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Installation and fine tuning

Basic installation

  1. Copy the following files to your \MicroStation\MDLAPPS directory:

    2. InfoSnap.ma

    InfoSnap.dll

    InfoSnap.chm

    $InfoSnap-DoubleBump$.txt (copy this file ONLY if it does not exist in target directory!)

    $InfoSnap-AutoMenu$.txt (copy this file ONLY if it does not exist in target directory!)

  2. Start MicroStation V8 and select: Workspace -> Configuration -> DesignApplications.
  3. Select InfoSnap from ‘Available Applications’, Press ‘Add’ and ‘OK’. Make sure that InfoSnap is the last item in the list.
  4. Restart MicroStation.

Advanced users may want to place the line 'MS_DGNAPPS > INFOSNAP' as the last line in their mslocal.cfg files, after the %include statement instead of using MicroStation Workspace Configuration dialog box.

Tip: you need to consult the chapters: 'Environment Variables' and 'Trouble Shooting' for more information.

Fine tuning of the DoubleBump and AutoMenu features

Open $InfoSnap-DoubleBump$.txt in any text editor. In this file you can set miscellaneous overrides and defaults for shrinking dialog boxes. The file is supposed to be self explanatory.

Open $InfoSnap-AutoMenu$.txt in any text editor. In this file you can set hierarchical menu entries and associated DGN element types. The file is supposed to be self explanatory. Please look in to Configuring AutoMenu chapter for all important details.

Both files are easily accessible thru Current State Monitor. Simply press corresponding Edit button there.