Options available in DGN Configuration Files
- Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
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All options are Switches (prefixed with SWITCH) except GROUP and LEVEL.
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Option |
Value (default in bold) |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
OutputFileName |
Text string |
Specifies a default filename to use for output. Usually over-ridden by the OUTPUTF/ILE command line option. |
|
SeedFileName |
Text string |
Specifies a seed file name for use in the export. Must be a valid DGN8 file. Usually over-ridden by the SEEDF/ILE command line option. |
|
ScaleFactor |
A positive real number 1.0 |
Scale Factor applied to the entire exported file to enable full scale Design units to be output in the exported file, or to export to fit a different paper size. Usually known as ‘ScaleUp’. |
|
LevelDefault |
Text string |
Level to be used as a default in the export, where a level is not otherwise specified. |
|
LevelBack |
Text string |
Level to use for Backing Sheet. If not specified, LevelDefault is used. |
|
ExcludeSheetFrame |
ON, OFF |
Enables or disables exporting of the paper and view frames to the DGN file. |
|
GROUP |
- |
Defines a Grouping rule. |
|
LEVEL |
- |
Defines a Level rule. |
GROUP Rules
Group rules are the equivalent of Block rules in an export to AutoCAD.
Example
GROUP ALL EQUI, INCLUDE NAME
A group will be created for each equipment, which will be tagged with its name
LEVEL Rules
Level rules are analogous to Layer rules in an export to AutoCAD, but there is no need for a definition.
Example
LEVEL ALL NOTE, 'ON Notes'
A level called ‘Notes’ will be used for NOTE elements
Deprecated Options
Draft supported many DGN options that were designed for use when exporting to DGN7 files. DRAW only supports export to DGN8 format, which renders these options redundant. If they are encountered in a configuration file, they will be ignored.