Working with DGN Microstation files in AutoCAD

Autodesk Support

Jul 2, 2024

Products and versions covered

Issue:

This article describes how to work with a MicroStation DGN file in AutoCAD.

Solution:

There are two options to use a DGN file in AutoCAD.
 
Note: DGN functionality is not available within AutoCAD for Mac products.

Importing a DGN file

  1. Open a DWG file.
  2. Enter DGNIMPORT on the command line or click Application menu  Open  DGN.  Find
  3. Navigate to and select the DGN file.
Note: This will convert the DGN content and bring it into a DWG file.

Attaching a DGN file as an underlay

  1. Open a DWG file.
  2. Enter XATTACH on the command line or go to Insert tab > Reference > Attach.
  3. Navigate to and select the DGN file.
Note: This option keeps the DGN in its native format and attaches it to a DWG as a reference file.

Products:

AutoCAD for Mac; AutoCAD LT for Mac; AutoCAD Products;

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