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How to copy the preferences and configuration of MicroStation V8i to a new PC

NOTE : This article is intended for experienced MicroStation users who are comfortable with using Windows file browsers and MicroStation configuration files.

Note that the file « .UPF » must be copied only if the source and target PCs have the same version of MicroStation installed. If this is not the case , user preferences should be defined on the new PC from zero , in order to avoid any risk of incompatibility.

Steps to be completed

Copy user preferences (file « .UPF »)

  1. On the source computer, open MicroStation with any file and open the keypad dialog box (menu Utilities -> Keyboard input)
    NOTE : In the first screen opened by MicroStation To select the file to open, three lists are available at the bottom right: User, Project and Interface. Note the name displayed in the list « User »
  2. Run the following command in this window: $ % $ explore ( _USTN_HOMEPREFS ) – This will open Windows Explorer and display the content of your user preferences folder
  3. Copy the contents of this folder to a USB stick or network folder accessible by both PCs
  4. Repeat points (1) and (2) on the target PC
  5. Close all instances of MicroStationbut keep Windows Explorer window open.
  6. Remove the contents of this folder and replace it with the data saved on the USB drive or in the network folder used in point (3)

Copy user configuration (file « .UCF »)

  1. On the source computer, open MicroStation with any file and open the keypad dialog box (menu Utilities -> Keyboard input)
  2. Run the following command in this window: $ % $ explore ( _USTN_USER ) – This will open Windows Explorer and display the content of your user folder
  3. Copy file « .ucf » corresponding to the user name noted in the previous procedure point of (1) on a USB drive or network folder accessible by both computers
  4. Repeat points (1) and (2) on the target computer and copy the file « .ucf » saved on the USB drive or in the network folder.

When you restart MicroStation, you should see the old « User » available in the first screen of MicroStation (« Open File »).