Is there an easy way to open all models in a DGN file so that they update data?
When we change the Title properties on the DGN, the models do not update unless they are opened.
Currently we have to manually open each sheet to get the updated data.
I want to automate opening all sheet models so they get updated.
Either just in the active DGN or list DGN files and run it against the list.
We tried using Print Organizer, but it did not update the data.
Much thanks for any input.
OpenRoads Designer 10.08.08.33
I have had this same issues as well. Specifically when creating road cross sections. I think its a bug in the software, but the Fields in our sheet borders were not showing/linked to the correct data - unless you opened up the model to refresh the Fields. Well, we had 300 sheets of cross sections - so that "workaround" was NOT feasible.
I've seen that people have written macros and scripts to open up all models - but again its a workaround to a bug in the software.
Sorry, this is not an answer - just trying to bring attention to a broken part of the software.
We aren't aware of anything within ORD that will do that on 10.08 so we are developing a VBA to open all drawing models to update the fields. Otherwise, brute force is your method :(
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Answer Verified By: Gene Heatwole
That is kinda what direction I was heading...
I was hoping something was already out there, but...
Another VBA to correct issues with the native software.
Thanks...
HI Gene,
Have a look at this post. We went down the macro route but now scrapped them after changing a few variables and workflows:
https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/microstation_printing/f/printing-and-plotting-forum/213668/connect-fields-do-not-update-during-printing/648845#648845
Regards,
Mark
OpenRoads Designer 2023 | Microstation 2023.2 | ProjectWise 2023
Thanks, but I tried the Print Organizer route and it still does not update the Sheet information as needed.
I will write a VBA or C# to address the issue.
Thanks to all for the help!