Hello,
I am using PowerDraft connect edition, I am trying to create a batch process, however I cannot find the batch processing utility. I have looked in the backstage "Tools" however it isn't there.
Is there something I need to do to be able to see the batch process, or is there an some other reason the batch process isn't available?
Thanks,
Dylan
Hi Dylan,
The batch process can be launched by typing Batch process on the search ribbon
this will open the Batch process dialogue
you can also use this key in: MDL SILENTLOAD BATCHPROCESS
MDL
SILENTLOAD
BATCHPROCESS
in the backstage you can find it under File menu\Tools
note: according to your screen shot you are not running MicroStation Connect but PowerDraft CONNECT
I do not see this option in PowerDraft
Maria Garcia
Thank you for your response Maria. I tried typing batch into the ribbon and it did not find anything.
I also tried the key-in and received the error "MDL Loader: Could not load application BATCHPROCESS"
Is it possible for MicroStation to be installed without the batch process facilities?
You're working with Powerdraft that doesn't come with Batch Processing. See here more for insight.
The reason for to tell on the forum the product and version as Forum best practices is precisely this, to help everyone that's trying to answer to have the right inputs.
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Thanks and regards
José
Answer Verified By: Dylan Kennedy
how much cheaper is powerdraft compared to Connect?
Do you still have access to V8i before you went to powerdraft connect?
Lorys
Started msnt work 1990 - Retired Nov 2022 ( oh boy am I old )
But was long time user V8iss10 (8.11.09.919) dabbler CE update 16 (10.16.00.80)
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Marc Thomas mentioned Bentley Systems cloud services. That service is suggested as a substitute for batch processing. I have no experience in using that service so do not endorse its use.
Regards, Jon Summers LA Solutions
PowerDraft has never had the options to Batch convert or Batch process. I have raised this many times with Bentley and it seems it will never happen. I believe i raised it as an IDEA.PowerDraft is effectively half the price of full MicroStation.
In therms of the Bentley Systems cloud services. I am not sure if this is a free service or £££