DGNEXPORT

Quick Reference

See Also

Export MicroStation DGN Files

Creates one or more DGN files from the current drawing.

Access Methods

Button

Menu: Application menu

Export

DGN File

Summary

The Export DGN File dialog box (a standard file selection dialog box) is displayed. Once you specify a DGN file name, the Export DGN Settings dialog box is displayed. You can export a V8 or V7 file using DGNEXPORT.

If you enter -dgnexport at the Command prompt, options are displayed.

See the DGNEXPORT Conversion Table specific details about the scope of exporting DWG objects and other data to DGN files.

WarningSome programs that work with DGN files do not support extended characters that the Windows operating system considers valid for file names. Thus, it is recommended that you do not use accented or Asian characters in file names when using DGNEXPORT.

Export DGN Settings Dialog Box

Controls how objects are processed when exporting them to a DGN file.
DGNEXPORT Conversion Table
-DGNEXPORT

If you enter -dgnexport at the Command prompt, the following prompts are displayed.

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