Convert DGN to OTT in C#
Native and high performance DGN to OTT conversion using server side GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET APIs, without the use of any software like Microsoft or Open Office.
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Steps to Convert DGN to OTT in C#
GroupDocs.Conversion makes it easy for developers to convert the DGN file to OTT using a few lines of code.
- Create an instance of Converter class and load the DGN file with full path
- Create & set ConvertOptions for the ott type
- Call Converter.Convert method and pass the full path and format (OTT) as parameter
System Requirements
A basic conversion with GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET APIs can be done by implementing a few easy steps. Our APIs are supported on all major platforms and operating systems. Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system.
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS
- Development Environments: Microsoft Visual Studio, Xamarin, MonoDevelop
- Frameworks: .NET Framework, .NET Standard, .NET Core, Mono
- Get the latest version of GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET downloaded from Nuget
C# code snippet to convert DGN to OTT
// load the DGN file
var converter = new GroupDocs.Conversion.Converter("template.dgn");
// set the convert options for OTT format
var convertOptions = converter.GetPossibleConversions()["ott"].ConvertOptions;
// convert to OTT format
converter.Convert("output.ott", convertOptions);DGN to OTT Live Demos
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DGN About DGN File Format
DGN, Design, files are drawings created by and supported by CAD applications such as MicroStation and Intergraph Interactive Graphics Design System. It is used for creating and saving designs for construction projects such as highways, bridges, and buildings. The format is similar to Autodesk's DWG file format and is considered its competitor. DNG files can either be saved as Intergraph Standard File Format or V8 DGN. DGN can be converted to several other formats such as DWG, BMP, JPEG, PDF, GIF and others. It can be opened with Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley View and Bentley Systems MicroStation in addition to other software applications such as Corel PaintShop Photo Pro and IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe versions.
Read MoreOTT About OTT File Format
Files with OTT extension represent template documents generated by applications in compliance with the OASIS' OpenDocument standard format. These are created with word processor applications such as free OpenOffice Writer and can hold settings that can be used to generate new documents from these template files. These settings include page margins, borders, headers, footers, and other page settings. Such templates are used in official documents such as company letterheads and standardized forms.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert DGN into many other file formats. Please see the complete list below.