dgn file to dwg file (Microstation to AutoCAD)

[testrun]

Help! I run AutoCAD 2007, and a client of mine is sending me .dgn files because he runs Microstation. I was told that AutoCAD 2009 can now open .dgn files, but that doesn't help me because I just bought 2007 last year. Does anyone know how I can convert a .dgn file to a .dwg file? (I also believe Microstation V8 can save the file as a .dwg file, but that doesn't help me either.) Sincerely, Brian

 

[ctopher]

Did you try searching in AutoCAD "Help"?
Look for "DGNIMPORT".

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Jul 13, 2008)

 

[DonPhillips]

Trueview on Autodesk's website is pretty amazing and can convert new to older version of CAD. It may do Microstation as well.

Don Phillips

http://worthingtonengineering.com

 

[testrun]

thanks ctopher, but that command only works on 2008 or greater. ...thanks also Don, i'll give Trueview a look.

 

[MEM1]

You will probaby need autocad MAP to import the dgn file. Send it to me and I can import it for you.

 

[MEM1]

You may also want to check and see if your client can save the file as a dwg or dxf file.