topic Re: Export to Microstation in AutoCAD Forum

Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 22:55:46 GMT

Opening dwg file in Microstation some CAD objects get element attribute "Construction". That should be "Primary". Construction element are not viewed as they are supposed too. They are just drawing aid. Is there a way to control object transmission so they receive correct attribute in Microstation?

Re: Export to Microstation

john.vellek — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 23:04:39 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I haven't had this problem myself. Is there an AutoCAD file you can share that does this? Please also let me know which AutoCAD version you are using as well as which version you have of Microstation.

Re: Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 23:23:44 GMT

Here you are! I tried myself and all layers became Primary!!! So I do not know why the client has that problem!

Re: Export to Microstation

john.vellek — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 23:33:37 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I opened the DWG in V8i Microstation and everything looks fine! Did you export to DGN or just hand over the DWG file for the Microstation user?

I will research a bit internally to see if I can find prior issues with this. If I can find more info I will post back.

Re: Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 23:46:14 GMT

No, I did not convert to DGN, I just delivered the DWG! The model is going to be used in a larger BIM model. The even had problem with the grid and the background color! So I have to check with them on monday! But is that possible to switch between Element Attribute Classes Construction and Primary afterward ?Thanks for your help!

Re: Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 23:53:39 GMT

Construction determinations are controlled by the MSTA conversion settings, it's an issue on their end, they need to check their conversion mapping.

Re: Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:03:05 GMT

The only option available for that setting is here! But it is not possible to switch between these two!

Re: Export to Microstation

john.vellek — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:53:30 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I suggest you check with Bentley regarding the import on the Microstation side. Since you gave them a plain AutoCAD file, and AutoCAD does not have this type of drawing hierarchy, then "errors" are occurring on the import side.

Re: Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:56:44 GMT

Now even I can not open this file! Both C3D and AutoCAD take hours to read the file but it will not open!

Re: Export to Microstation

john.vellek — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:08:16 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I too am having trouble opening it.At present I am actually rebuilding my PC so I can try again later when I have all my applications back up and running. Thanks for your patience

Re: Export to Microstation

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:17:46 GMT

Try to open with AutoCAD not Civil 3D! I created it in AutoCAD and was trying to make a KMZ file why I was trying to open it in Civl 3D!

Re: Export to Microstation

john.vellek — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:30:22 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I apologize for the delay (just finished installing all my apps on my rebuild of my computer).

I am able to open the file in AutoCAD 2017 without errors. I did run Audit, Purge, and -Purge>regapps. I have attached here for you to try again.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.