dgn_comp
Uncompress Bentley DGN files
SYNOPSIS
As dgn_comp is not a standard Linux command, its exact synopsis is proprietary and unknown without access to the specific software it belongs to.
Usage is highly dependent on its specific implementation within a CAD/EDA environment.
Example (highly speculative): dgn_comp [options]
PARAMETERS
(proprietary options/arguments)
As dgn_comp is not a standard Linux command, its parameters are proprietary and undocumented publicly. They would depend entirely on the specific CAD/EDA software it integrates with and the tasks it is designed to perform (e.g., specifying input/output files, comparison modes, reporting options).
DESCRIPTION
dgn_comp is not a standard command found in typical Linux distributions' core utilities or system administration toolsets. Its name strongly suggests it is a specialized utility related to CAD (Computer-Aided Design) or EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software. The "dgn" prefix likely refers to the DGN file format, which is a proprietary CAD file format primarily associated with Bentley Systems' MicroStation. The "comp" suffix could imply either "comparison" (e.g., comparing two DGN files or designs for differences) or "compilation" (e.g., processing a design from DGN into another format or for simulation/analysis).
Without access to the specific software suite it belongs to, its exact functionality, options, and usage remain proprietary. Such tools are typically used in engineering, architecture, or manufacturing environments where DGN files are actively used for design data. It is not part of the GNU utilities or standard Linux packages and will generally not be found on a typical system unless specific commercial CAD/EDA software is installed.
CAVEATS
- dgn_comp is not a standard Linux command and is not part of common distributions or their default repositories.
- Its functionality, options, and usage are proprietary and specific to the CAD/EDA software suite it belongs to (likely involving DGN files).
- Public documentation is generally unavailable for this command.
- Attempting to execute dgn_comp on a system without the specific proprietary software installed will likely result in a "command not found" error.
<B>DGN FILE FORMAT</B>
DGN (Design) is a CAD file format used for storing design data, particularly associated with Bentley Systems' MicroStation. It is a proprietary format, and dgn_comp likely operates on or generates reports based on this specific file type, understanding its complex internal structure.
<B>PROPRIETARY NATURE</B>
Users should understand that dgn_comp is not a general-purpose Linux utility. Its presence and functionality are entirely dependent on the installation of a specific commercial CAD/EDA software package, meaning it won't be available on most standard Linux systems without that proprietary software.
HISTORY
The history of dgn_comp is tied directly to the development and evolution of the proprietary CAD/EDA software suite it is a part of. It is not an open-source or publicly documented command with a standalone development history. It would have been developed by a commercial software vendor (likely Bentley Systems or a company dealing with DGN data) to serve specific needs within their design automation workflows, such as design verification, version control for CAD files, or automated design transformations. Its usage is limited to environments where these specific proprietary tools are deployed.
SEE ALSO
diff(1) (for general file comparison, though dgn_comp performs specialized CAD data comparison), file(1) (for identifying file types, which might be useful to confirm DGN format), Conceptually related to CAD/EDA software suites like Bentley Systems MicroStation, AutoCAD, Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys tools, etc.