When I start MicroStation (CE Upd.13) the recent files will show in the Work Page. In the Work Page there's also a "Browse" button to find another file. When I hit the "Browse" button it will open in the recent used folder (that's controlled and stored by the user preference file).
I some cases I have placed a shortcut to start MicroStation in a specific folder and I would like the "Browse" button to look in that specific folder (using fx $(_WORKDIR)). So I'm seeking a possibility to control in which folder the Browse button will open ...fx a variabel similar to the one when browsing for references: MS_REF_DEFAULTATTACHDIRECTORY. ...it could be MS_DGN_BROWSE_DEFAULTDIRECTORY :-)
In other words: I want to be able to ignore the recent folder stored in the user preference file and use a variable to control the "Browse folder". I know the presences of MS_DEF and _USTN_WORKSETDGNS but as far as I can see they only "works" the first time a new WorkSet is chosen (afterwards the upf takes control).
The reason why I'm askinng is that I want to minimize the number of WorkSets or upf files.
Best regards
Anders
Hi Anders W,
I realize this is an older post, but wanted to put my thoughts in here as well.Try setting MS_FILEHISTORY = 0 in your configuration. This will prevent MicroStation from remembering the file history and will indirectly control the location of the Browse dialog as you desire.
I believe you could use this to "reset" the location of the Browse directory.HTH,Jayson
Hi Jayson
Thanks for your reply ...better late than never :-)I've tried setting MS_FILEHISTORY = 0 and now MS_DEF / _USTN_WORKSETDGNS "works" and control the path to the folder when I'm using the File Open dialog or the browse button in the WorkPage.But you can't satisfy everyone, cause when setting MS_FILEHISTORY = 0 it obviously means that the file history is empty and that isn't my intention :-( In "my dreams" I want to keep the file history AND control the "file open path" but I guess this will require a new configuration variable or something other.
So we should ask Marc for some info and status about this:
Marc Thomas said:If you would find this useful please file a service request mentioning Enhancement 1093851.