Hello all,
I have a problem when i am trying to save a shape created in dgn workmode in PowerMap (with smart line command) in dxf.
The problem is that if i am using Microstation and i am saving the dgn as dxf the shape it is recognized as closed element but if i am using PowerMap it is not recognized. - This test i did it myself.
However, the 3rd party, which is a client of mine has licenses only for PowerMap and they cannot use MicroStation. More they have hundreds of thousands of dgn files which need to be converted in dxf, as at the end of their work flow uses a soft which only read dxf shapes.
Those anyone know why is the difference between Microstation and PowerMap and how can this be fixed?
Also which is going to be the future of the dxf format created by PowerMap as it varies from one version to another?
Thanks all.
Narcis
Keith Raymond
There are options to the Save As dialog box that can easily be set differently from one PC or software to another. I suspect that the setting for dealing with converting closed shapes is the issue. Look under Entity Mapping - Filled, 2D Unfilled and 3D Unfilled.
You may have to experiment with different settings to find the correct one.
Charles (Chuck) Rheault CADD Manager
MDOT State Highway Administration
Caddcop: I checked and rechecked the options in the Save As dialog box and I don't think I had different settings.