Anyone using PCG Tools for Microstation? I just downloaded and launched the program and now what? ….
How do I get PCG Tools to import all the program/combis in the Microstation into the program? I'd want to be able to create a custom USER bank of program and combis.
I've read through the 150 page manual; but I don't see a Quick Start For Dummies.
Thanks,
PCG Tools for Microstation, help please
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Check the chapter about workflow in the documentation.
The general workflow is:
- Save a PCG file with the microStation to a card (I don't know by head what kind of card the microStation is using)
- Insert the card in the computer (with a card reader)
- Make a backup
- Load the file in PCG Tools
- Change/use PCG Tools to edit the file
- Save the PCG file on the card (if not already done)
- Insert the card in the microStation
- Load the PCG file
The general workflow is:
- Save a PCG file with the microStation to a card (I don't know by head what kind of card the microStation is using)
- Insert the card in the computer (with a card reader)
- Make a backup
- Load the file in PCG Tools
- Change/use PCG Tools to edit the file
- Save the PCG file on the card (if not already done)
- Insert the card in the microStation
- Load the PCG file

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Well, to copy back and forth should not cost more than 1 or 2 minutes I guess.engineerjoel wrote:Thanks for the reply and info!
Oh, didn't realize PCGTools was that high-maintenance to use.
I thought I could just connect the Microstation to the computer with a USB cable, launch PCGTools and start editing.
There are advantages to have it without the connection:
- you can use PCG files from other sources (downloaded, backups etc)
- you can use PCG Tools without having the synth nearby
- and it makes it easier for me, since I don't have all the synths which are supported.

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Just copy the programs from one file to another using the menu, toolbar or control-c and control-v.engineerjoel wrote:Okay, I have imported all the program files into PCG Tools.
I would like to create a 'favorites' banks.
Please explain how to make a cherry-pick programs from each of the banks and make (1) master bank of favorites.
thank you
Probably the copy/paste setings are in such a way you cannot overwrite programs, you can change this in the settings.
Also you can use the up/down or numeric keys 4 and 8 to move up/down programs inside a bank.
Also check the manual, there are a lot of examples, and don't forget to save backups.

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