Hi all
When we import a shape file into Bentley Map SS1 holes are getting "filled".
A simple test:
See the attached dgn file.
1) On level "Original - with hole" I have made a simple shape with a hole.
2) I then export it to a shape file. And checked that it is exportet correctly (it is)...
3) Then I import the shapefile again - the result can be seen on level "Importet - no hole" - and now the hole is gone...
Is this a bug or a feature? Or am I missing something?
Kind regards
Morten
Morten,
I was able to successfully export and import the graphics using Bentley Map v08.11.07.124.
Your imported graphic is acknowledged as a Grouped Hole by MicroStation - with a Solid/Hole element - but not filled. The import in my test created a Filled cell/grouped hole.
Try setting the Level, Color, Fill Mode & Fill Color on the Import dialog.
MicroStation has a problem trying to set the fill on the Element Information dialog in my test.
Is this a Microstation drawn or XFM feature ? What version of Bentley Map ? If I draw shape/circle elements, promote them to a polygon collection type feature, export to shape and re-import and map to the same feature, all is fine ( fills, holes, etc.)
See attached.
Jerry
Hi
Yes, that is correct. I can now see that I was wrong. I was confused because the hole was filled with the same color as the rest of the shape...
But that do not solve my "real" problem...
Because when I export the same file to GML using the FME all the "areas" are converted as "exterior" and therefore the holes are gone...
I'm using Bentley Map 08.11.07.113 and FME 2010 SP3 Build 6231.
OK, so we have a different issue here ? Sorry, I am not familiar with the workflow you are using above. Have you cantacted Safe Software reguarding this ?
Hi. We have worked on a similar problem when posting polygons with holes to Oracle. I think that fix would also help in your case. I suggest you try out SS2 when it comes out.
Martin