Models dialog box

Used to create, manage, and switch between models in the open DGN file. Opens when File > Models is chosen or when the Models icon in the Primary Tools tool box is clicked. This icon is hidden by default in the tool box as delivered.

Each DGN file contains one or more models, each of which has its own set of eight views. You can create a model as a 2D or 3D Design type, or as a Sheet type. Sheet models let you attach references to create a set of working drawings for the model file. Icons at the top of the Models dialog box give you access to its various functions.

Models dialog box

Create a new model

Opens the Create Model dialog box, which lets you create a new model in the open DGN file.

Key-in: MODEL CREATE DESIGN <NAME> <DESCRIPTION>

Key-in: MODEL CREATE SHEET <NAME> <DESCRIPTION>

Copy a model

Opens the Copy Model dialog box, which lets you make a copy in the open DGN file of the model selected in the list box.

Edit Model Properties

Opens the Model Properties dialog box, for the model selected in the list box. This dialog box is used to modify properties of models contained in the open DGN file.

Delete a model

Deletes the model selected in the list box.

You cannot delete the Default model that is present in the DGN file when it is created.

Import a model

Opens the Import Model From File dialog box, which is similar to the Open dialog box. This lets you select a DGN or DWG file from which to select the model to import. After clicking OK, the Select Models dialog box opens from which you can select the model to import into the open DGN file.

Key-in: MODEL IMPORT <FILE> <MODEL1>

Key-in: MODEL IMPORT ALL <FileName>

You can use drag and drop to drag DGN, or DWG files from Windows Explorer and drop them into the Model Manager dialog box to import the models from the selected DGN/DWG files. Similarly you can use drag and drop to drag models from the Model Manager dialog in another open session of MicroStation to the Model Manager list box and drop them in to import the models.

Define Sheet Layout

(Sheet Models only) Opens the Define Sheet Layout dialog box, which lets you set the Display status, and define the Size, Origin, and Rotation sheet layout parameters.

List box

Lists the models in the open DGN file. An icon displays next to the model name indicating whether the model is 2D or 3D. You can edit the model name and description by triple-clicking on the selected model name in the list box. To copy, delete, or adjust a properties of a model, you must first select it here. Double-clicking a model here makes it the active model.

Key-in: MODEL ACTIVE <model_name>