• Microstation J (v7) DGN conversion to DWG

    I have been trying to convert old DGN files to DWG files to develop consistency through the P&IDs, but I have run into a myriad of issues while doing so. 1) I have a very old version of Microstation, which is older than I am and is not used often…
  • Microstation J (v7) DGN conversion to DWG

    I have been trying to convert old DGN files to DWG files to develop consistency through the P&IDs, but I have run into a myriad of issues while doing so. 1) I have a very old version of Microstation, which is older than I am and is not used often…
  • I want to retain AutoCAD colors in dgn with Micro station color table

    when we convert the AutoCAD file to a micro station file and open it inside the micro station after it is converted to dgn its shows that it is using AutoCAD color table and when we attach the micro station color table it changes the colors when it is…
  • Civil 3d 2020, dwg reference into MicroStation v8i ss10 coordinates don't match

    i am not stranger to the Units.def, and how dwg reference into MicroStation, however since Autodesk has introduced Units with survey feet we have been having a problem referencing in dwgs into MicroStation with a coordinates shift, aware of how international…
  • RE CHange autocad 3d dwg to microstation v7 2d

    HI All looking for some help i need to change an autocad 3d dwg file to microstation V7 2D any ideas how to do this as i hhave tried numerous times to send to client but it is being returned any help would be majorly appreciated knd regar…
  • Need to Export all Element information into AutoCAD

    Hi Ladies and Gents, I need to export .dgn files to Advance Steel/ AutoCAD but when I do, all the element information isn't available to view with properties in advance steel. Is there a way to export all models and information attached to AutoCAD? Please…
  • Converting a dwg to a dgn file

    I have been trying to convert a dwg file to a dgn file. I did it directly from Civil3D and the line work looks good, but the surface and the elevations are not showing. I tried to create a surface in Microstation from a LandXML file exported from Civil3D…
  • Dimension tilting

    I exported an isometric dwg file from autocad as dgn & referenced that file in another one. When I merge or copy the elements along with dimensions to my current file, the dimensions get tilted to certain angle. Can anyone help me on this regard?
  • Microstation (v8i) for AutoCAD users

    Hi, There once was a course on the Betley LEARN serve which introduced AutoCAD users to Microstation v8i. Is this still available? I'd like to point some of our users to it if possible. Thanks
  • Is it possible to connect files for editing?

    Hello, Situation: I am currently using Microstation to produce electrical drawings. I am making layouts of connections between terminal blocks and components and manually drawing in wires to be connected between the two. The layouts typically consist…
  • X-References Lost in Conversion from AutoCAD to Microstation

    We received a Microstation drawing from a client, and we converted the file to AutoCAD format. The Microstation drawing has several x-references. After completing our drafting work in AutoCAD, we converted the file back to Microstation format. In the…
  • Text in Cells Disappear when Converting to AutoCAD

    In converting a Microstation file to AutoCAD, I'm having issues with the text in cells ("blocks"). In the conversion, the text "blocks" from Microstation are not being maintained. In other words, the text from within "blocks" disappear once the drawing…
  • Microstation to AutoCAD File Conversion - Color Issue

    I'm trying to convert a Microstation file sent by a client to AutoCAD format to make edits without losing any set formatting (e.g. layers and colors). The issue is, in Microstation different colors appear but once I convert the file to AutoCAD format…
  • Drawings conversion from AutoCAD Electrical to Microstation

    Hello All, we have a big project wherein the customer expects us to deliver the drawings in .dgn format whereas we mostly work in AutoCAD Electrical environment. So, my first question is, if there's a way to convert AutoCAD Electrical drawings to Microstation…
  • Unable to delete Shared Cells from AutoCAD dimensions (merged into Microstation)

    Hi, I was thinking if there is anything that can be done to get rid of the Shared Cells with asterisk that appear after dimensions are imported from an AutoCAD file into Microstation. I will explain the steps I am taking and what I have tried so far…
  • Automatically select elements with mouseclick?

    Hi all, AutoCAD user, Microstation V8i (SELECTseries 3) newbie here. In AutoCAD, I can click anything in the model space, which selects it. From that point I can key-in commands, or do whatever else. I understand in MS I'm "selecting the element"…
  • Can object data be converted easily between Microstation and AutoCAD?

    I work for a water utility. We have several standard blocks for things such as Valves and Meters that we require contractors to use. They must attach around 12 different attributes of object data to each block before submitting their final plans to us…
  • [V8 2004] Viewport Display vs View Display

    I have one user who is on a machine which also has AutoCAD installed. When looking at his Level Display, he has "Viewport Display" whereas all other users have "View Display". Since "Viewports" are a function of AutoCAD, I can only assume the USTA has…
  • RE: Questions about 'ByCell'

    HI All, Now I got another case similiar to what I posted in the first message of this thread. The problem is, now 1. There is a cell (ex: At_cylinder), it has got three cones as its sub elements. 2. Again, the first cone has color attribute has…
  • RE: Questions about 'ByCell'

    Hi Don Fu, Thanks for replying. But still my doubt is not completely cleared. I have a case, I am working on Microstation (08.09.04.51), in that there is a particular cell, which has three cones has its sub elements. The cell, when clicked, has color…
  • Questions about 'ByCell'

    Hi all, I have some doubts regarding the color of a cell in Microstation. My questions are, 1. Can a cell in microstation have color of its own? 2. Whats the exact use of 'ByCell' color ? How it works ? 3. Is the default color of 'ByCell' is white…
  • justification

    When i import an dwg file in MS and i want to change the height, the justifcation is changed. The center - center on a point is changed. Now the center center of the text is not anny more on the point in my drawing. Can somebody help me with this problem…
  • Line Style Scale issue (similar to AutoCAD's LTSCALE)

    Microstation V8i (Select Series 2) Windows 7 x64 Hello all, please excuse the rookie question(s), I am a solid AutoCAD user, and a beginner to intermediate MS user. Working on existing drawings created by someone else, where there are lines on levels…
  • Saving the Level State

    Is there a way to save the state of your levels in Microstation? I don't mean using a filter. Filter just organizes the levels. I want to save specific level states (for Demo, for specific printing, etc.) so that you can revert back to a state where specific…
  • Splitting up complex object into elements for manipulation

    Hi there, I am trying to simplify an existing complex 3D building model most likely created in AutoCAD. When I select and highlight for example just a single wall it selects multiple walls and other building elements. This very complex object…