Basic information about DGN file
There are 1 file types using the DGN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DGN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DGN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DGN file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the DGN file?
- How to open a DGN file?
- What programs do I need to open a DGN file?
- What programs help to create and edit a DGN file?
- How to convert DGN files to another file format?
- How to convert another files to DGN file format?
1.Detail information about DGN file extension: MicroStation Design File
File type | MicroStation Design File | Category | CAD Files |
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Developer | Bentley Systems | File format | N/A |
Description | DGN file is a MicroStation Design File developed by Bentley Systems. A DGN file is a 2D/3D drawing created by various construction CAD software, such as MicroStation and Intergraph Interactive Graphics Design System. It may be saved in one of two formats, either the Intergraph Standard File Format (ISFF) or the newer V8 DGN standard. DGN files are typically used to save designs for construction projects for highways, bridges, and buildings. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DGN files | |||
Windows |
Bentley Systems Bentley View Bentley Systems MicroStation Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 AutoDWG DGN to DWG Converter IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017 Oracle AutoVue ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ArcGIS Desktop Intergraph Process, Power & Marine |
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macOS |
IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10 |
How to convert DGN files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DGN file format?
Can't open a DGN file?
”Can't open this file: example.DGN”。
To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DGN extension without any issue.
Where I can download the application that support DGN file?
How to change file associations?
- Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
- In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
- Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.
Can I change the extension of DGN files?
What else may cause problems width open a DGN file?
- Whether the DGN file is damaged.
- Whether the DGN file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
- Whether the DGN file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
- Whether the installation of an application that supports the DGN file format is incompletely.
- Whether the DGN file is infected.
- Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DGN file are up to date.
- Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DGN file.
If the DGN file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.