VDOT LIBRARY IMPORT INSTRUCTIONS

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1 This document describes the steps necessary to import VDOT library items into the default local SQL Server databases (Virtis63_SQLServer and Virtis63s_SQLServer) installed with Virtis Version Also included are instructions on how to import specific library items or folders into the local 6.3 databases. The instructions provided in this document are written for import into the local 6.3 databases. However, the VDOT library is not specific to a particular version of Virtis and can be imported into any version using the processes described below. Note that all Virtis versions contain Standard library items which come with the installation. VDOT library items are imported as Agency library items. For specific information on and use of library items in the Standard Gage folder under Vehicles, see VDOT Vehicle Analysis Settings for LRFR posted on VDOT s Load Rating website under Additional Documents. All VDOT Bulb-T library items in the Wide top flange folder under PS Shapes and I Beams in VDOT s current library have been updated to provide 2.25 clearance between the first row of strands and the bottom of beam. Each library item was renamed to Bulb-T, XX (2.25 ) where XX is the depth of Bulb-T. Previous library items were named Bulb-T, XX and contained 2 clearance between the first row of strands and the bottom of beam. In VDOT s Agency Library, Parapet, F Shape was replaced by F-Shape and Jersey Barrier was replaced by Jersey Barrier 1 and Jersey Barrier 2 in the Parapet folder under Appurtenances. Generic, 27 Kansas Corral and Generic, 32 Kansas Corral were replaced by a series of 27 and 32 railings based on standard number and release date in the Generic Folder under Appurtenances. Summary Table of Library Changes: Removed Library Item(s) Folder / Sub-Folder New Library Item(s) Bulb-T, XX 9 options PS Shapes / Wide top flange Bulb-T, XX (2.25 ) - 9 options Parapet, F Shape Appurtenances / Parapet F-Shape Jersey Barrier Appurtenances / Parapet Jersey Barrier 1 Appurtenances / Parapet Jersey Barrier 2 Generic, 27 Kansas Corral Appurtenances / Generic 2 BCR-1, 2 BCR-2 options Generic, 32 Kansas Corral Appurtenances / Generic 2 BCR-3, 2 BCR-4 options Each time a load rating is updated, the User should verify that Bulb-T strand spacing (if applicable) and Appurtenance dimensions/weights are correct. All Parapet and Median Appurtenances in VDOT Agency library contain a Parapet/Median unit load so Virtis will self-calculate the weight per foot. All Railing and Generic Appurtenances in VDOT s Agency library contain a Railing/Barrier load. Virtis will distribute the loads as specified under the DL Distribution tab in the Superstructure Loads window (e.g. uniformly to all girders) except for girder line superstructures (i.e. slabs). If the User is going to divide the parapet/rail by three and apply the load directly to the three exterior girders, remove the Parapet/Median unit load or Railing/Barrier load (i.e. overwrite Page 1 of 10

2 with 0.0). The User can then add the uniform load for the parapet/rail in the Girder Member Loads window for each beam/girder to which it is to be applied. Import Entire VDOT Library into Local Databases: Note that this process will need to be repeated twice (once for Virtis63_SQLServer and once for Virtis63s_SQLServer) to add the VDOT library to both local databases (if desired). 1. Download VDOTSpecLIBsV63v2.xml file from VDOT s load rating website under Database Modifications using the instructions provided on the website page. The file can be saved anywhere in the C:\ directory. 2. Login to either the Virtis63_SQLServer or Virtis63s_SQLServer local database. See Login Instructions posted on VDOT s Load Rating website under Additional Documents for information on username, password, data source and troubleshooting login issues. 3. Virtis opens displaying the Bridge Explorer as shown below. Open the Library Explorer by clicking on in the tool bar at the top left of the Bridge Explorer. Page 2 of 10

3 4. Scroll down the Library Explorer tree. Click on Jersey Barrier under the Appurtenances, Parapet and Agency folders to highlight the selection. Click on Edit in the top menu and select Delete. This item contains invalid information and will be replaced by Jersey Barrier 1 and Jersey Barrier 2 during the VDOT library import. Page 3 of 10

4 5. Click Yes when asked to confirm the delete. 6. Click on File in the top menu and select Import 7. A Library Import window will appear. Navigate to the location where the VDOT information is stored and select the VDOTSpecLIBsV63v2.xml file. Click Open. Page 4 of 10

5 8. The window will change to show the contents of the library import file on the left. Blue folders indicate locations where VDOT library items reside. The scroll bar may be used to view all folders. Page 5 of 10

6 Select all VDOT library items for import by clicking on the will appear in the Selected to Import window. button. All VDOT items 9. Click the Import button. Virtis will report that 68 items were successfully imported. 10. Click OK to close. 11. Close the library import window by clicking the Close button. 12. The newly imported items can be viewed in the Agency folders in the tree. Page 6 of 10

7 Import Specific Library Folders or Items into Local Databases: These instructions demonstrate the process required to import specific library content for future updates to VDOT s library or for project specific library items that were exported from another database and ed to the User. Note that this process will need to be repeated twice (once for Virtis63_SQLServer and once for Virtis63s_SQLServer) to add the specific library folder or items to both local databases (if desired). 1. Login to either the Virtis63_SQLServer or Virtis63s_SQLServer local database. 2. Virtis opens displaying the Bridge Explorer as shown below. Open the Library Explorer by clicking on among the other icons at the top left of the Bridge Explorer. 3. Click on File in the top menu and select Import 4. A Library Import window will appear. Navigate to the drive where the VDOT information is stored and select the VDOTSpecLIBsV63v2.xml file. Click Open. 5. The window will change to show the contents of the import file on the left. Page 7 of 10

8 Blue folders indicate locations where VDOT library items reside. The scroll bar may be used to view all folders. For example, click on the Wide top flange folder under PS Shapes and I Beams to view individual items in the folder. Page 8 of 10

9 6. To import a single library item, highlight the item and click on the button to move the item to Selected to Import. Note that the item no longer appears in the middle window. 7. To select more than one item, select the first item highlighting it. Hold down the Shift key and click on the last item in a row to be imported. Click on the button to move the items highlighted to the Selected to Import window. Hold down the Ctrl key and click on specific items to be imported (not in a row). Click on the button to move the items highlighted to the Selected to Import window. Page 9 of 10

10 8. Once all of the entries have been moved to the Selected to Import window, click on the Import button. 9. If the import is successful you should see a dialog that says the import was successful. If the import for a particular library item is not successful, a library item with the same name already exists in the local database library. Click OK to close. 10. Close the library import window by clicking the Close button. Contact Bryan Silvis for any questions related to this document at (804) or Bryan.Silvis@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Page 10 of 10