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Import DGN Settings
In the Import DGN Settings dialog box, if you select “Import into Current
Drawing” and select the “Translate References to Blocks or Xrefs” option in
the External DGN references section, all referenced DGN files are converted
to block references. If you do not select “Import into Current Drawing” and
select the “Translate References to Blocks or Xrefs” option, then all referenced
DGN files are converted to DWG external references.
Microstation Standard Line Styles
You can attach a DGN file as an underlay or import the DGN fiel into a
drawing. It is recommended that you do not use the MicroStation standard
line styles 1 to 7 because the scaling for these line styles is based on output
device coordinates. For best results, use custom line styles.
Manage Translation Mapping Setups
You can manage translation mapping setups for DGN file import and export
operations. You can create, modify, rename, or delete mapping translations
based on your company’s CAD standards such as:
■ Change DGN level names to appropriate DWG layer names
■ Remap unsupported DGN linestyles to DWG linetypes
■ Remap lineweights and adjust color mapping
Therefore, you can streamline the import/export process while minimizing
the need for more extensive editing.
The DGN Mapping Setups dialog box is displayed when you click the Mapping
Setups button in the Import DGN Settings and Export DGN Settings dialog
boxes. You can also enter DGNMAPPING at the Command prompt.
To import a MicroStation DGN drawing
1 Click Insert tab ➤ Import panel ➤ Import.
2 In the Import File dialog box, in the Files of type box, select MicroStation
DGN (*.dgn).
3 Find and select the DGN file you want to import, or enter the name of
the DGN file at File Name.
4 Click Open.
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