12. How to convert DGN to DWG by Batch Converter?


 

  Applies To    
  Product(s): AutoPIPE  
  Version(s): ALL  
  Area: Isometric  
  Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group  
  Date Logged
& Current Version
Oct. 2024
24.00.01.152
 

Overview

In this wiki, we are going to learn how to convert multiple DGN files into DWG files by using 'Batch Converter' tool in Open Plant Isometric Manager.

Method

Please follow the below steps to achieve this.

 

1. Open a new file in Open Plant Isometric from inside of AutoPIPE, type in a search bar as "Batch Converter" and click on Batch Converter tool to open.

2. or go to Backstage > Files > Tools and here click on Batch Converter.

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3. Now, to set the DWG version go to Edit > DWG Save Options in the Batch Converter dialog box.

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4. In General tab of "Save As DWG/DXF Options" dialog box expand the Basic and here you can change the DWG version according to your requirement. After setting version click on OK.

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5. Now, Set the Default Output Format as a DWG. See below image.

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6. Set the location to save all the converted DWG files. 

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7. Browse and add all DGN files into Batch Convert directory. See below image.

8. After clicking on Done all the DGN files will get added into Conversion Tasks.

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9. Click on a "Process Batch Convert Job" button, "Files to Convert" dialog box will open and then click on "Convert".

10. Wait till process is done, after successful conversion click on Done button.

11. When we click on Close button it will ask to Save Batch Convert Job. Save it at required location.

12. See the output files in the below image.

In this way, we can convert multiple DGN files into DWG files by using "Batch Converter" tool.

See Also

OPIM Stress Isometric Troubleshooting Guide using AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and higher

Bentley AutoPIPE