Batch Convert

If they were the same reference files then you could write  a batch process or script file or macro to turn off those named refs you don't  want merged, then run the  batch convert..

Then I would create a batch process / macro/script to reverse the changes so the  refs are back on the originals..

 however if you only did it to back ups then no need to reverse anything  just delete the neve versions hen done...

Look in help on references  there are specific keyins to turn on of off refs etc... or record a macro to get the syntax and apply it to all your refs that you need too...

I was thinking that somebody will give the answer of running a script to do it, but have no clue on how to do it!

It is a good workaround of creating a script to turn off the reference I need to be retained and another script to turn it back on.

Great tip Lorys!!! Thanks.

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I was thinking that somebody will give the answer of running a script to do it, but have no clue on how to do it!

It is a good workaround of creating a script to turn off the reference I need to be retained and another script to turn it back on.

Great tip Lorys!!! Thanks.

 

The batch processor utility will let you create a simple script based on simple keyins.. if you cant work out the simple keyins  from the  help file then do a record basic macro

while you do whats needed by hand  then review the macro contents to reveal the  keyins you can or may need...

If the actions are complex or rely on dialog box tools basic wont pick up the options and you'll need to record a vba macro instead but if the ref files are exactly the same name  etc that  need turning off then vba is perfect  as you wont  need to do any editing of the macro or reprogramming  of it  so its the same  process and macro for every file to be done then you can then  assign to run vba to  the batch processor  on the selected files or through a customised F key pressed each time you want to process a  file manually...

and another macro to turn them back on later...

don't be  put off recording macros .. just  write out all the steps that the macro would follow, practice doing the  steps  on a back up copy file.. then when your  ready do a real macro record either VBA or Basic... don't fear using the  pause button between steps to make sure your  using the right tools...

If you can master the simple record  system you'll become a microstation champion at work... just don't tell management  how easy it actually  is ..haha!

 

Unknown said:

I was thinking that somebody will give the answer of running a script to do it, but have no clue on how to do it!

It is a good workaround of creating a script to turn off the reference I need to be retained and another script to turn it back on.

Great tip Lorys!!! Thanks.

 

The batch processor utility will let you create a simple script based on simple keyins.. if you cant work out the simple keyins  from the  help file then do a record basic macro

while you do whats needed by hand  then review the macro contents to reveal the  keyins you can or may need...

If the actions are complex or rely on dialog box tools basic wont pick up the options and you'll need to record a vba macro instead but if the ref files are exactly the same name  etc that  need turning off then vba is perfect  as you wont  need to do any editing of the macro or reprogramming  of it  so its the same  process and macro for every file to be done then you can then  assign to run vba to  the batch processor  on the selected files or through a customised F key pressed each time you want to process a  file manually...

and another macro to turn them back on later...

don't be  put off recording macros .. just  write out all the steps that the macro would follow, practice doing the  steps  on a back up copy file.. then when your  ready do a real macro record either VBA or Basic... don't fear using the  pause button between steps to make sure your  using the right tools...

If you can master the simple record  system you'll become a microstation champion at work... just don't tell management  how easy it actually  is ..haha!