Product(s): | MicroStation | ||
Version(s): | 10.13.01.01 | ||
Environment: | N\A | ||
Area: | Cells | ||
Subarea: | General |
How to find all Named Groups within a Model
Background
Having received a file from a third party how can I find all the Named Groups within a file.
Steps to Accomplish
OPTION 1 - Using Named Group dialog
- From the Ribbon open the Named Groups dialog ( Drawing > Home > Groups > Named Groups )
- In the Named Groups dialog, select all the Named Groups to locate.
- Select the First Named Group in the list, hold the 'SHIFT' key down and select the Named Group at the bottom of the list
- Alternatively select a Named Group, hold the 'CTRL' key down and select the other Named Groups required
- In the Named Groups dialog, select the 'Select Elements in Named Group' tool and optionally use the 'Set Displayset from Selected Named Groups' tool
- Clear Selection / Displayset when finished
OPTION 2 - Using Explorer Advanced Search
- From the Ribbon open the Named Groups dialog ( Drawing > Home > Primary > Explorer)
- From the Explorer dialog select 'Advanced Search' tool
- On the Advance Search dialogs 'Search for: field choose Named Groups
- Select ' Group Name ' and 'is not null' and select 'Add to Search' before pressing OK
- In the Explorer dialog find and select the search 'Named Groups Search Results'
- Use the Explorer 'Isolate' tool to isolate the elements meeting the search criteria