reference will only attach files in current folder

Question

We are having a strange occurrence. When attaching a reference to a dgn file outside of the current folder ORD will be attached the wrong dgn. 
 For example, we have a drawing named topog.dgn. When trying to attach to a different "topog.dgn" file from a different project- after the file is selected in the ref dialog box and you select ok. The reference is created to the open topog.dgn file. 
 Has anyone else had this problem? 
 We are using OpenRoads Designer ED 2022 R1.1. (10.11.3.2)

MaryB · Answer

In the reference attach/file explorer dialog, there is an option for "Save Relative Path". Enable that when you attach your file, and it should save the relative path information to the alternate directory.

MaryB

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Tim Hickman · Answer

just trying to help. 
 In this article at the bottom is the order in which the reference is searched: 
 Understanding File Locations And Reference Attachments In MicroStation 
 Your search is getting to step 4 before the final step 5 of the full path of the reference. 
 A possible work around might be defining the MS_RFDIR variable to include the folder containing the reference so it is found before the "current" directory ? or attaching the reference using a variable ?

reference will only attach files in current folder

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