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Sorry about the late reply. Was out of country on vacation. V8i I believe that is all it says after MicroStation. It also says (SELECT series 2). Not a big deal I can stretch dims. Just makes me dislike another thing about MicroStation that's all. Just wish it acted more like AutoCAD. I could do just about everything in AutoCAD with 8 commands. I am much much much much more efficient with AutoCAD vs MicroStation. Don't hate the software just wish I worked a bit differently.
I have been liking it for the most part. I think what is frustrating is that I wanted to be able to use the stretch command how you can in AutoCAD where you can highlight the dims and stretch them all at once. That is a much easier than having to move each one individually.
Maybe I need to learn to make a CAD program that combines the best of both worlds and make so monies. Yeah it did work. I kinda figured that would be my only option since the way I was hoping would not work the way I hoped. Thank for you help.
For those, microstation does have an import feature that allows you to import DWG's. If that doesn't work you can always plot to PDF in AutoCAD and insert the PDF in microstation as a last resort. So if you have details and you know you can easily draw them in autocad that might be a good option.
Plus, if you use the software past your subscription date on accident or someone else installs the same serial number and uses the program for whatever reason they can charge you for a whole other subscription without telling you.
There is no way to purchase the software outright it's all subscription based. So they force you into that overpriced cycle of being terrified to even use the program in fear of getting fees tacked on. They warn you about all this before even giving you access to the software even though you have already paid lol.
Forgot - One good thing to remember about cross-compatability is that microstation generally will import DWG files just fine. But microstation DGN files will not necessarily import or convert to AutoCAD DWG. And even if it does, many objects will be missing just because certain objects in microstation have no autocad equivalent for conversion.
Yeah just more reasons to favor one over the other. If given the choice I would def not buy or use MicroStation outside of the company that pays me to use it. Just don't think its very good CAD software.
The government uses microstation for specific facilities and installations on military bases critical to national security and for those they will usually specify microstation be used in the contract documents since all projects for that site are already in microstation and won't properly convert to autocad.
When I called them to ask about the software it was almost like they already knew I was going to call - like they knew we were going to be a new customer. They somehow had the project name/number up before I even told them who I was.
Use the "Modify" command. Shortcut is 71 on the keypad, select the Dimension part you want to move and it will move. Example, if you select the dim line it will move only. If you choose the extension line it will only move. What ever you pick on that dimension will move only. This can be applied to lots of things including text.
I'm not an expert on ustn but I do use it. The SS2 version has Real Drawing libraries so it might provide better fidelity than older versions when converting DGN to DWG. Depending on which version you have you can use the EXPORT command from the file menu to convert DGN to DWG, or you can just use SAVEAS. I'm not sure which method offers the best fidelity but I don't think either will be 100% since ustn has more capabilities than ACAD with regard to linetypes, references and other features and vice versa for some features in ACAD. Also sheets may not translate to conventional ACAD layouts if they were not set up properly for that purpose.
In Microstation v8i, SAVEAS .dwg usually works pretty well for me. Make sure you use the correct units when saving (Feet vs. Survey Feet) or your site might shift by a few feet. Also, using Windows True Type fonts instead of Microstation fonts helps.
The conversion mentioned by Neil will work very well. You also have the ability in SS2 to have the linetypes be written out as Autocad linetypes and translate MicroStation fonts to Autocad shx files. Using Export or save as will give you the same functionality. All the setings are under the dwg options (bottom right of the saveas or export dialog). It allows you to use the level symbology settings to translate if you want. It is fairly flexible. You then just need to hunt down the shx/lin files it creates and you will be good to go.
One thing to keep in mind most of our clients generate linetypes at a scale (so let's say they are developed for 40 scale plans). So on the acad side you may end up needing to mess with LTSCALE/PSLTSCALE/MSLTSCALE to be happy with the way those files work in Autocad. It also may end up making working with native Acad linestyles and Microstation linetypes in the same file a challenge.
A final note (really I promise this is it). Since Microstation does still generate some linetypes that are not supported by Autodesk I suggest that you check the check box that says "Drop unsupported Linestyles to Components" this way the "picture" still looks the same. Or you use the remap utility in MicroStation to map the lines to some other supported style.
I am curious about how complex linetypes in Microstation might be translated to Autocad linetypes. I am no expert on Autocad linetypes but It is my understanding that Autocad linetypes are incapable of mimicing some of Microstation's capabilities. For example I have a Microstation linestyle that includes a curb & parking stalls when I stretch out a line. How does the new Autocad Translator handle these tyes of linestyles? It would be great if we could get this style to work in Autocad.
The linetype engine has some additional features for reading RSC files from Microstation and creating a linetype that can replacate the graphics inside of AutoCAD. At this time these are "special" linetypes that you can't edit or create using the AutoCAD UI. You will need to make sure that the location of the RSC file is in the AutoCAD path for the conversion to work.
Regretably we were not able to renew our subscription this year so I won't be able to try the new feature. I could post my .rsc file if you'd like to try it. I would love to see how it works in Autocad as well if possible. If the converted styles function properly it could be a selling point to management.
I have been testing the use of this conversion feature, and it seems fine when the file is first imported. However, when saving the file and closing, and then re-opening, the linetypes have been washed away and I am left with continuous lines where my microstation linetypes once were. The linetype is still defined in the "Linetype" dialog, however the graphics simply loom like a continuous line. Any thoughts?
our client sent us dng files which I was able to convert to CAD 7, but my linetypes are not plotting right. The client sent us also all the linetypes and standards but in microstation format. How do I transfer/convert these standards so I can create the correct plot style so my drawings will plot correctly?
I haven't gone through the workflow, but as Peter metioned above, you'll need to put the microstation linestyle file (.rsc) in the Autocad files path for the translation to maintain fidelity. So I would conclude you'll need to get the .rsc file from the DGN source.
Slightly off-tangent but I'm importing a DGN into AutoCAD 2015 and I'm missing the majority of the drawing. I'm not a Bentley user so I'm not familiar with the way their software works, but does it create external references the way AutoCAD handles xrefs? On the import only a small amount of information is processed and on the import I have the following dialogue:
I would try 3DS or sketchup format if microstation can export that. You could try opening the exported IFC in something like BIMcollab Zoom to see if the file is correct. IFC should really be the safest option, so it is strange it doesn't give good results.
Hello All,
I've just moved from Bentleys' Microsation to BricsCad and looking for some comparison, "translation" from one to another of some options. Is there any PDF sheet or web that shows differences and similarities?
You can copy entites from an XRef using REFEDIT:
1. Double click the Xref.
2. Click the OK button on the Reference Edit dialog box. If not already open, the Ref Edit toolbar displays.
3. Copy the entities needed (Copy command).
4. Select the copied entities and click the 'Remove from Refedit' toolbutton on the Ref Edit toolbar.
5. Click the Refclose and Discard button on the Ref Edit toolbar.
Make sure the value of the XEDIT system variable of the XRef is 1 or ON.
@fs_at12 and @Louis Verdonck Thank you for advices, both work for me fine.
But coming back to my elementary question is there any comparision or "translation" book, article, sth from microstation to BCad?
As for File Conversion, v19 has DGN import.
But I am not able to bring any Smart Solids into Bricscad as
a true Solid that way. Just Lines or Faces at best.
So for me the best way, if you still have access to MS, is just
to export a DWG from MS. Will come in or open fine in Bricscad.