How to replace design file header

Background

From time to time in a design file you may have trouble with certain tools and functions not working or working erratically. The file is not necessarily corrupted as it open in MicroStation but it is in fact not displaying consistent behavior. Replacing the design file header or placing the graphic in another file may help resolve this issue.

Steps to Accomplish

Option 1 Reference and merge the file into a new design file

1. Start a new file using the same settings (working units, etc.)
2. Attach the old file as a reference to the new file
3. During attachment process, set Nesting to "Copy Attachments" (v8), set the nest depth to 1 to get the reference attachments (if any)
4. Highlight original file reference attachment, go to Tools > "Merge to Master" within the reference dialog
5. Select data point inside view window

       6. Click on Ok button (this dialog can be dismissed permanently by checking the "Do no display again" check box

This will merge the reference file into the new file and replace the original file header with the new header from this file

Option 2 Fence the elements out to a new design file

1. Place a fence around all elements (set the fence mode to "Inside").
2. Go to Key-in window, key-in "FF=" (enter); "Save Fence Contents" dialog will open
3. Select a folder location and give it a name, then place a data point  to accept and it will process. This will place the elements in a new design file.

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