Import Layout from MicroStation to Workspace

1. Define ACS point in MicroStation original file
2. Select area for export to ipolog
   

   1. Draw a fence around the area (incl. ACS) that is to be imported

   2. Shortcut 2-1 “Place fence”

   3. Export fence content via 2-5 “Copy fence content to new file” with the following settings:

3. Convert file to 2D

   1. Export – 2D

   2. Save as DGN

   3. Re-open 2D DGN

4. Save as DWG

   1. Save as – select dwg

5. Import DWG via PlugIn

   1. If layout levels are defined, the additional file (JSN file) should be used to perform the import automatically and the lines/surfaces are automatically imported as material areas. To do this, the planes on which the material areas are located must be known.

6. Reopen the file from step 3 (file created with the fence from the original file):

   1. Export – JT

   2. Activate "Export 2D Elements" in the JT Options:

      

    

7. Run IPO JT Tool in Workspace installation folder

   1. File – Open JT File

      

8. After loading:

   1. Textures – create top texture

      

9. File – Create TopView Facility

   

10. Put .jt-file, as well as .png in "facilities" folder

If the result is not satisfactory:

Open the exported file from step 3 in MicroStation
File - Export - Visible edges -> Set dialog as follows: