The following discusses how to drop, or convert OpenCities Map XFM features to plain MicroStation elements for use with MicroStation or other applications. 

 

1.  Save the file to a new DGN.  Use File > Save As > Options > XFM > XFM Options > Remove OpenCities Map Specific Data.  Selecting this option will remove the Map related XFM data from the file. 

                                  

Note:  These XFM Options are also available when using the Batch Converter. 

 

2. Export features from the Map Manager.  The right click menu provides an option to Export to MicroStation Elements for the selected layers. You can export into the current file, an existing file or as a new file. Likewise, you can select a new model or existing model of the designated file. To retain the XFM Attributes as MicroStation properties, check the box titled Create Item Types.

Note: Each element class will be on its own level. The level names start with "Exported"  followed by the <model name> and <feature class name>. With the VBA renameLevelsAndModels.mvba (in the attached ZIP file renameLevelsAndModels.zip) all the levels can be renamed quickly, e.g. strip the string "Exported" and the model name from all levels. Once the VBA is loaded, open the dialog Replace String in Levelnames with the keyin Vba run startReplaceStringInLevelNames

 

3. Drop Element.  -   MicroStation's Drop Element tool can be used if the Application Elements option is enabled. 

 

 

 Note: If using Bentley Map V8i, and the XFM data is older than SELECTseries 3 (08.11.07.xx), then update it to SELECTseries 4 (08.11.09.xx) first.   To do that, save the file using the Convert from 08.11.07.xx to 08.11.09.xx option then proceed as noted above.