Microstation Basic Macro

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I created a Microstation Basic Macro to attach a reference file (e.g. border sheet) to multiple files in a folder. The macro runs perfect except that the Reference Attachment Settings dialog pops up and I have to click the "OK" tab for every file on the list. Is there a way to automate this or add line into the Macro so I don't have to hit the 'OK' tab? If there is, what should be the Microstation basic command I should add into the macro.? 
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Lorys · Accepted Answer

you may find it easier if you attaching the same ref file to just use the batch processor with the ref attach keyin instead 
 the following keyins work without having to accept and will work in your batch processor 
 (world coincedent ) RF=filenameofRef,,,,# 
 (coincedent) RF=filenameofRef,,,,* 
 
 (but goof practice would be to add the fit view extended and file design commands ) 
 FYI 
 (top) RF=filenameofRef,,,,top but top requires a data point

Robert Hook · Answer

Hi Cezar Pangilinan , 
 As Jon recommends, MicroStation VBA macros would be a better way to future proof this and future customizations you may need to create. 
 Since you are asking to automatically close the dialog while attaching a reference, from one perspective this may imply that you do not need the file selection dialog box at all - if you know the exact full path and file name you wish to attach. If this is the case, consider simply sending an appropriate key-in to attach a reference file or raster image; shown (and compatible) with ProjectWise managed locations; simply replace with your own local full paths and file names needed if you wish to test or use this approach. 
 Here are two samples keyins to attach a MicroStation design file and a raster reference to the active model: 
 MicroStation Key-in to Attach a ProjectWise managed Design File as a MicroStation Reference rf=pw:\mypwsrv.mycompany.com:mydatasource\Documents\RHook\LotsOfLevelsTest.dgn,Default,MyLogicalName,MyDescription,Top;SELV ALL 
 MicroStation Key-in to Attach a ProjectWise managed Raster File as a MicroStation Raster Reference RASTER ATTACH [fixed|interactive] pw:\mypwsrv.mycompany.com:mydatasource\Documents\images	est.tif 
 HTH, Bob 
 Reference: Attach a reference file programmetrickly (pardon my language :-)) using Object GUID or similar

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