Merge a design file and its reference files into a single file!

RefMerge ™

A component of MicroStation Acceleration Garage ™


Problem #1 You need to send your client a project update that's easy for the client to review.	Problem #2 You want to copy all external references into the output file as internally referenced models (keeps everything inside a single V8 design file).	Problem #3 You want to be able to archive a design file without losing its reference files in the future.	Problem #4 You need to translate files with level symbology to AutoCAD.
If you've ever neeeded to merges a design file and all its reference files into a single design file that looks the same as the original file, just call 727-442-7774 extension 2716 or click here to request a free trial version.

Merged design and reference files never looked better.

RefMerge merges a design file and all its reference files into a single design file. The resulting output file looks the same as the original file, but is now easier to manage and transport to customers, partners or service bureaus because only one design file is involved.

RefMerge can be run on a single master design file and model or it can be run on any set of design files and models you choose.

RefMerge properly scales and rotates each element before copying it to the output design file. Reference file clipping boundaries and voids are honored. Nested reference files, V7 reference files and AutoCAD references are honored as well.

RefMerge intelligently manages MicroStation complexities like dimensions, element associations, locked application elements, raster reference files, tags, shared cells and others.

As RefMerge copies master and reference file elements to the output file, it can optionally change their color, weight and style to match the level override symbology settings contained in the master file. The merged output file can then be translated by MicroStation to the file format of your choice with reference file level symbology honored!

RefMerge has an optional processing mode making it possible to copy all external references into the output file as internally referenced models. This maintains all the advantages of reference files while keeping everything inside a single V8 design file.

While most people use the default settings of RefMerge, there are numerous options available to control every aspect of the merging process including output file name and location, element symbology modification, reference file filtering control and level name handling to name just a few.

RefMerge's main dialog box.

MicroStation V8i, ProjectWise support and more

RefMerge works with the following:

MicroStation V8i
MicroStation V8/XM
MicroStation V7
ProjectWise

Now you can merge your design files and reference files right in ProjectWise.