OpenBridge Modeler

Batch - Create Solid DGN

Used to process all drawings in a selected directory into Solid DGN files as a batch to avoid the need to process drawings individually.

If you process 3D-models using other 3D-programs, it often is necessary to convert the existing OpenBridge Modeler - component parts into simple solid objects. Then you must select the component parts you want to convert.

CAUTION: The converted component parts do not retain their OpenBridge Modeler-intelligence such as shape reference, logical links etc. The body, however, is inserted additionally and the original component part is only hidden.
Accessed from:
  • Backstage: File > Export > ProStructures File Types > Batch Native Solid Drawing

All drawings in the directory are processed automatically and the converted drawings are saved in another directory.

SettingDescription
Source Directory Sets the directory containing the drawings you want to have converted automatically.
Target Directory Sets the directory where you want to save all converted drawings.
Note: The target directory may not be the same as the Source Directory nor a sub-folder of the Source Directory.
Compress Drawings When checked, compresses each drawing before it is saved.
Recursive with sub directories When checked, processes drawings in sub-folders of the Source Directory in addition.
Groups completely When checked, converts each component part group as a common solid-body into only one volume. Otherwise, each component part of the group is converted individually.
Keep Resolution When checked, retains the resolution of the component parts (without radii etc.) individually, per part. Otherwise, the conversion to solid object is created with the maximum possible resolution.
Delete after conversion When checked, completely deletes the original component parts after the conversion, rather than set them to hidden.
Keep level When checked, keeps the solid parts on the same level of the original component part. Otherwise, all parts are created on the current level.
OK Closes the dialog and save your changes.
Cancel Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Help Opens online help.
Template Saves and retrieve (Using Templates) settings to be used on other projects.
Key-in: ProStructure Create Solid Batch