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    DWG to DGN and the default level

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    Original Tip Date: Jun. 6, 2005

    DWG to DGN and the Default Level
     
    When you convert a DWG to DGN, the default level is replaced by the DWG default layer called 0 (zero).

    Since this is now the default level, it will behave as such:
    • All new levels will inherit thier properties from it.
    • You won't be able to delete it.
    • You won't be able to rename it to Default, and...
    • You won't be able to create a level called Default

      To essentially "replace" the level called 0 with one called Default, try this funky workflow:
    • Create a new temporary level.
    • Use this keyin to move any elements from 0 to the temporaty level: level element move dest:temp 0
    • Create a new DGN file.
    • Reference the translated drawing into your new DGN file.
    • From the Reference dialog, select Tools > Merge into Master.

      All of the information will be copied into your new file - except for level 0 and the Default level will now be the default.
      With thanks to Michael Hall for offering this suggestion

     

    AskInga Tip #538

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    • JStierly Created by JStierly
    • When: Thu, Jun 19 2008 9:12 AM
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    • When: Wed, Jun 9 2010 2:23 PM
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