Problem

How to store DWG settings that will be used on a number of files.

Solution

In MicroStation, a DWS file is a user preference file that stores DWG settings.

The file contains settings for opening and saving DWG FILES and is located in your workspace.

The configuration variable MS_DWGSETTINGSFILE sets the location of the DWS file and can be found here:

Workspace > Configuration > MS_DWGSETTINGSFILE

In the Save As DWG dialog, pick the settings needed and use the save icon in the Save As DWG/DXF options dialog to save the file in DWS format.

Now anytime you save to a DWG, this settings file will be used.

Original Author:

Derval Canny