Unable to create file where name has the extension .*.


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):MicroStation
 Version(s):N\A
 Environment: N\A
 Area: Configuration
 Subarea: Workspaces
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Problem

Unable to create a new file /..../name.*.

Solution

The variable value of MS_DESIGNFILTER had been set to use *.

MS_DESIGNFILTER=*.*.

Because .*  is an invalid Windows extension value it will not create the file 

MS_DESIGNFILTER should be set to a valid extension such as DGN