Disable creation of DWG backup files


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:V8i, CONNECT
 Environment:N\A
 Area:DWG
 Subarea:Open

Problem

How to disable the creation of backup files (.bak) when a DWG file is opened in MicroStation.

Solution

When MS_NO_DWG_BACKUP is set to 1 the backup files will NOT be created when a DWG or DXF file is opened or editted.

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 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group