When attempting to open a CADWorx file in MicroStation, I'm encountering an issue where not all the entities in the model are visible. Specifically, when examining the model in MicroStation, I'm unable to see certain objects, such as valves, that should be present.
However, when I open the same CADWorx file in AutoCAD, all the objects are visible without any problems.
I've conducted a thorough investigation into this matter and have reached out to the CADWorx team to ensure there are no issues with the CADWorx Object Enablers (OEs). They've confirmed that the OEs are functioning correctly, as the file displays properly in other viewers. The issue seems to be exclusive to MicroStation.
I've attempted to verify this problem in various versions of MicroStation, including MicroStation SS3, SS4, and SS10, but the problem persists. It appears to be a specific compatibility issue between the CADWorx file and MicroStation.Here dwg file is of version 2013 which is originally of version 2018 and it was downgraded to 2013 since mstn doesnt support it.
Is there any limitation from Microstation ?
Aside from what has been suggested by Mary and Barry, Hexegon has CADWorx object enabler available for download:
https://hexagon.com/products/cadworx-plant-professional
However, this new version of the OE is not supported by your old MicroStation releases. Even if you can find an old version of CADWorx OE that matches the version of RealDWG used by your version of MicroStation, you may still have to manually add CADWorx OE's registries on your computer. The new OE release seems to have fixed that - it no longer requires an end user to manually add its registries for non-AutoCAD products. If you can take Mary's suggestion to upgrade MicroStation, then you can download and install CADWorx OE. The OE shall be able to enable its objects in MicroStation through RealDWG.
Assuming this is path you will take, after you have installed CADWorx OE but before you open the file in MicroStation, you may consider making some settings change in DWG Open Options:
The recommended change is based on your screen capture which shows 3D objects. These settings do not change MicroStation view after a file open. They only affect RealDWG, which tells the OE how you like the objects to be created in MicroStation, independent to the active view of your DWG file. In essence, these settings act as if you are making the same view changes in AutoCAD.
I have installed CadWorx OE and made the recommended setting changes in order to view the file in the old MicroStation software. However, I am still encountering issues with the valves not being visible in the model.
The old releases of MicroStation do not support newer releases of CADWorx OE. If you must use old MicroStation, try Barry's suggestion, or just explode the objects in CADWorx.