-AttachDGN

Use the -AttachDGN command to attach a DGN drawing file (DesiGN file) as an underlay to a drawing.

Files of type *.dgn originate from MicroStation® or other CAD software.

The command links the specified file as a reference to the current drawing.

It is the command window variant of the AttachDGN command.

To attach DGN files as underlays:

1. Type -AttachDGN at the command prompt.
2. Specify the complete path and name of the DGN file.
3. Specify the name of the design model.

   Specify the ? option to display the design models defined in the DGN drawing file.

   In DGN files, a drawing can be separated into Design Models which are individual workspaces where design geometry is defined.

4. Specify whether 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. In the graphics area, specify the insertion point of the DGN file or type the coordinates.
6. Specify the scale factor:
   • Type the scale value and press Enter.

     - or -

   • Specify the scaling on screen.
7. Specify the rotation angle:
   • Type the angle value and press Enter.

     - or -

   • Specify the rotation angle in the graphics area.

Access

Command: -AttachDGN