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    Cannot copy model

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.11.00.00
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Models
      Subarea:  N\A
      Original Author: Conor King, Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    Cannot copy model

    When trying to copy a model in the Models dialog, the model fails to copy and the following error messages can be listed in the message center:

    "Change rejected in order to preserve associations"
    "The originating application (29) has intentionally restricted changes to this element"
    This was done to maintain the element's design integrity. The originating application (29) must be present to modify this element.

    The Model itself may have no visible elements, or any MicroStation elements at all

    Solution

    Issue could be caused by working on the files with Bentley EED (Now Obsolete), or Bentley Cantenary Design
    MicroStation commands cannot be used to modify EED elements in any way. When a file is opened in EED, even once, a hidden element is created.

    EED has a security system, which prevents users from making MicroStation copies of EED objects. EED Copy should be used to copy objects. However, copying of an internal model will make copies of EED objects in database. Once you get the type 29 element in the dgn, it will prevent you from doing that.

    There are two options to resolve this:

    Option 1
    Change the variable 'DisableProtection' to 'DisableProtection=Y', in the EED file called params.ini.
    Normally the path is, C:\ProgramData\Bentley\MicroStation V8i(SELECTseries)\WorkSpace\eed\data\

    Option 2
    Load a small MDL program that turns off the security system, program is called "EED_Ghost"
    This can be run with plain MicroStation, it works without EED installed
    See the two files, eedghost.ma and eedghost.dll attached in: http://communities.bentley.com/communities/other_communities/bentley_library/m/bentley_library_utilities/269843.aspx

    • Place eedghost.ma and eedghost.dll into a folder (For example......Workspace\Standards\mdlapps\)
    • Open file with issue
    • Run eedghost by either;

      • Utilities > MDL Applications > Browse
      • Or,
      • Utilities > Key-in: mdl load eedghost
      • Open the Models dialog
      • Copy the desired model

    Doing either of the options will give access to destroy the EED intelligence. Please note that, if EED is used, Option 1 is best. If the issue is only with one or two files, use Option 2.

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    • Conor K Created by Conor K
    • When: Mon, May 26 2014 6:55 AM
    • Conor K Last revision by Conor K
    • When: Thu, Apr 23 2015 3:29 AM
    • Revisions: 5
    • Comments: 1
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