Limitations
- Last UpdatedJan 05, 2026
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The following limitations affect the transfer of information from Design to MicroStation.
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The interface translates 3D geometric elements only. Attribute data may be written to an attribute file.
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The BOUN and DRAW elements and 3D lines are not translated.
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Element names are not translated but may be written to the attribute file.
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Attributes are not translated but may be written to the attribute file.
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The database hierarchy is not translated and any catalogue components are copied for every instance. Some geometry elements may not have the correct graphic group setting.
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Wide character sets (such as Kanji) are not supported.
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Under some circumstances User Defined Attributes of type WORD may not be output correctly.