Getting the following error when attempting to add design files to Print Organizer: Exception encoun


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):MicroStation
 Version(s):V8i, CONNECT
 Environment: Windows 10
 Area: Print
 Subarea: Organizer
 Original Author:Todd Combs, Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Problem

Getting the following error when attempting to add design file print definitions to Print Organizer:
Exception encountered inside [WorkerMicroStationProxy.LoadDesignFile]

Message Details:
"There was no endpoint listening at net.pipe://localhost/6f5fc636-d3ea-45e8-9abd-149f40fa787a  that could accept the message. This is often caused by an incorrect address or SOAP action. See InnerException, if present, for more details." 

Solution

Known Solution #1 - Reinstall .NET Framework

Known Solution #2 - Run MicroStation as administrator

Some other troubleshooting steps to try:
- Uninstall MicroStation and then reinstall as administrator (right-click .exe install file and run as administrator)
- Repair existing .NET framework on machine
- Log onto machine with another user profile and check if the issue persists

See Also

Print Organizer Error - forum thread

How to Start MicroStation "As Administrator"