Change Existing Layer Color, Linetype, and Weight

I am a new MicroStation CONNECT user.

i have hundreds of drawings to clean up.  I need a way to quickly change existing layers to the correct color, weight, and line type without doing it manually for every drawing.  I would very much appreciate specific steps and not being directed to various help menus.

Thanks,

Koog

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  • I am a new MicroStation CONNECT user.

    I have hundreds of drawings to clean up.  I need a way to quickly change existing layers levels without doing it manually for every drawing.

    MicroStation has a batch processor, which is designed to help with your kind of problem.

    However, as someone who is new to MicroStation that's going to be a tough call. 

    First, we need to understand what you have, and what you want to change.  A DGN example would illustrate your problem nicely: you can attach a DGN file here using the Insert|insert image/video/file menu.  Annotate the file so we can identify what you have now and what you want it to be.

    Since your requirements focus on levels (layers is an AutoCAD term), then adopt  's suggestion to use Level Libraries (DGNLibs).  DGNLibs are central to defining common symbology to be used in many DGN files or projects.

    you can make /  record a vba macro

    While 's suggestion to use VBA is instructive, it may be a step too far for someone unfamiliar with MicroStation.

    Good luck finding someone with the time to write out a step-by-step process for you. We voluntarily respond to the forum posts

    I agree with : this Forum provides peer-to-peer help, not a CAD consulting service.  We'll help you, but you're the responsible guy who has to do the work.

     
    Regards, Jon Summers
    LA Solutions

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  • I am a new MicroStation CONNECT user.

    I have hundreds of drawings to clean up.  I need a way to quickly change existing layers levels without doing it manually for every drawing.

    MicroStation has a batch processor, which is designed to help with your kind of problem.

    However, as someone who is new to MicroStation that's going to be a tough call. 

    First, we need to understand what you have, and what you want to change.  A DGN example would illustrate your problem nicely: you can attach a DGN file here using the Insert|insert image/video/file menu.  Annotate the file so we can identify what you have now and what you want it to be.

    Since your requirements focus on levels (layers is an AutoCAD term), then adopt  's suggestion to use Level Libraries (DGNLibs).  DGNLibs are central to defining common symbology to be used in many DGN files or projects.

    you can make /  record a vba macro

    While 's suggestion to use VBA is instructive, it may be a step too far for someone unfamiliar with MicroStation.

    Good luck finding someone with the time to write out a step-by-step process for you. We voluntarily respond to the forum posts

    I agree with : this Forum provides peer-to-peer help, not a CAD consulting service.  We'll help you, but you're the responsible guy who has to do the work.

     
    Regards, Jon Summers
    LA Solutions

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