Autocad files wont open and reference for some users

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 are all using MicroStation (.292) you should be able to work with ACAD 2010 versions. That version of MicroStation is not made to work with 2014 ACAD file format. If you look under the File Open Options Box or the Save As Options box in MS this will let you know what DWG file format will work with your version. You may need to upgrade your MicroStation to work with those file formats.

       

  • 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) 

    MicroStation user since 1990 Melbourne Australia.
    click link to PM me 

  • 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
  • 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..?

    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) 

    MicroStation user since 1990 Melbourne Australia.
    click link to PM me 

  • You stated that you can open them, is this on your machine or their machine. if you log onto their machine can you then open the files ?