Microstation ShapeFile Import and Export

Bentley Map V8i (SELECT series 1)

Import Shape Files to Dgn.

  • File > Import > GIS Data Types , Interoperability dialog opens.
  • Right Click Imports and choose New Import.
  • Right click on that new import node, and choose Add File.
  • Select the Shape File to import and then Click on Ok.
  • Finally, right click the import node and choose Import

Export Shape Files from Dgn.

  • File > Export > GIS Data Types , Interoperability dialog opens.
  • Right Click Exports and choose New Export
  • Right click the new export node, and choose Add Shapefile
  • Select the folder and enter a name for the SHP file.
  • Then select the feature to export from the newly created node.
  • Finally, right click the export node and choose Export.
  • The SHP and it's companion files will be created in the folder identified above.