Transitioning To MX SELECTSeries 3 and OpenRoads Technology

Transitioning to MX SELECTSeries 3 and OpenRoads Technology
Ian Rosam, Product Manager, BSW Development, Civil Design
28-30th July 2013
The MX Association of Australasia
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
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What is OpenRoads?
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OpenRoads is
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Promo/OpenRoads/OpenRoads+Technology.htm
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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
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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
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SELECTseries 3
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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
http://Learn.Bentley.com
@BentleyCivil
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Learning Path:
Heres 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 http://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathDetails?lpId =104292#.UYkxZxK2r9s.email
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@BentleyCivil
I downloaded and installed the software and Im thoroughly overwhelmed.. Where do I start?
Delivered civil workspaces

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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.
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Civil Workspace
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Exercise Using Workspaces with MX
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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
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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
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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
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Administration / Setup Essentials for OpenRoads

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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 ..\08.11.09
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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
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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
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Advance Preparation - Engineering

Review horizontal and vertical design standards validate local standards. Superelevation tables
SRL External Calculation / Import
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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
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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
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What are feature definitions and how can I use my own styles ?
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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.
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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
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Project Explorer
Feature Definitions are created, modified and reviewed in MicroStations Project Explorer application.
MicroStation File > Project Explorer > Civil Standards
Note: Tab Display Controlled by Settings > Project Explorer

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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
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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.
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Link to Native (MX)

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

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

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

MX String dimensions dictate the resulting mapping to Civil Feature Definitions.
Linear All Feature strings are given Linear Feature Definitions All Section Strings are given both Linear and Surface Feature Definitions Point 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
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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.
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Link to Native (MX)

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

Right-Clicking on any feature definition give you access to multiple options, including the ability to review the properties.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exercise Importing PSS and Creating Feature Definitions
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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
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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
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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
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How do MX and the OpenRoads tools integrate?

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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
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(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 its 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.
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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}
Audit Trail / Input files MX option Script
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
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Exercise Integrating MX & OpenRoads
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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
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Summary MX Features and OpenRoads

Import / Export of Civil Features to MX
M&G Strings 3D Log file
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Bentley Learn Server

Lectures BCR2LC1 BCR2LC2 BCR3LC17 BCR3LC11
- 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
@BentleyCivil
Workshops BCR2WK5 BCR4WK5

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@BentleyCivil
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Transitioning to MX SELECTSeries 3 and OpenRoads Technology

Ian Rosam, Product Manager, BSW Development, Civil Design
28-30th July 2013

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Ian Rosam, Product Manager, BSW Development, Civil Design

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

Workshop Agenda (1.5hrs including Q&A)

Administration and setup Essentials for OpenRoads (20mins)

User Essentials of MX SS3 integration (40mins)

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

The MX Association of Australasia

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

Enhanced support for DGN models Enhanced MXSRIPT options

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

Bentley Learn Server

Learning Paths: Ready-Made Training Plans

Enroll team members in:

Delivered civil workspaces

The MX Association of Australasia

What is a MicroStation Workspace?

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

28-30th July 2013

The MX Association of Australasia

Exercise Using Workspaces with MX

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The MX Association of Australasia

Objective Create MX Projects using workspaces and review

Project 2 Create a new project C:\MX Conference 2013\MXSS3 MX

The MX Association of Australasia

Summary Startup panel

The MX Association of Australasia

MX project associates to a MSTN workspace

The MX Association of Australasia

Administration / Setup Essentials for OpenRoads

The MX Association of Australasia

Or will have build indicator for updated files ..\08.11.09

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The MX Association of Australasia

Advance Preparation - MicroStation

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The MX Association of Australasia

Advance Preparation - Civil

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Advance Preparation - Engineering

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The MX Association of Australasia

The MX Association of Australasia

The MX Association of Australasia

The MX Association of Australasia

What is a Feature Definition?

The MX Association of Australasia

Types of Feature Definitions

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The MX Association of Australasia

Note: Tab Display Controlled by Settings > Project Explorer

The MX Association of Australasia

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