I received a set of files from a client.
I need to repath many of the references. I thought that I could use the MS_RFDIR configuration variable, but that's not working as well as I had hoped. I still have files that are not found, showing red in the reference dialog - including files that are in the same directory.
I assumed that, if I went through the Attachment Settings for these reference files, I should be able to repath them. I've been doing that for decades when reference files were not found automatically. However, when I try to do this, I get a dialog saying "Unable to attach" the file
What is this? Why can I not repath the reference? Is this some saved view thing? Some ORD locked reference thing? What reasons could there be for disallowing the repathing of a reference that I KNOW exists? Is there any reason that a reference in the same directory isn't being picked up by my drawing?
"Just print me a half-dozen sheets" is turning into a nightmare...
I believe this may be the droid you're looking for... Written for old V8i, but had this come up recently and was able to get it working in ORD batch process... Rename full path data of reference
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It might not be retroactive, but it's worth a shot!
MaryB
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This is a complete shot in the dark.
Unfortunately, these are in the same directory.
I have a "motif" file - a container file - referenced into the drawing model of the sheet. It is in the same directory. That file is showing red when I open the reference dialog with the drawing model active. I could understand if, for some reason the files nested into the motif file weren't being found, as they are from several different base folders. But the motif file itself is not found - from the same directory as the open drawing.
All the regular means of locating references aren't working on these drawing models. It probably is related to the hard path information...
Not sure if this helps. If the reference files are in the same folder as the master Microstation should find the attachment.
Regards,
Zane Pratt
Civil Designer