Hello
I am simply trying to create a duplicate (.tif) image in my drawing using the COPY REFERENCE icon in the REFERENCES dialog box. Unfortunately, the copy does not have the colors inverted (like the original does) and is showing in reverse b/w color. Is this caused by a setting or a default instruction?
tia
Hi Andy,
What MicroStation version are you using?
Maybe you could share a few screenshots so we can understand better the workflow\steps you follow.
Did you attach raster images using the reference dialog? The recommended workflow when working with raster images is using Raster dialog?
Keep in mind that Microstation CE does not have the same functionality as Descartes CE. Descartes CE extends the Microstation raster management tools.
Hi Maria - thanks for response.
Version CONNECT / 8i i believe.
screenshot of result
method of creation (references dialog as you suggest)
resulting references
We have repeatedly tried using raster attachments but the functionality restricts (a combination of) the clipping, masking, transparency, etc.
Raster Manager has a similar set of tools to the reference tools, however, they are optimized for use with raster files. They include tools to clip and mask raster references. You can find all of those tools in the raster manager dialog after you have attached your image properly as a raster.
The regular reference file tools are optimized to work with vector (CAD) data. While it is technically possible to attach a raster through the regular reference tools, they aren't programmed for that, and you will often get unexpected results - such as you are experiencing now. If you use the correct tools, you should get more reliable results
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
I still do not understand the workflow you are following. Once you have attached the rasters using the raster dialog, are you trying to copy the image on the same file again multiple times? As far as I know the raster manager dialog does not have option to copy raster as in the reference dialog. This option is avaliable in other product as Descartes or mapping products. See https://youtu.be/-cQBRlMkbb8
Could it be ok to attach the tiff image several times on the same drawing to duplicate it using the Raster Manager?
Regarding masking and clipping rasters you could review the following content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWKXhlpge0
https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/MicroStation%20Help-v19/en/GUID-8E851F3A-3FFC-B8B3-2D2C-4EB1E09769ED.html
https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/MicroStation%20Help-v19/en/GUID-82C1A95A-52CB-4A29-4EFA-B238DF86B7A5.html
There are couple ways to handle this. As you stated, you can create shapes over the areas to clip and use a background fill color to hide the areas you don't need.
What I like to do is have the raster file attached to its own .dgn file. Then you can use reference manager to attach that dgn file to another dgn. This allows you to use the standard reference manipulation tools for clipping. This method makes changes to the clipped areas easier to handle.
One other option is to attach the raster to your current file. Place it on an independent level. Now you can attach your current file to itself. In the active file, turn off the level for the raster image. Make sure the level is turned on in the self reference and now you can use the reference manager modification tools to clip the self reference.
All depends on what you are comfortable doing.
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Answer Verified By: Andy Foulds
Until i realized it won't work, please understand that the image was attached as a reference file. i was copying the reference file using the copy-reference file icon. As i suggested, i previously believed that attaching the image as a raster limited the ability to clip-mask small sections that should not show. I wasn't attaching the image as a raster.... but i will have to
Thanks very much, I have followed your advice and this is a better method and solves my problem. I'm indebted to you and all others that have assisted.
Glad to hear the issue is resolved. We've all been in the situation where we are trying to attempt an operation and can't get it to work. Then find out we are not using the proper methods. All part of the never ending learning process.