Product:	MicroStation
	Version:	v8i, CONNECT
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	DWG
	Subarea:	Save

Problem

How to convert a DGN to DWG. Issues when converting a DGN (MicroStation) file to a DWG (AutoCAD) file.

Solution

In order to convert a DGN file to DWG format.

Steps:

1) Open the DGN file in MicroStation using File > Open
2) From Menu bar, Choose File > Save As.
3) Use [Save as type:] drop down and change to: Autodesk DWG Files (*.DWG)
4) Click [Options] and change desired settings.

Some common settings to toggle ON would be the "Drop Unsupported LineStyles" and "Drop Unsupported Dimensions" options contained in General tab>Advanced Section.

5) Once desired settings are set, click OK and then Save. Press OK again if prompted.

See also

Saving a DGN to DWG

Other language sources

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Original Author:

Bentley Technical Support Group