Topic: Batch DGN Conversion with 2010, not possible?

[SteveK]

With 2010 you can import a DGN file and save it as a DWG. The command is "DGNIMPORT".

I just want to check with you guys it's not possible to batch this process before I take on the arduous task of converting a couple of hundred? Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks,

steve

[ronjonp]

I know there is a batch DGN converter in Microstation....but not sure if there is one in AutoCAD.

[SteveK]

Quick response! Thanks Ron. Sorry I should have added we don't have Microstation 

[ronjonp]

If you have a "master" file that owns all the xrefs, the DGNIMPORT will convert these files as well so you don't have to open each one up individually.

[dgorsman]

There is a DGN plug-in for Design Review which might be of some service.

[SteveK]

If you have a "master" file that owns all the xrefs, the DGNIMPORT will convert these files as well so you don't have to open each one up individually.

Unfortunately no   I suppose maybe a lisp could be written to attach them all as xrefs to a file (a very big file it would be) if it is then possible to convert them all. But the problem is I need them to remain individual dwg files.

There is a DGN plug-in for Design Review which might be of some service.

Design Review, I'll have to look that up. Thanks.


Short story long at the moment I'm the only one in the office with 2010 so I want to convert them all in one hit so people don't have to keep asking for individual conversions all the time.

I thought maybe I could script it but I'd have to select the file and enter a filename each time anyway. And the lisp way, well the problem is the same one with most batch lisps - lisp applies to a specific drawing only. Oh if only variables could be set to universal rather than just global    

[SteveK]

Update: I tried Design Review. I get the message that "DNG Import Plug-in only supports V8 DNG Files. Other versions are not supported."
By the look of it I'd say the Design Review plug-in would be the same as the acad 2010 feature.

[ronjonp]

If you have a "master" file that owns all the xrefs, the DGNIMPORT will convert these files as well so you don't have to open each one up individually.

Unfortunately no   I suppose maybe a lisp could be written to attach them all as xrefs to a file (a very big file it would be) if it is then possible to convert them all. But the problem is I need them to remain individual dwg files.

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The attachment idea just might work. I have an idea to get this done...but will have to wait till the morn.

[ronjonp]

I tried a couple of things this morning but to no avail.....sorry man.

[SteveK]

Just got back to work myself. Thanks Ron for all your efforts anyway. 

Conclusion: Not Possible.

[David Hall]

what about a script file?

[ronjonp]

what about a script file?

Tried that....could not figure out how to suppress one of the dialogue boxes (Used filedia and cmddia)