MicroStation Version
Specifies the type of DGN file to be generated.
Generate v7 DGN file
Creates a v7 DGN file. This is the default selection.
Generate v8 DGN file
Creates a v8 DGN file.
You must install MicroStation 8.09 (V8 XM) or higher on your computer to generate
MicroStation V8 DGN files.
Generate Connect Edition DGN file
Creates a MicroStation CONNECT Edition DGN file. The software populates the Seed File list with the corresponding CONNECT seed files.
You must have MicroStation CONNECT Edition installed on your computer to support
DGN drawing creation in Smart 3D.
Seed File
Specifies the seed file to use to create the document. Select More, navigate to the appropriate folder, and then select the seed file.
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You must specify the MicroStation version before you specify the seed file. Seed files vary for different versions of DGN file formats.
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Seed files for MicroStation DGN files are located in the the following folders:
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V7, SharedContent\Drawings\Catalog\DGN Templates
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V8, SharedContent\Drawings\Catalog\DGN Templates\V8
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CONNECT Edition, SharedContent\Drawings\Catalog\ConnectEdition
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View Style
Selects the defined view style to use in determining which 3D model objects display
in the document. Click Properties 
to display the Define View Style Dialog.