Mx Using Script in input files

Question

Dear colleagues, 
 My predecessor on this project used input file commands like these: 
 script,save as dwg D:\scm_ma40.dwg 999 
 I don't know the script command, and the manual information doesn't 'give me any clues. One would think this will produce a dwg conversion file in D:'s root, but it doesn't. Any insights are greatly appreiciated.

Mark Shamoun · Accepted Answer

Also, forgot to mention that in MX SS2 this command works completely different and activates the MX Script dialog. This keyin application only works for SS3+ versions.

Mark Shamoun · Answer

Hi, 
 
 All the MX "SCRIPT" command does is pause the MX engine and run a Microstation CAD process. The text following it is just a Microstation keyin. 
 
 Eg. If i wanted to open a new dgn from an input file, i could use "SCRIPT, newfile", etc. 
 
 Weve used this method to build dynamically updateable synchronised MX-OpenRoads models in the past as well as automating export processes and its worked well.

Mark Shamoun · Answer

Hi, 
 
 You shouldn't need quotes for the filename unless it contains spaces. I think the issue here may be a missing space after the SCRIPT command, eg. SCRIPT, xxx instead of SCRIPT,xxx? 
 
 FYI Here is a PDF of the SCRIPT info from the MX SS4 Civil help file - it is something that is well hidden... 
 
 PDF 
 
 Please note that we have found some errors in this page, like missing spaces, etc. but it is a good start.

Mx Using Script in input files

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