I need to put a plot in a different folder structure than my dgn file.

I have been using the variable [MS_PLTFILES = $(_DGNDIR)03-DRAFTING COMPLETED] to place my print output file in a folder in my Drawings directory.

My supervisor wants to changed this location to be in a different sub-folder in the same project tree.

Is there a variable that would take my root project folder name [Project Set-up Template]  and create a path to the new folder location?

I would entertain some vba coding if that could resolve the issue.

I am including a picture of the Project Folder tree to illustrate what I am trying to accomplish.

The project folder name [Project Set-up Template] changes from project to project.

The old path is:

C:\Client Folder\[Project Set-up Template]\Drawings\03-Drafting Completed\print.pdf

The new path needs to be 

c:\Client Folder\[Project Set-up Template]\Tempref\03-Drafting Completed\print.pdf

Thanks.

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  • How are you plotting your files? Are you using a pltcfg file?

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  • personally I set my prints to always go to C:\temp\pdf.. so I can always can find them; then in windows explorer I move them to where they need to go.. especially if its got to be  on the network drives.. as printing to  local C: drive is super fast compared to printing to network drives ...especially working from home during  covid 19 lockdown via internet and vpn can be a real trial...

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  • personally I set my prints to always go to C:\temp\pdf.. so I can always can find them; then in windows explorer I move them to where they need to go.. especially if its got to be  on the network drives.. as printing to  local C: drive is super fast compared to printing to network drives ...especially working from home during  covid 19 lockdown via internet and vpn can be a real trial...

    Lorys

    Started msnt work 1990 - Retired  Nov 2022 ( oh boy am I old )

    But was long time user V8iss10 (8.11.09.919) dabbler CE  update 16 (10.16.00.80) 

    MicroStation user since 1990 Melbourne Australia.
    click link to PM me 

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