Transitioning to MX SELECTSeries 3 and OpenRoads Technology

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1 Transitioning to MX SELECTSeries 3 and OpenRoads Technology Ian Rosam, Product Manager, BSW Development, Civil Design

2 Workshop Agenda (1.5hrs including Q&A) What is OpenRoads (5 mins) Delivered civil workspaces (15mins) What you need to know about the supplied civil workspaces Administration and setup Essentials for OpenRoads (20mins) Civil Features Definitions / import from pss and setup of features Civil Terrain Definitions and Element Templates User Essentials of MX SS3 integration (40mins) MX Seed files, the active MX model and managed civil models Default civil styleset concept and how to control features in normal use and passing back geometry to MX

3 What is OpenRoads?

4 OpenRoads is

5 OpenRoads is the common technology for Bentley civil products that offers immersive interaction of survey, corridor modeling, geometry, terrain modeling, dynamic sections, and much more. immersive interaction of Survey Geometry Terrain modeling Corridor modeling Dynamic cross sections Civil cells Design intent Design-time visualization OpenRoads

6 MX SELECTseries 3 MX SELECTseries 3 includes all the core MX functionality and enhanced integration with the OpenRoads technology Civil Geometry saved to MX writes to the MX log Enhanced Feature Definition Toolbar Includes MX model control Associate MX strings option OpenRoads Enhanced support for DGN models Enhanced MXSRIPT options

7 SELECTseries 3

8 Bentley Learn Server Lectures BCR2LC1 BCR2LC2 BCR3LC17 BCR3LC11 Workshops BCR2WK5 BCR4WK5 - Administering Bentley Civil Software - Transitioning to OpenRoads Technology - Jump Start with Civil Workspaces - Understanding Features - Administering Bentley Civil Software Workshop - Moving to SELECTSeries 3 for Bentley Civil Users Bentley Systems, Incorporated

9 Learning Paths: Ready-Made Training Plans Choose from: Bentley recommendations Configure your own Organizational Personal Select: Product(s) and version(s) Language Training type Enroll team members in: One learning path Multiple learning paths Bentley Systems, Incorporated

10 Learning Path: Here s the name and link to a short learning path that includes this session and recommended modules that you may share with your colleagues: V8i (SELECTseries 3) OpenRoads Technology Learning Path =104292#.UYkxZxK2r9s Bentley Systems, Incorporated

11 I downloaded and installed the software and I m thoroughly overwhelmed.. Where do I start? Delivered civil workspaces

12 What is a MicroStation Workspace? A custom MicroStation environment or configuration. By selecting a defined workspace, you customize MicroStation for a specific discipline, project, task, or standard.

13 Civil Workspace

14 Exercise Using Workspaces with MX

15 Objective Create MX Projects using workspaces and review Project 1 Create a new project C:\MX Conference 2013\MXSS3 Civil Ensure the following settings Project 2 Create a new project C:\MX Conference 2013\MXSS3 MX Ensure the following settings

16 Summary Startup panel MXStartup Panel User Untitled is essentially the same default mode as in SELECTseries 2 User Example allows access to the example delivered workspace Project Bentley Civil Metric MX project associates to a MSTN workspace and is recalled when selecting the MX Project {MX Project name}.mss Note - Advisable to exit completely to change projects if they use different workspaces

17 Summary Workspaces Example Civil Workspace Used by all Bentley Training material / workshops Different colour pallette (default MSTN), seed files, working units, Default Civil styleset is new Civil_Features_metric.pss The MX_Active_Model is Default Untitled Workspace Essentially the same as SELECTseries 2 Includes MXRoad feature definitions The MX_Active_Model is MX Default Seed file for 2d / 3d is different MX project associates to a MSTN workspace {MX Project name}.mss

18 Administration / Setup Essentials for OpenRoads

19 Installation Allows Side by Side installation with previous versions of MX Differentiator in the default installation is C:\Program Files (x86)\bentley\mx V8i C:\Program Files (x86)\bentley\mx V8i (SELECTSeries 3) Or will have build indicator for updated files..\

20 Advance Preparation - MicroStation Review current MicroStation resources are they in DGNLibs or can they go there? Development of MicroStation element templates for Terrains and graphical filters Review CAD standards changes due to managed civil models and use of reference files in workflows

