How to: Link DGN elements to a folder


	Applies To

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.11.09.459
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Project Navigation
	Subarea:	DGN Links
	Original Author:	Anders OMahony, Bentley Technical Support Group

Background

You can link elements to a complete folder full of information rather than just one specific file.

A Link Set is created (to organize your links) > the individual Links are created herein > the Links are then attached to the elements/folders.

1. Open Project Explorer (File > Project Explorer) or use the Project Explorer icon on the Primary Tool bar.

2. Project Explorer > select the Browse icon to open the Link Sets dialog.

3. Click on the Drop Down list and select the active file.

4. Click on create New Link Set icon > Give the Link Set a name > OK.

5. Close the Link Sets dialog and return to Project Explorer.

6. The newly created Link Set is now visible in Project Explorer, you can now start creating individual links by clicking on the Create Links icon.

7. MicroStation Elements can be linked to various types of information.

· File: This can be any type, PDF, DWG, DGN, image files ect.

· Folder: This can be Windows or ProjectWise folders.

· URL: Any valid web site address can be used.

· Key-in:

In this case choose Folder Link.

8. Locate the folder and press OK to create the Link.

9. The Link is now displayed under the Link Set > Select the Link and right click > select Add Link to Element > select the element in the model.

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