replace cells in an entire folder using MicroStation CONNECT

I haven't used a .bat file in a decade. I haven't written or played with a macro in probably that same amount of time. I'm not a programmer. I'm a drafter. 

Is our IT guy wrong? CONNECT doesn't have a tool that will replace a cell in a whole folder full of drawings without having to open each one individually? I see CONNECT still does have Print Organizer so I can print all of those drawings quickly. Is there something like that but it searches and replaces cells? Changes dates? Stuff like that?  

Hi Kelly,

You can use the Batch Process Utility in MicroStation to perform the task you you have outlined. Your IT guy is not wrong. 

Axiom provides some great utilities for MicroStation users, but that doesn't mean that you can't also do some of them in MicroStation itself.

Take a look at these quotes from Axioms website and MicroStation Connect Help

Quote from Axiom's website:
Global File Changer is a powerful batch file processor that can execute MicroStation key-in commands on any number of DGN files.

Quote from MicroStationConnect Help:
Batch Process Utility
The Batch Process utility lets you create and run a script that can be performed on individual files or entire directories of files. The script is a text file that contains a series of MicroStation key-ins that can run commands, MicroStation , VBA Macros, or MDL applications.

These two quotes sound very similar. Both describe Batch operations that run MicroStation Key-ins on multiple files.

In both instances you still need to instruct the batch operation on what is to be done and which files are to be modified. 

Take a look at this link to the entry in MicroStation Connect Help on the Batch Process Utility  and I think you'll find that the Batch Process Utility will handle your needs.

Regards,
Ron

As long as we're discussing replace cells, I'd like to point out Connect r12 replace cell command has a bug. It does not retain the level, always replaces cell with level Default.

K- My comment "If you just don't want to learn anything new, you may be in the wrong business." was not meant as a put down or criticism. I was simply trying to change your mindset, seemed the best help I could offer. Always wear the thick skin to the social media.

Thanks, Bob. At 60 years of age, I should have thick skin by now . . . but I just don't. 

I do know what you mean about social media. It seems that people lose all sense of kindness on that platform. I have hope though. You know, I mentioned earlier that I work at a huge corporation. Lots of young men and women and I love how they hold open doors, have manners, and for the most part, they are kind. So all is not lost. 

Thanks, Bob. At 60 years of age, I should have thick skin by now . . . but I just don't. 

I do know what you mean about social media. It seems that people lose all sense of kindness on that platform. I have hope though. You know, I mentioned earlier that I work at a huge corporation. Lots of young men and women and I love how they hold open doors, have manners, and for the most part, they are kind. So all is not lost. 

63 and no retirement in sight. I work on my own now, sometimes miss the old days working for consulting engineers with multiple branch offices. What I miss is the resources available as a group. I'll bet in your multitudes of fellow technicians there are a few who would love tackling the Batch Process business. Make 'em share, it doesn't have to all be on you.