HI All looking for some help
i need to change an autocad 3d dwg file to microstation V7 2D
any ideas how to do this as i hhave tried numerous times to send to client but it is being returned any help would be majorly appreciated
knd regards
What version (e.g. v10.x.y.z) are you using?
What version is the DWG file?
Anthony Doherty said:i need to change an autocad 3d dwg file
Depending on the version of DWG and the version of MicroStation, you may be able to open that DWG file directly with MicroStation.
Anthony Doherty said:I need to change a 3d model to a 2D drawing
With a 3D model open in MicroStation, you can Save As or Export to 2D.
Another way, depending on your version of MicroStation, is to create a new 2D drawing, then attach the 3D model as a reference.
Anthony Doherty said:I need to save a drawing to MicroStation V7 format
With a 2D drawing open in MicroStation, you can Save As to create a V7 format file.
Regards, Jon Summers LA Solutions
Thanks Jon for your help problem is we only have autocad in office and the client IS using microstation , its like they do not want to alter the file or change it but we do not have the programme to send them the format they need very frustrating , i will go through your tips and see can i sort it . thanks again
Is your client really using MicroStation v7? A quick internet search gives the following ( The relevant line - In the Export Data dialog box, in the Files of type box, select V8 DGN (*.dgn) or V7 DGN (*.dgn).)
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2020/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-4159EDDE-E5A6-4C67-A3C3-262FA3AE0275-htm.html
Anthony Doherty said:we only have autocad in office
Can't your client do that conversion using his MicroStation?
I don't know where you are located (your bio is empty) but is there a local MicroStation contractor where you can buy some time? The conversion is straightforward, and someone conversant with MicroStation would be able to accomplish it, hopefully in a few minutes.
Why don't you just save your DWG in a lower format like R12 or R13? I don't know which release V7 can open but R12 or 13 should be safe.
There's also Autodesks free DWG True View in which your client could also save the DWG in a lower format. Edit: True View lets you convert your DWG only to R14.