Applies To
	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.11.09.459
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Cells
	Subarea:	Shared cells
	Original Author:	Carl Myhill, Bentley Technical Support Group

 How to drop all shared cell instances in a file or multiple files to normal cells.

Steps to Accomplish

Option 1 To drop all shared cells in a model

1. Use the Power Selector tool to select all the shared cells ( Or use Select By Attributes )

2. Use the Drop Element tool using the tool setting ' Shared Cells '

Option 2 To drop all shared cells in multiple files

1. Open the Batch Processor

2. Create a Command File to use with the Batch Processor containing the following keyin's and add the files to be processed

powerselector all

drop sharecell

point absolute

 

or alternatively

 

mdl silentload selectby dialog
dialog selectby
selectby type none
selectby type sharedcell
selectby execute
mdl unload selectby

drop sharecell

point absolute

 

See Also

https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/w/microstation__wiki/2935.using-the-batch-process-utility-in-microstation-v8-cs.aspx