Microstation Vi8ss4
I have additional folders created in my project other than just the typical setup.
I would like to create a folder that is for my pdf plot files that is on a different drive under the folder e:\Plots\
So every time I create a new project I would like Microstation to add a folder in E:\plot\new Job name
This sub directory under the E:\plots\ would be a copy of the project name
How do I set this up?
This is what is my msdirs.fg file
_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS = cell_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > data_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > dgn
_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > equip_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > in_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > out_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > seed_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > symb_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > dgnlib_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > pdf_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/25mdf_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/75ply_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/75wply_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/75bply_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/75vply_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/5wply_USTN_PROJECTSUBDIRS > cnc/75hdwd
The folders created through the msdirs.cfg file are always created to the same location from the msdirs file it states as follows:
# Each directory is appended to the directory defined by $(_USTN_PROJECT)/<project name># and then created. Sub directories are allowed, i.e.
You can certainly move the directory in which the folders are created but it would redirect them all not just a single folder. This would involve editing other system cfg files which I would not recommend.
The best suggestion would be to edit the project template file so any new project the ms_pltfiles variable is set. In your case it would be something like:
ms_pltfiles = e:/plots/$(_ustn_projectname)
you would then just have to create a folder in the proper location that matches the project name.
Kirk
I Wish Cadland was Reality
Unknown said: The folders created through the msdirs.cfg file are always created to the same location from the msdirs file it states as follows: # Each directory is appended to the directory defined by $(_USTN_PROJECT)/<project name># and then created. Sub directories are allowed, i.e. You can certainly move the directory in which the folders are created but it would redirect them all not just a single folder. This would involve editing other system cfg files which I would not recommend. The best suggestion would be to edit the project template file so any new project the ms_pltfiles variable is set. In your case it would be something like: ms_pltfiles = e:/plots/$(_ustn_projectname) you would then just have to create a folder in the proper location that matches the project name.
This could be done as a two step process not sure which come first
Step 1 Create your project through mstn new project as set above ms_pltfiles = e:/plots/$(_ustn_projectname)
( I assume you have a separate system to allocate project numbers)
Step 2 Either create a batch file ( DOS programing search google ) that creates the new pathed e:\plots\projectname by either uses a prompt to enter the project name or edit your project number allocation system program to create the said folder...
I have used dos batch files for years to create folders with subfolders renaming which copy a default template and rename everything very simple stuff ask your you IT dept or google... lots of examples you can copy and edit....
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