Edit automatic recording option in OpenBuildings Designer

Background

How to modify the automatic recording of DGN files in OpenBuildings Designer.

Steps to follow

1. Behind the scenes, choose File > Settings > Configuration > Configuration Variables:

2. Look for the configuration variable:MS_DGNAUTOSAVE

Set now the desired value, which determines the backup frequency in seconds. For example, if it is set to 2 (default), an automatic backup will occur when there is no user activity for about 2 seconds.

Note(s):
To disable automatic backup, you can follow one of the following options:

Option 1 :

If variableMS_DGNAUTOSAVEis set to 0, the automatic backup will be disabled.

Option 2 :

1. Behind the scenes, chooseSettings > User > Preferences :

2. In categoryOperation, uncheckAuto-save Design Changes –automatic backup will be disabled.

Option 3 :

1. Manually edit .ucf, .pcf or standard files.cfg

2. Add the line:MS_DGNAUTOSAVE = 0

3. Save file

4. Restart OpenBuildings Designer