VIew Attributes question

there is a short cut extension to not load refs when loading a dgn  ....ustation.exe/ W ???? something something...

been posted here before look at askinga...

But you want to toggle see refs no see refs ... I'm sure there must be a keyin or some vba you could add to an F key to facilitate this.... it would need to be done in the display manger not the ref manager as you dont want it permanent  to be change ... hmmmm I'll have to investigate further....

Hi,

Do you mean saved view instead of view attributes?

http://communities.bentley.com/communities/other_communities/askinga/w/askinga/attach-references-on-a-level-and-add-value-to-saved-views.aspx

Regards

Maria

You can use this keyin to turn off/on all reference files "reference display off all", "reference display on all" or "reference display toggle all". You can also use the same keyin and specify the name of single reference file.

I created a custom tool button for "reference display off all" or you could add it to a F key.

While I usually use the Key-In mwlong mentioned but I like the idea of such a toggle in the View Attributes.  

A Ctrl-B and click is certainly much faster that a key-in or mucking around with the reference dialog.

Adding the keyin to a tool button or a Fkey would be just as fast. I do not like to use the View Attributes dialog if I do not have to.

@mwlong.  Very true, however I do not like custom configurations or using function keys :-)

@mwlong.  Very true, however I do not like custom configurations or using function keys :-)

DavidG, That's what I like about Microstation, Each user has the ability to set up and use what they like and are comfortable with. Makes workflow for each user better. I do things a lot differently than everyone esle I work with. What works for me, does not always work (or make sense) for them.

one other option would be to attach the references to a level and turn that level on or off

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one other option would be to attach the references to a level and turn that level on or off

Good point, I forgot about that option. I usually do that with raster attatchments.

As suggested -  Turn off all is better than open Ref dialog and turn off by selecting.

Thanks mwlong.

Tim and Maria - thanks for the tip with levels ! i never used this

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@mwlong.  Very true, however I do not like custom configurations or using function keys :-)

You must be jokingI

The Function key  menus customisation is the most productive most greatest advantage that mstn has over most other products.. last time I looked at  acad they still couldnt do it but that was 3-4 years ago... 

When I see a user who doesnt customise  or at least use factory F keys I see a drafter wuth one hand tied behind their back...

I love F keys  menus I have lots of them.....

I have a funkey.mnu every day work  plus other ones ones for special projects  or other disciplines like electrical which I dont do often .. this makes me very productive and fast drafter...