While the linetype “concept” is similar between Civil 3D and Microstation, each application manages linetypes differently. In the past, these differences made it challenging to match CAD standards between the two platforms. Today, matching standards is a lot easier because Civil 3D can leverage an .RSC file, allowing it to reproduce the look and feel of native Microstation linetypes within a Civil 3D drawing.
An .RSC file is a “resource” file used by Microstation to store linetype definitions. (It is similar to AutoCAD’s .LIN file.) By simply adding the .RSC to Civil 3D’s support search path, these linetypes will display and perform in Civil 3D much like they do in a native Microstation environment.
If you are interested, I’ve created a quick video that demonstrates how to leverage an .RSC file.
As a side note, this workflow can be used with any AutoCAD based application!
- Jeff
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