Explorer/ID FAQ

Index:

1. How do I create an AVI file within Rebis Explorer 6.10?
2. How do I view Microstation DGN files in Rebis Explorer 6.10?
3. What video card options should be considered when using Rebis Explorer?
4. Can Explorer/ID 6.10 check interferences with MultiSteel models?
5. How do I ensure that an element is always seen when navigating around?

Question 1: How do I create an AVI file within Rebis Explorer 6.10?

Answer: To create an AVI file within Rebis Explorer, follow the steps below:

1. Open the model in Rebis Explorer 6.10.
2. Select the "Viewpoint > Animation > Record" pulldown.
3. Navigate through the model as desired using the Navigation Tools.
4. When finished with the Navigation, select the "Viewpoint > Animation > Stop" pulldown.
5. To create the AVI file, select the "File > Export > AVI" pulldown.
6. When the AVI Export dialog appears, enter the desired information and select OK to export the AVI file.

   The AVI file will be created within the specified path and can be viewed using an AVI program such as Windows Media Player.

Question 2: How do I view Microstation DGN files in Rebis Explorer 6.10?

Answer: To view MicroStation DGN files in Explorer, a NWD file needs to be exported from MicroStation.

1. Copy the following files into the ..\USTATION\MDLAPPS folder:

   ..\REBIS\EXPID\EXPORTMS\NWEXPORT.MA
   ..\REBIS\EXPID\EXPORTMS\NWEXPORTUSTN.DLL

2. Start MicroStation and open a native MicroStation model or an OMNI-PIPE model.
3. Select the Utilities > Key-in pulldown.
4. Key-in the following command:

   MDL LOAD NWEXPORT

5. To Export an NWD file, key-in the following command:

   NWDOUT

   Make sure that the View Number in the NWexport Options dialog is set to the current Active View in MicroStation.

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Question 3: What video card options should be considered when using Rebis Explorer?

Answer: Regarding the Hardware acceleration option, this option is disabled if your video card does not support OpenGL hardware acceleration. If your card does support OpenGL acceleration, you may wish to turn this off, either to compare software against hardware rendering, or to check if the hardware drivers are functioning correctly. To access hardware acceleration, go to the Speed > Hardware Acceleration pulldown.

Question 4: Can Explorer/ID 6.10 check interferences with MultiSteel models?

Answer: MultiSteel models created in AutoCAD 14 and AutoCAD 2000 use AutoCAD solid objects. The Rebis Explorer/ID application can check interference's between AutoCAD solid objects. Therefore, Rebis Explorer/ID can be used to check interference's on MultiSteel models. Simply open the MultiSteel model and use the Tools > Check Interferences pulldown to check the interference's.

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Question 5: How do I ensure that an element is always seen when navigating around?

Answer: Right-Click on the desired component from the main view in Select Mode, or from the Tree View. You can then ensure that this entity is always seen while navigating by making it Required. Select the Item Required option on the menu.

When an item is marked as Required, and your frame rate is very high, the items marked as Required will always appear. The Required objects will not hide during navigation.