From the course: Learning Bentley MicroStation V8i
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Opening and saving files - MicroStation Tutorial
From the course: Learning Bentley MicroStation V8i
Opening and saving files
- Now let's take a look at how to open and save files using MicroStation. When opening MicroStation design files, the default filter type is defined as the most common file type. Such as DGN for MicroStation and DWG for AutoCAD. Modify the files of type drop down list to easily open other CAD file types. As you can see, MicroStation opens almost all CAD file types, out of the box. When it comes to saving files, MicroStation is different then all other Windows applications. There is no save for a MicroStation file. MicroStation uses a continuously saved file process eliminating the need for users to perform manual saves. This occurs as MircroStation stores all work in the actual file on the hard drive, rather than in the computer's memory. Unlike other software applications, where manual saves are required. This eliminates the risk of loosing data as a result of a software failure. This automatic save can be modified using your user preferences. I will select the work space pull down…
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