Batch - Create ACIS DWG Batch - Create Solid DGN

Used to process all drawings in a selected directory into Solid DWG 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

the Batch Create ACIS Drawing tool is selected in the ProSteel Detailing group on the ProSteel tab, or
ProStructures > 2D > Batch Create ACIS DWG is selected, or
the command PS_BATCH_CLEAN_ACIS is entered.

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

Setting	Description
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, purges 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 layer level	When checked, keeps the solid parts on the same layer level of the original component part. Otherwise, all parts are created on the current layer level.
OK	Closes the dialog and save your changes.
Cancel	Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Help	Opens online help.
Template	Saves and retrieve settings to be used on other projects.

Key-in: ProStructure Create Solid Batch