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DGN reader DTMEntity (Terrain) not available

  • July 29, 2026
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begugn
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I'd like to read a DGN file, which contains a terrain model. In version 2025.1.2 it is being read as igds_polygon_collection. The fme_Geometry is “fme_undifined” and the fme_type is “fme_no_geom”.
When using a Civil 3D file, it can read a surface model, which is the same principle as the terrain model in a DGN. The terrain model is created in OpenRoads.
Or is another option available to read the terrain model directly from a DGN file without converting it to another fileformat or element type?

 

 

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desiree_at_safe
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Hey ​@begugn! I believe this is actually a known limitation. The current reader/writer doesn’t fully support models created in OpenRoads, but it’s definitely on our radar.

I’d encourage you to upvote this existing IDEA posted in the community and share your thoughts and insights!: 


 Our product team reviews them for future support in FME.