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-ExportDGN

You can export the current DWG file to a DGN file (DesiGN format). Supported versions include DGN V8.

Use the -ExportDGN command to save the current drawing to a DGN file.

It is the command window variant of the ExportDGN command.

The export process converts DWG entities, such as geometric entities, layers, or line styles and colors into the corresponding DGN levels, linetypes and colors.

By default, the command uses the default conversion options. Optionally, you can specify conversion options, such as unit conversion, mapping setup and seed file.

To export the current drawing to a DGN file:

  1. Type -ExportDGN at the command prompt.
  2. Specify the name of the DGN file (including the path).
  3. Optionally, type Yes and press Enter to define conversion options.
  4. Specify drawing units for scaling the DGN file. Unit conversion uses Master units or Sub units as its base.

    Master units and Sub units express a relationship between applicable measurement units such as feet and inches, or meters and millimeters. Sub Units cannot be larger than Master Units.

    The measurement units defined in the DGN file display as default.

    If an instance of the specified DGN file is already referenced in the drawing, unit selection is unavailable.

  5. Specify a mapping setup and press Enter.

    Type ? to list mapping setups in the command history window to view valid mapping setup names.

  6. Specify the seed file to use for the export and press Enter.

    Type ? to list mapping setups in the command history window to view valid seed file names.

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Command: -ExportDGN

Related Topic

Creating a DGN File from the Current Drawing

Configuring Mapping for DWG to DGN Conversion



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