PROBLEM EXPORT SHAPE FILE

Can you  also post the drawing that has the data you are trying to export ??

Here is my dgn.

Thanks.

Alder

Something strange with this data. I can open the drawing, create a export node, but no features show up in the list, though I can review the feature using the data browser, feature analyer, etc. Can you file a ST with TSG and post this file with the ST. This way we can dig deeper into the problem.

Tx.

Jerry

Alder,

While your sample design file contained 2 visible polygon feature instances, it seems there were some ~500 instances of the Mare and Terra feature class that contained no geometries. Were these intended to be data only features? Using the Data Browser application and performing a "Load All" indicates both Mare and Terra feature classes are being seen as data only features (based upon the icon)...

...which explains why Jerry was unable to see any features under the "Export" node in the Interoperability application. After removing the possibly orphaned feature instances, the Data Browser reveals 2 instances of the Terra feature class...

...which are correctly seen as polygon geometry types. These feature instances can then be successfully exported using the Interoperability application as seen in the following:

A revised copy of your design file and resulting SHP are attached for your reference. We need to determine 1) if the data only features were intentional and if not 2) what process caused this situation.

Jeff, How can I remove the orphan features?

The orphan features are not intentional... I'll check what caused this situation

Thanks.

Alder

Alder,

To remove the orphans, you can use the following workflow:

1. Create a new empty design file using the same seed file that was used to create the EXPORT_SHP_1.dgn design file.
2. Open the newly created design file and reference attach EXPORT_SHP_1.dgn with coincident world setting.
3. Perform a fit view of all files so that all graphical feature instances are visible.
4. Place a fence around all graphical feature instances.
5. Set fence lock to inside mode.
6. Start a fence copy command and select any point on screen for first point.
7. For second (accept) point, enter DX=0 to perform the copy.
8. Enter REFERENCE DETACH ALL to remove the reference attachment.
9. Perform "File Save", "Save Settings" and then exit your MicroStation and Bentley Map session.

Once the above steps have been completed, restart Bentley Map and open your newly created design file and using the "Load All" command in the "Data Browser" application, check to see if the polygon icon is shown for your Terra feature class. If confirmed, you should be able to perform an "Export" using the "Interoperability" application.

Alder,

To remove the orphans, you can use the following workflow:

1. Create a new empty design file using the same seed file that was used to create the EXPORT_SHP_1.dgn design file.
2. Open the newly created design file and reference attach EXPORT_SHP_1.dgn with coincident world setting.
3. Perform a fit view of all files so that all graphical feature instances are visible.
4. Place a fence around all graphical feature instances.
5. Set fence lock to inside mode.
6. Start a fence copy command and select any point on screen for first point.
7. For second (accept) point, enter DX=0 to perform the copy.
8. Enter REFERENCE DETACH ALL to remove the reference attachment.
9. Perform "File Save", "Save Settings" and then exit your MicroStation and Bentley Map session.

Once the above steps have been completed, restart Bentley Map and open your newly created design file and using the "Load All" command in the "Data Browser" application, check to see if the polygon icon is shown for your Terra feature class. If confirmed, you should be able to perform an "Export" using the "Interoperability" application.

Thanks, it works!

I solved the problem.

Regards.

Alder