21 Advance Preparation - Civil Review Design File Settings within Seed Files Determine default settings for Civil Formatting Review Workspace Preferences View Options > Civil Review new configuration variables Review new workflows and determine which areas may be moved forward to new methods. Are there any customized workflows that need to be integrated? Review reports; determine defaults, deficiencies

22 Advance Preparation - Engineering Review horizontal and vertical design standards validate local standards. Superelevation tables SRL External Calculation / Import

23 Resource Usage Reuse: MS levels, fonts, cells, line styles Create: Element templates Element templates DGN Libraries Graphical filters Survey TIW files DGN libraries XIN, PSS, DDB, SMD (XML) Project settings XSL style sheets (reporting) Civil cells Upgrade: Template library add superelevation flag Design Standards add vertical

24 Resource Usage Reuse: MS levels, fonts, cells, line styles Create: Element templates Element templates DGN Libraries Graphical filters Survey TIW files DGN libraries XIN, PSS, DDB, SMD (XML) Project settings XSL style sheets (reporting) Civil cells Upgrade: Template library add superelevation flag Design Standards add vertical

25 What are feature definitions and how can I use my own styles?

26 What is a Feature Definition? What is a Feature Definition? Defines the properties used to control how a feature is to be displayed, annotated, computed, etc.. These are customizeable. These should normally be created in advance by an administrator and propagated across an organization in order to standardize designs.

27 Types of Feature Definitions 3 types of feature definitions are supported. Point Feature Lighting column Control Point Sign post Linear Feature Kerb & Gutter Wall Ditch Surface Feature Existing Ground Aggregate Base Asphalt Pavement

28 Project Explorer Feature Definitions are created, modified and reviewed in MicroStation s Project Explorer application. MicroStation File > Project Explorer > Civil Standards Note: Tab Display Controlled by Settings > Project Explorer

29 Project Explorer The Civil Standards tab will show you what Feature Definitions are contained in your current file, as well as those in any specified DGN Libraries. Current File DGN Libraries

30 Civil_ContentManagementDGNLiblist This variable is used to define which specific DGN Libraries are to be used to define your features. If this variable is not set, then all the DGN Libraries will be read and any that contain features will be listed.

31 Link to Native (MX) Creates an actual link back to a user specified PSS File

32 Link to Native (MX) Since the PSS has no categories/folders, none are available to be carried through to the Feature Definitions.

33 Link to Native (MX) However, right-clicking gives you the ability to create categories.

34 Link to Native (MX) MX String dimensions dictate the resulting mapping to Civil Feature Definitions. Linear Point All Feature strings are given Linear Feature Definitions All Section Strings are given both Linear and Surface Feature Definitions All Point String types are given Point Feature Definitions. Surface MX Triangulation.pts stylesets are given a surface feature definitions. Note - Cross and long section pss result in both linear and surface definitions

35 Link to Native (MX) Feature Names must be unique. As such, each Feature Definition may contain multiple Feature Types. Any Surface Definition Automatically maps to an Element Template not the native style.

36 Link to Native (MX) You could then use standard cut/paste techniques to re-organize your feature definitions.

37 Link to Native (MX) Right-Clicking on any feature definition give you access to multiple options, including the ability to review the properties.

38 Link to Native (MX) Notice that the Feature Definition is automatically linked back to the native style in the PSS. This is where it would get the symbology properties, annotation properties, etc.

39 Link to Native (MX) If you wish to override this automatic designation with another selection from your PSS, you can do this by simply selecting another style from the drop down.

40 Best Practice Linking to your legacy style files is intended to be a starting point to help you get your feature definitions created quickly. Best practice is to do this only once. After the initial linking has been done, any structural changes to the feature definition tree (new features, renaming of features, etc.) should be made directly in the DGN Lib. Note: An exception would be changes to symbology or annotation, which would be made in the legacy style file.

