DWG Workmode Capability Variables

In addition to set a workmode, you can use a configuration file to control the capabilities (functions) that are enabled or disabled in a specific workmode. The workmode.cfg file describes the syntax that you can use to control various capabilities. The capability variables are listed in the capability.list file.

The default location for these files is ..\Bentley\MicroStation <version>\MicroStation\config\system\ .

Caution: Do not edit either workmode.cfg or capability.list in the default location because they will be overwritten when the system is upgraded or reinstalled. Instead, you should copy the contents of workmode.cfg to a configuration file of your choice. To make the changes effective company-wide, copy the contents to the standards configuration file. To make the changes effective for a WorkSpace , copy the contents to the WorkSpace's configuration file. To make the changes effective for a WorkSet , copy the contents to the WorkSet's configuration file. To make the changes effective for a user, copy the contents to the user's configuration file. Alternatively, you can copy the file to a user location and add the include comment (include Configuration/Organization/myworkmode.cfg) to the standards.cfg file.

Within a configuration file, a capability may be enabled or disabled using the following syntax:

<WORKMODE VARIABLE> <Operator> <Prefix> <CAPABILITY_NAME>

where:

<WORKMODE VARIABLE> sets the workmode for the file. For example, _USTN_CAPABILITY means that the capability variable applies to all workmodes, including V8 and DWG.
<Operator> appends (>) or prepends (<) the capability variable value to the workmode variable.
<Prefix> indicates whether the function is to be enabled (+) or disabled (-).
<CAPABILITY_NAME> is the name of the function to be enabled or disabled.