DGN files not importing in AutoCAD

[enemigoman]

Hello:

 

I am trying to import DGN (Microstation) files in AutoCAD but it does not work. Initially, I had tried with ACAD version 2012 and subsequently tried versions 2011 and 2010. Neither worked.

 

I think I have read most of the threads relating to this topic, but none seem to address my case, which is:

 

I use dgnimport command, select the file and check the following options: Import in the current drawing, Ignore duplicate names, desgin model from DGN file "Default", translate references to blocks or xrefs, DGN units to convert to Master units, mapping setup "Standard". I click OK.

 

What happens next is... nothing. Well, not exactly. It does import layers, text styles, blocks, etc. But there is nothing (no drawing) in the model or paper spaces. And from previews and accompanying pdf files, there should be plenty of drawing objects in the file.

 

The only error log I can see from the text window is that four DGN line styles could not be resolved. But I am hesitant to think such a minor issue would cause the whole drawing to be missing.

 

Thank you for your help.

[SLW210]

Did you read through the AutoCAD help file for importing DGN files?

 

I would have the MicroStation user export to AutoCAD.

 

This is from AutoCAD help..

 

Recommendations

 

To optimize the data transfer from the MicroStation® DGN file format, request that the creator of the MicroStation drawings consider the following recommendations:

• Create a separate DGN file for each design model
  
• Do not reference sheet models from design models
  
• Minimize the use of custom objects and other data unique to MicroStation
  
• Use ByLevel for color, line style, and weight properties
  
• Use simple line styles as much as possible
  
• Use simple patterns and pattern styles
  
• Use TrueType text fonts rather than SHX text fonts
  
• Use defined styles for dimensions and text rather than a “none” style
  
• Use simple dimension styles if possible
  
• Use shared cells as opposed to normal (library) cells
  
• Work primarily in one format, DWG or DGN, rather than switching back and forth
  

When importing a DGN file, specify the conversion units (master units or sub-units) based on the DWG file's drawing units. For example, if you receive a DGN file with master units set to meters, and sub-units set to millimeters, and you need the drawing units of the DWG file to be in meters, then select master units in the Import DGN Settings dialog box. This matches the meters in the DGN file to the meters in the DWG file.

[ayethzerothree]

try this, open the microstation drawing then save as as autocad. maybe it help. . .