/Y" so that the above shortcut command opens the file with a "Yes" and the end-user doesn't need to click Yes for every file...

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  • I dont know power products..

    But I know 2 ways in Microstation V8i

    1, Dont use Windows explorer to open  DGN files use mstn icon  then when  the Microstation Manage  pops up you can set  it to Read only 

    2. Copy the mstn Icon and edit the short cut  \ustation.exe /R"

    - A) then you can drag and drop from windows explorer onto the modified icon 

    or

     B)  just click the modified icon and browse to your file .

    With option 2  you cannot untick the read only  mode..

    There also is a mode for  dont load reference attachments  search ask inga..

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    Answer Verified By: cweber 

  • 'MS_READONLY = 1' sets the whole session as Read-Only. Adding -R or /R to a shortcut only applies to the dgn file. When closing that dgn, it is then possible to un-tick the Read-Only option on the open dialog when accessing other files.
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