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What if any do other use to translate DGN (MicroStation CAD) files to DWG files?


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Hi - not sure where to ad this post so I place it here...

 

Currently I use Bentley Redline software to translate from DGN to DWG format. Software is on my older dinosaur computer and looking to transfer it over or see what others are using?

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User that I know that have MicroStation and AutoCAD will save as a dwg from MicroStation. Other users will use the import tools to get a dgn into AutoCAD or use the dgn overlay tools.

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The results are usually better when saving to .dwg from Microstation. You can use DGNIMPORT to bring them into AutoCAD and save as .dwg.

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We export the DGN to either DWG or DXF format directly from MicroStation, on all versions from 95 to V8i. It works fine without any add on software. What version of MicroStation are you using?

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Tyke you are good with your direction and i think it is the most suitable way too..

I am bit surprised to see that any one is having problem with the conversion matter of these files...

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Tyke you are good with your direction and i think it is the most suitable way too..

I am bit surprised to see that any one is having problem with the conversion matter of these files...

 

 

There can be a few problems with some versions. One example being when exporting from MS95 to DWG blocks are MINSERTed which can lead to problems. You also need to set up your layer, line type and text translations for a DWG export. But basically once you have them set up it's child's play.

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