g-druck Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph_map Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The results are usually better when saving to .dwg from Microstation. You can use DGNIMPORT to bring them into AutoCAD and save as .dwg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRoz Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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