Questions about this article, topic, or product? Click here. 

DWG to DGN and the default level

AskInga logo

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

Recommended
Related
Communities
Support and Services
Training and Learning
Social Media