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Variables in ProStructures SS6Configuration

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About ProStructures configuration

• ProStructures configuration can be controlled by system variables

• Working with ProStructures Configuration is similar to the MicroStation configuration

• If config/pro_st3d.cfg exists then it is used for configuring ProStructures (Compatibility)

• Otherwise config/appl/product.cfg is used

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Setting environment variables

•Open Control Panel

•Select „System“

•Run „Advanced System Settings“

•Select „Environment Variables“

•Click New to add a new variable

•Enter name and value

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Setting MicroStation variablesPs3d_ustn.cfg is generated by the installation.It sets ProStructures main path and ist workspace path through variablesMS_PROSTEEL3D and PS_WORKSPACE.

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Using environment variables

• Go into the ProStructures config/appl folder

• Edit product.cfg

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Display ProStructures Configuration

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Displaying MicroStation Configuration

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Using environment variables for AutoCAD

• Variables to be used must be enclosed by % sign

• Edit Pro_st3d.cfg

• BLOCKCENTERPATH=%MyBlocks%

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