Product:	MicroStation
	Version:	V8i, CONNECT
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Interchange
	Subarea:	SHP

How to open, import and reference GIS files

This includes SHP, MIF/MID and TAB file formats.

Steps to Accomplish

To Open a GIS File

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1. Go to: File > Open
   The Open dialog opens
2. To change the filter, select “Shapefiles (*.shp),” “MIF/MID Files (*.mif),” or “TAB Files (*.tab)” from the Files of type list
3. (Optional) To select a different source disk drive or directory, choose the desired drive or directory from the Look in list
4. Select the desired file
5. Click Open

To Import a GIS File

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1. Go to: File > Import > CAD Files
   The Import dialog opens
2. To change the filter, select “Shapefiles (*.shp),” “MIF/MID Files (*.mif),” or “TAB Files (*.tab)” from the Files of type list
3. (Optional) To select a different source disk drive or directory, choose the desired drive or directory from the Look in list
4. Select the desired file
5. Click Open

To Attach a GIS File as a Reference 

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1. Go to: File > References
   The References dialog opens
2. Choose Tools > Attach
   The Attach Reference dialog opens
3. To change the filter, select “Shapefiles (*.shp),” “MIF/MID Files (*.mif),” or “TAB Files (*.tab)” from the Files of type: list
4. (Optional) To select a different source disk drive or directory, choose the desired drive or directory from the Look in list
5. Select the desired file
6. Click Open
   The Reference Attachment Settings dialog opens
7. In the Reference Attachment Settings dialog's Orientation list box, select the desired option
8. Click OK

See Also

MicroStation Wiki - GIS Files: Unable to Open, Import or Reference
MicroStation Wiki - GIS Files: Elevation Data
MicroStation Wiki - GIS Files: Elevation data not applied after import
MicroStation Help - Using GIS Files

Other language sources

Original Author:

Craig Calvin