Guide to Using DWG and Other Formats
Guide to Using DWG and Other Formats
Guide to Using DWG and Other Formats

Importing CGM Data

This section describes how to import CGM data into MicroStation.
To import a CGM file
  1. From the File menu, choose Import > CGM.
    The Open Computer Graphics Metafile dialog box, which is a standard file selection dialog box, opens.

  2. To change the selected directory, choose one of the following from the menu bar of the dialog box:
    — Directory > Select Configuration Variable
    — Directory > Current Work Directory
    — Directory > <directory_path>

  3. Select the CGM file to import, and then click OK.
    The Import CGM File dialog box opens.

  4. To manage the following features, open the desired dialog boxes by choosing the appropriate menu items from the menu bar of the dialog box :
    — settings files
    — log files
    — general import settings
    — text fonts
    — levels
    — line styles
    — weights

  5. To start the translation process, click Open in the Import CGM File dialog box.
    The status messages flash briefly in the Status area. If logging is enabled, these status messages are recorded in a log file. After the process is complete, the translated model is shown in a fitted view in the currently visible windows.