| Product(s): | MicroStation | ||
| Version(s): | 23.00.xx.xx | ||
| Environment: | N\A | ||
| Area: | Open/Save | ||
| Subarea: | Not Opening |
Problem
There are times when attempting to open a file in MicroStation can be delayed either due to the file, it's location or the application being used to open the file.
Scenario #1
File is located on network. When attempting to open the file MicroStation does not recognize a file protocol on the server, it only reads the file from the location.
A file or any reference or raster attachment might delay the opening of the file.
Solution
Try copy the file locally to see if this improves the performance.
Scenario #2
File is local. Workspace and Workset might be located on network drive.
Solution
Try opening the file with "No Workspace" and "No Workset"
Scenario #3
File is located local with no custom workspace or workset. Go to Task Menu bar, right-click and open Task Manager. Check to see if the MicroStation is in a "Not Responding" state.
Solution
Try copy the file locally to see if this improves the performance.
Scenario #4
Long delay with spinning wheel opening read-only file.
Solution
Set the following variables in your configuration - this will especially help when experiencing the issue with network files.
MS_DGNFILE_OPEN_FOR_WRITE_RETRY_LIMIT
(DGN Open for Write)
If set, shortens delay in opening a DGN that is already open for editing elsewhere.
See Also:
Opening "In Use" File Takes Too Long - MicroStation Wiki - MicroStation - Bentley Communities
Scenario #5
Performance issues encountered while opening specific DGN files.
Solution
Check Message Center for reported issues of large level name dictionaries being encountered.
See Also: