Applying Link Sets to Elements
In MicroStation V8i the ability to link elements to files, folders, keyins, and websites is handled through the Project Explorer dialog. By linking supporting data such as existing photos and details to your design you are maximizing your design. In the following example we have a culvert replacement, there are photos and details that will be linked to the elements in the design file.
Create a New Link Set
- From the MicroStation pull down menu File > Project Explorer. The Project Explorer dialog will appear.
- Click the Browse button (magnifying glass). The Link Sets dialog will appear.
- From the drop down list select Active File.
- Click the New button in the Link Set dialog.
- Type the new Link Set Name. Click the OK button to create the link set. Close the Link Sets dialog.
Define Project Explorer
- If desired create new Folders in the Project Explorer dialog to organize the Details, Drawings, and Photos.
- Drag and Drop desired files from Windows Explorer to the MicroStation Project Explorer.
Add Link to Element
- From the Project Explorer dialog Right Click the file and select Add Link to Element. Then Select and Accept the existing culvert from the topo file.
- Now the JPEG has been linked to the element. Right Click on the culvert element in the design file and select Follow Link > culvert.jpg. The JPEG will open in MicroStation as read only for viewing.
- Additionally the PDF details could be linked to the proposed culvert.
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11 Responses to “Applying Link Sets to Elements”
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Dmitry Says:
January 18th, 2012 at 12:52 am
How can I remove the link to the item?
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Bob Mecham Says:
February 6th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Dmitry, select the element using the Element Selection tool. Then select the Element Info icon in the Primary Toolbar. In the Element Info dialog there will be a Link Set category. Right Click on the Link Set and select Delete Link. In the above video watch about the 3:30 mark.
HTH,
Bob Mecham -
Martin Says:
February 10th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
when linking a PDF, adobe acrobar opens but not the file itself…. am i doing something wrong?
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February 15th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Martin, It should be opening the file and not just the application. Use the element selection tool then go to the Element info dialog to see what the directory path is. If that looks okay then perhaps you need to use UNC to find the file.
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cad blocks Says:
Thanks for this tutorial… is that applicable in all Autocad software versions?
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JB Says:
When I right click on the element and select follow link I get the message Follow Link failed.
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JB, perhaps the file has moved location or you do not have the correct software to open the particular file type.
Go to the Element Information dialog and expand links. There you will be able to check the path of the link and make sure it is correct or browse to the new location.
HTH,
Bob Mecham -
Bob,
The directory path looks good. What do you mean with “UNC”?
Martin,
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Lorys Lea Says:
Links to pdfs no longer work if acrobat reader or writer version 10 or X is installed
Bentley are not going to fix this and neither is adobe .. real shame .. only option is to roll back acrobat to pre (10 or X) version… -
if you roll back to Ver. 9 then your photo links won’t work….
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November 8th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I take the back, photo do work.
