"" fix files that ACAD Audit/Restore can't fix. The file was in only used in ACAD until then so what is so trusty about that? ""
Does this happen to you often? What 3rd party apps do you have loaded??
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"" Speaking of MS, if you really know how to use and configure MicroStation you really don't have any problems. ""
There again, that depends on the version of MS and certain settings in effect while producing the file in MSTA and the settings used for the translation.
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"" is it the software or user error? ""
Oh, without a doubt, it's pilot error. But the fault lies with the Bentley propaganda that claims seamless transition between the two programs. It is only seamless (not really then either) if you do due diligence in setting up the translation. Unfortunately, many users don't, they heard it was easy, so they just save as autocad and send me the fie. They usually get it back that afternoon.
But hey, that's just me.
Randall Culp
Civil-Structural Design Technician
(aka CADaver)