my entire office is using microstation 08.11.09.292 , i have a few users that cant seems to bring in 2010 to 2014 autocad files , they cant open them or reference them
we all share a server based workspace,
any idea why the few cant bring in DWG
thanks
Karl Detrick
Cadd Manager
Creighton Manning
If you for the time being you cant change mstn version try and get IT to instal the latest version of Autocad True View ( its totally free) .. it will allow you to open and convert acad files from latest 2015/16 to 2010 even does batch conversions and can save into new folders so originals stay intact...or not...it also can print to paper or if you have pdf virtual printer you can print it to pdf too...but again only reader no edits or markup but you can save as to older versions.. this is also very helpful to check acad files are not corrupted when msnt cant open them... also useful to check conversion of dgn to dwg by checking outside msnt you get an independent look at what the client is going to see.
I use this approach until we had stable updated versions of mstn with all old customization tools , settings, custom menus and custom plots debugged in new version before release across network of newer V8i ss3 not to mention organising and doing retraining ....
there is always a lot to fix up behind the scenes whenever you upgrade mstn .. I've never seen mstn used just straight out the box anywhere....
Lorys
Started msnt work 1990 - Retired Nov 2022 ( oh boy am I old )
But was long time user V8iss10 (8.11.09.919) dabbler CE update 16 (10.16.00.80)
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Unknown said:whats not making sense is i can open and references the same files no problem, i have two users that cant open any version of autocad 2010 or newer
Then you need to reinstall or repair those two installs of mstn if still not right then remove msnt and reinstall the exact same version and workspace configs everyone else has...
do you have other software like autocad or other Bentley products on your machine that they dont have, this may be contributing to you can and they cant..?