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Use the Insert > File command to add reference files (objects) to the Workspace Explorer. After these objects are added to the Workspace Explorer, you can include them in your model. Although these reference files can be located anywhere that is accessible from the network, we recommend that you add them into the SharedContent folder for a Global Workshare environment. The reference files can only be of the following types:

  • Non-PDS (Plant Design System) MicroStation V7-format files (.dgn)

  • AutoCAD 2D and 3D files (.dxf and .dwg)

    • Smart 3D versions before V2009 only support 2D AutoCAD files.

    • Smart 3D version V2009 and V2009.1 support 2D and 3D files of AutoCAD version 2008 or earlier.

    • Smart 3D Version V2011 supports 2D and 3D files of AutoCAD version 2009 or earlier.

After inserting the reference files, the Workspace Explorer displays a Reference tab that shows the hierarchy of the referenced data. If you do not have the Reference tab in your Workspace Explorer, see Change the displayed Workspace Explorer tabs.

A Reference tab also appears on the Filter Properties dialog box.

MicroStation Units

MicroStation design files use the concept of MU:SU:PU (master units:sub-units:positional units) to express distances and to define the precision of operations. All distances in Smart 3D are stored in terms of meters. When you insert a reference file into Smart 3D, the MU:SU:PU working units are used in the unit conversion. If the MU:SU:PU are not defined within the MicroStation file, an error appears. The recommended working units in a reference file are 1:1000:80 for the metric system (m:mm) and 1:12:2032 (ft:in) for the English system.

  • Reference file objects are supported in interference checking. For more information, see Checking Interferences.

  • MicroStation SmartSolids are not rendered when they are included in a reference file.

  • When troubleshooting reference files, check that the file or folder is shared with the proper permissions. Also, be sure the working units are supported; that is, the file must have units that the software can read and convert.

  • To detach a reference file, select it in the Workspace Explorer, delete it, and then refresh the workspace.

AutoCAD Units

Units for the 3D AutoCAD files are defined in Smart3D\Core\Runtime\SPFSPRB\Translator.ini. For more information, see Translator.ini File Options.

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