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Lists all properties of both the imported DGN file in the DGN column and
the selected mapping setup in the DWG column.
NOTE External reference files properties are not listed in a mapping preview.
See the
DGNIMPORT Conversion Table on page 555 for specific details about
the scope of importing MicroStation objects and other data.
See the DGNIMPORT Unit Mapping Table on page 557 for specific details about
unit conversions when importing MicroStation objects.
DGNIMPORT Conversion Table
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Import MicroStation DGN Files
The following table lists the DGN objects and features that are supported for
import, and notes on the scope of the translation.
DGN to DWG Conversion Table
NotesAutoCADMicroStation
The following DGN elements are translated
into DWG objects: line, SmartLine, LineString,
Geometric Ob-
jects
Geometric Ele-
ments
multiline, shape, complex chain, complex
shape, arc, ellipse, curve, B-spline curve, and
pattern. Pattern elements are limited to simple
pattern styles. Bitonal gradient properties are
also supported.
DGN levels are mapped automatically into
the equivalent DWG layers. Invalid DGN
LayersLevels
characters in level names are converted to
spaces.
All colors are translated using RGB values
either to the ACI (AutoCAD Color Index) or
TrueColor index as appropriate.
ColorsColors
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