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...
Kevin:
If you find that macro, would you be willing to post it? It sounds like a really handy thing to have!
Best Regards,
Mark
I second that!
Regards,
Zane Pratt
Civil Designer
Hoo boy...
Yes, if you could find that macro, it would be very, very helpful. At this point, it sounds as if there's nothing I can do. I mean, yes, I could go through everything and try to document the directory structure...
But this is literally for our traffic guy "Here are the files they sent us so could you just print out the pavement marking sheets so I can look at them". That is ALL we will be doing with these drawings. Why they couldn't print the sheets and just send us PDFs baffles me, but it is honestly "just print me a few sheets".
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
What's frustrating is that I can't simply browse for the new path.
Not sure if this helps. If the reference files are in the same folder as the master Microstation should find the attachment.