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maybe problem V7 to V8

maybe problem V7 to V8

maybe problem V7 to V8

(OP)
Hi, i'm a new microstation user and i need your help!
i add cells in my DGN file (upgraded from V7 to V8), but when i reload the file they are not there anymore... clicking "save" isn't it enough?
Where does Microstation V8 save my changes?
Thanks.
chiara

RE: maybe problem V7 to V8

This doesn't sound like a saving problem, but more likely a corruption or end of file problem. I would take another look at the cell library that you ported over from V7. It may be that somewhere there are elements that V8 doesn't like or somehow the cells are being placed beyond the end of file indicator (does V8 work that way?)

Step one - place some cells and redraw the screen. If the cells are still there, proceed to step 2.

Step two - compress the drawing (does V8 have that?) and redraw the screen. If the cells are still there, you're beyond any help from me and I suggest contacting Bentley.

If the cells disappear after compressing the file, then they are somehow ending up byond the EOF indicator. The simplest fix is to place all the cells in the cell library into an empty drawing - drop complex on all of them, and recreate the cells into a new cell library directly in V8. If anyone has an easier and less time-consuming fix, please speak up.

Rob

RE: maybe problem V7 to V8

(OP)
I solved the problem using mdlSystem_saveDesignFile.
Thanks Rob for your help.

Chiara

RE: maybe problem V7 to V8

Looking for a Bentley Microstation Specialist/Administrator for the Minnesota area..anyone interested?

basila@msdinc.com

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