MSBatch & Reference Files

Hi,

I have been attempting, without much success to create a batch process to
merge the reference files from multiple dgn files into one file. The basic
setup is as follows (I had to do it this way, as it was my clients
prefered method - as opposed to model/sheet view - I'm just looking for a
way to make the process quicker, rather than opening up each file
individually and merging in the referenced dgn)

I have a large map which is georeferenced into microstation from tiles
provided by ordance survey - these tiles were merged into this dgn and all
the information was put on to a single layer.

I have created a number of separate dgn files (300+) with
the above file referenced into them - it was done this way to get the
title block's and such for each map on a separate file
(reference/clip/fence boundary etc)

But what I am wanting to do now is make each of these 300+ dgn files a
standalone drawing with no reference files. I know the key in for the
reference merge is as simple as 'reference merge' and I have attempted to
create a batch process job on the files, by putting in that command and
processing the files I select against the *.txt file containing the
command.

When I key-in the command in ustn, I'm asked to 'Select View for Merge' -
which is no problem, i do that and the reference file is merged as
expected, how can I do this as a batch process? I am unable to find any
key-in to 'Select View for Merge' or am I going about this the wrong way?
(an alternative method using MSBATCH?)

Btw, I'm using Microstation V 8.1(2004), if it is of any significance

Thanks in advance for any help,

Regards

Paul Mc

 

I've managed to solve the problem, what i had to do was use the batch
conversion tool included with microstation.. and specify in the options of
that tool to merge the references into each file. =)


Paul Mc

 

Just thinking aloud, but can you not export to 2d- (or 3d as it goes) you
get
options to merge references then but I have never tried batching.

AC