How to save to DWG and maintain color numbers


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

Problem

When saving to DWG the color numbers are changing, how to save to DWG and maintain color numbers .

Solution

When saving to DWG the colors in the MicroStation customizable color table are best matched to the AutoCAD static color table.
To avoid this, keep the same numbers, regardless of color, use a remap CSV during the save process.

1. Start a new remap CSV (or open an existing one).
2. Switch to the colors tab (in the remap file).
3. Enter the following data:

COLOR<(><<)> TB> DWGOUTPUTCOLOR
---------------------------------------------
1 1ac
2 2ac
3 3ac
-------( and so on)------

Notes:
The "ac" after the number in "DWGOutputcolor" is needed to use the
AutoCAD color number.

See also:

Re-Mapping ByLevel Color When Saving To DWG

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 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group