Greetings-
I'm trying to use Cell Selector with MicroStation V8i SS3 (08.11.09.397).
I cannot get it to open; all it will ever do is open this dialog asking for a Cell selector file:
I do not have a CSF file but I would like to create one. My understanding is if there is no CSF in the directory specified by MS_CELLSELECTORDIR, or if it is undefined, Cell Selector will load the library attached to the current DGN (if in fact one is attached). I do have a library attached to the DGN.
Other things I have tried:
All of these attempts merely gave the dialog above; Cell Selector did not open.
In the dialog asking for a CSF, I have tried both the "Open" and the "Cancel" buttons. Clicking either does the same thing: nothing.
I have also tried setting the filter to files of types *.* (All Files) and then browsing to a cell library. When I do that, nothing happens.
Every attempt to get Cell Selector Open does not work for me. Other users at this site have this same issue; we have a mix of SS2 and SS3 install and either version exhibits this behavior. I have got to be missing something... I'm open to any suggestions.
Thanks!
Its not clear if the variable MS_CELLSELECTOR is defined in your instance, if it is pointing to a *.csf file that does not exist it will produce this behavior.
May be run a debug to verify communities.bentley.com/.../msdebug-file.aspx
Answer Verified By: jcallicott
Carl, thank you!
It turns out that MS_CELLSELECTOR was defined, but it pointed to a folder, not a file.
I'm guessing since the variable was defined and niot pointed at an actual file, it was asking for one.
Thanks again!
I am having the problem. You shouldn't have to use the variable MS_CELLSELECTOR if you do not have a .csf file.
By choosing Utilities>Cel Selector then choosing any .cel library a window should pop up showing buttons for the contents of the chosen cell library. The window does not pop up.
This is a problem that I can't seem to fix and am not getting any help.
Hi cswnow
If MS_CELLSELECTOR is undefined
Then if you attach the cell library to your file using the Element > Cells (Cell Library dialog)
You can then go to the Utilities > Cell Selector and M-Sta should display all the cells in the attached Cell Library in a temporary (Undefined) csf
If MS_CELLSELECTOR is defined to a FileName.csf it will not display the cell library attached to the file.
I Hope This Helps Someone Reading This! (Intergraph>PseudoStation>MicroStation user since 1980's)
MS_CELLSELECTOR is not defined in my .cfg file.
I have opened the cell lib that I want, then I select Utilities>Cell Selector and a window pops up asking for a .csf file.
It should just display the cell library in the cell selector window with pictured buttons. That is not appearing.
Just flat out not working.