Open print dialog with predefined settings via function keys

Problem:

This example should show how to open the print dialog box with the following predefined settings using the function keys Ctrl+F2

Printer driver = pdf.pltcfg

Paper = ISO A2

Option Rasterized ON

Color = Grayscale

Pen Table = Projekt_1.tbl

Solution

Open the function keys dialog box

MicroStation -> Workspace -> Function Keys … ->

Select the key Ctrl+F2 and enter in the Action field the following Print Dialog Key-ins:

print dialog; print driver pdf.pltcfg; print papername ISO A2; print rasterized ON; print colormode grayscale; print pentable attach c:\Pen_Table\Project_1.tbl

ok

Now you can open the print dialog box with the predefined settings using the function key Ctrl+F2.

You can find information about the Print Dialog Key-ins in MicroStation Help

Contents -> Working with complete Designs -> Printing -> Print Dialog