Import/Export IGES

Importing dimension elements

The Import IGES utility imports IGES dimension entities as MicroStation dimension elements. To override this default, you must exclude the MicroStation dimension element. Then the Import IGES process converts IGES dimension entities into discrete MicroStation primitive elements, such as lines and text, and creates a graphic group. This output is the same as generated with MicroStation v5.0.

1. From the File menu, choose Import > IGES.


2. From the Import IGES dialog box, specify the filename and then click OK.


3. From the Import IGES File dialog box, choose Settings > Exclude uStn Elements.
   The Exclude MicroStation Elements dialog box opens.


4. From the Included Elements list box, select Dimension.


5. To move your selection to the Exclude Elements list box, click Exclude.


6. To close the Exclude MicroStation Elements dialog box, click Done.


7. To import the file and close the Import IGES File dialog box, click Import.

Exporting dimension elements

By default, the Export IGES facility exports MicroStation dimensions as IGES dimension entities. To override this, the Break Dimensions option must be selected in the IGES Export Settings dialog box (from the Export IGES File dialog box, choose Settings menu > General…).

When the Break Dimensions option is selected, dimensions are exported as their constituent elements (lines, text, etc.). This results in the same output as generated with v5.0.

1. From the File menu, choose Export > IGES.


2. From the Export IGES File dialog box, choose Settings > General….


3. From the IGES Export Settings dialog box, turn on Break Dimension.


4. To close the IGES Export Settings dialog box, click OK.


5. To export the file and close the Export IGES File dialog box, click Export.