41 Exercise Importing PSS and Creating Feature Definitions

42 Objective Import Styleset to Create Feature Definitions and Review Open the project C:\MX Conference 2013\MXSS3 Civil Note this uses the example workspace and so Mxroad features are not available to use. Create a new DGN MXRoad Features.DGN Project Explorer > Feature Definitions > Link MXRoad.PSS Review results in Project Explorer and discuss Review Feature Definitions properties in Element Information Project Explorer > Feature Definitions > Link MFW Triangulation.pts Review Element Templates Add and configure Terrain Element Templates

43 Summary Feature Definitions Project Explorer / Element Information Feature definition naming prefix Linear Default Settings Auto create 3D Corridor Template Terrain Model Feature Type Create Template Geometry Plan Native Style or Element Template Auto Annotate (requires native style) Auto Export (recommend setting False) 3D / Profile / Intersecting Profile / Cross Section Native Style or Element Template

44 Summary Feature Definitions Surfaces Must use Element Templates Cad Standards for Contours major / minor / depression Triangles Triangle vertices Flow Arrows High and Low Points Save to DGNlib

45 How do MX and the OpenRoads tools integrate?

46 MX Configuration Essentials MX > View > Configuration General Active MX model File Management Seed files Changes to mx_seed_m_3d+2d.dgn Data Conversion Delete Strings from Model on Drop or Delete

47 (Linear) Features Toolbar With no Active model all available features will be available. the feature does not maintain a link to the styleset this comes from the active model With no active MX model present and the feature does not call a element template but requires the pss to define it s display it reverts to the configuration variable defining default styleset MX_DEFAULTCIVILSTYLESET=publicstyles/mxroad.pss # for untitled workspace The processes here are very similar to the MX conversion toolbar for converting CAD graphics to MX string features.

48 (Linear) Features Toolbar The model picker is not the same as normal MX listings, so no right click options for model defaults etc. Use Display toolbar or similar. With a Active Model only features appropriate to that styleset will be listed. Exceptions to this rule Feature names must be unique Construction Make use of Use Active Feature

49 Import from MX Import From file - browse to a model.fil From MX geom from Halgn, Valgn, Verat From Active MX project model.fil Import and Create Civil Rules Makes editable geometry Will not auto save changes # can be toggled on Note G Strings as Alignments with Profile M Strings to 3D linear elements

50 Export to MX The Active Model provides the storage model for export Hint - Use selection set for multiple features to the same model Note Refresh 1 will include ability to use Graphical Filters to be defined that will aid in selection and exporting completed corridor designs linear features

51 Audit Trail Export Geometry Writes to the MX log Halgn, Valgn, Verat Writes to the MXData folder Halgn, Valgn, Verat Note it will overwrite but history is provided in the log file Import Geometry Writes Major Option Script information to the log file This can be captured and used in input files to push geometry from MX if required. Writes to the MXData folder Halgn, Valgn, Verat Note it will overwrite but history is provided in the log file

52 Audit Trail / Input files MX option Script MX uses the major option script to suspend the MXengine and allows processing of external / CAD operations. This process was originally implemented to facilitate Final Drawings annotation and page layout as well as attachment of reference files. Script can be used to call Microstation key-in commands directly using commands and parameters. Syntax Script, key-in {command}, {parameter} The following example can be used to reset the view extents of the drawing. script,fit VIEW EXTENDED 1 Terrain Example script, terrainmodel import file=model.fil model=design edgemethod=noremove Geometry Example script, geometry file import model=proposed name=gc20

53 Exercise Integrating MX & OpenRoads

54 Objective Use MX features in OpenRoads Open the project C:\AU 2013\MXSS3 Civil Open MXRoad Features.DGN created in the last session Create 2 Models MXRoad associating MXRoad.pss MX Detail Design associating MX Detail Design.pss Project Explorer > Feature Definitions > Link MX Detail Design.PSS Use Feature Toolbar to set each model active and review features Project Explorer > Feature Definitions > Link MFW Triangulation.pts Review Element Templates Add and configure Terrain Element Templates

55 Summary MX Features and OpenRoads Import / Export of Civil Features to MX M&G Strings 3D Log file

56 Bentley Learn Server Lectures BCR2LC1 BCR2LC2 BCR3LC17 BCR3LC11 - Administering Bentley Civil Software - Transitioning to OpenRoads Technology - Jump Start with Civil Workspaces - Understanding Features Workshops BCR2WK5 BCR4WK5 - Administering Bentley Civil Software Workshop - Moving to SELECTSeries 3 for Bentley Civil Users Bentley Systems, Incorporated

57 Learning Paths: Ready-Made Training Plans Choose from: Bentley recommendations Configure your own Organizational Personal Select: Product(s) and version(s) Language Training type Enroll team members in: One learning path Multiple learning paths Bentley Systems, Incorporated

58 Transitioning to MX SELECTSeries 3 and OpenRoads Technology Ian Rosam, Product Manager, BSW Development, Civil Design