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Table of Contents
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Course Timetable
• Day 1
- Basic concepts of MX and getting started
- Essential housekeeping
• Day 2
• Day 3
- Drawing production
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3. To use all the options contained in this course you will need to have
installed MX V8i or later and the associated Data Set.
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1. MX software was originally developed in the late 1970's by three local authorities
in the United Kingdom. It was known as MOSS until 1998, when it was renamed
MX. In January 2003 Infrasoft Limited merged with Bentley Systems Limited.
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2. The model name should reflect the contents of the model, for example
'EXISTII\IG GROUND' instead of 'MODEL 1'. Note that spaces are allowed but
not hyphens, full stops etc.
3. A separate directory is set up for each project so that the database and any files
associated with the project are stored together. This helps with general file and
project management.
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1. The name that is given to a string gives an indication of the feature being modelled. For
example, in the diagram above, the string 'ev2i' is the right hand verge.
2. MX uses a default naming convention which starts at '0000' and ends at 'ZZZZ'.
3. While the naming convention used in MX is entirely up to the user, the following
restrictions apply:
a. master alignments must have an initial character M
b. geometry strings must have an initial character G
c. point strings, which have no string links, must have an initial character P
d. text strings must have an initial character ,*, (Text strings do not have a level. They
are only used to hold annotation text in modelspace.)
4. All strings in a model must be uniquely named, but the same string name can be used
in different models .
5. The frequency of points along the string is dependent on the user. If the feature being
surveyed or designed has many changes (either horizontally or vertically), it should
have more points than a uniform feature. MX will add extra points to the design strings
in areas where the curvature increases to ensure sufficient resolution to the strings
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"P" string - gaps between each point
1. All points on a string are joined by links, unless a "gap" (discontinuity) is inserted into the string.
Discontinuities are visible both on a drawing and in printed reports. A discontinuity is basically a
missing link in the string, eg oa gap in a surveyed fence .
2. A point string is a special case in that there are no links between the points. An initial character of
'P' indicates a point string. Used for features such as trees or lighting columns.
3. A null level at a point means that the point does not have a level associated with it. The Z value is
given as -999.0 . These points are ignored by functions such as sectioning .
Contours 2 X Y
General features 3 X Y Z
A model will consist of a combination of string types, each string defining a separate feature.
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- Y Northing
• Metres or feet
• Angular measurement
1. MX is actually unitless for the storage of data, but you need to set the units so
that the correct values for areas, volumes, angles and so on are correctly
reported.
2. Angular units can be input and output in different forms but are stored internally
as radians.
3. The system is supplied with defaults for all the above set in a parameter file. This
file can be amended by you to reflect local requirements. There are special
settings for use in the USA, Denmark, and Czech Republic which can be
adapted for use in other regions of the world. If you have any problems with
coordinate systems for a particular country please contact the Bentley Support
Desk who will be pleased to assist where possible.
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1. The MX database has the filename MODEL.FIL. This is the file which
contains the models, strings and points. Therefore, this is the most
important file in a project. Note that the MX database contains only the
coordinate information of the strings and points. It does not contain any
information on the colour or linestyles of the strings.
2. The .mmd file contains the project parameters. These can be modified
by you on entry to the project..
3. Each default model type has a feature name set and a plan style set
associated with it. The models that are created during a project will also
be related to feature and style sets by you. These associations are
stored in the defmods.txt file. This is a text file which MX updates
dynamically as required.
4. The .mmd file and the defmods.txt files could (but shouldn't) be removed
from the project directory without any loss of model data. However, a
new project (.mmd file) would need to be started using the existing MX
database, the project parameters would need to be reset and any
associations remade.
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1. Project Name - this provides the name of the file used to store the project
settings i.e. the ".mmd" file. The project name is limited to 256 characters.
2. Location - directory used to store the project. This foldermust not be stored in
the 'mfw' folder structure (the MX installation) as the project data will be lost
when the next version of the software is installed. The folder will be created if it
does not already exist.
3. Note that it is possible to have more than one .mmd file in a project's working
directory. This can be done by opening a new project in an existing directory
and supplying a new '.mmd' file with a completely new set of parameters. When
this happens, the system will ask you whether you want to replace both the
existing MX database 'model.fil' and the defaults file 'defmods.txt'. It is very
important to select NO , especially for the modelfile, as all the existing coordinate
data will be lost if the database is replaced.
4. A Non- Tangential Alignment is an alignment which may contain angles that have
a discontinuous bearing ie. straight to straight connections. This option can only
be invoked for a New Project.
5. String Naming Convention is essential for MROAD projects.
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2. The same methods work for the AutoCAD and MicroStation environments.
3. When opening an existing project, the last four projects are listed in the Last
Used Projects window. If the required project is not listed, double click on more
to get a standard Windows browser to search for the relevant file - only .mmd
files will be offered.
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1. If the Edit Project Settings box was selected on the Startup panel, this panel will
be displayed. It contains all the parameters that you can set for this particular
project.
2_ The paths to the various libraries are set at startup to point to the central "Public"
library, and to the project directory for the "Project" and "Private" libraries.
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1. Each environment is invoked from a different icon on the desktop or from the
Start menu by using the following:
Start Menu> Programs> Bentley> MX> and then selecting the required
environment icon
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1. After loading the raw survey data, the first thing that is normally done is to draw
the survey in plan. This allows the user to check for obvious errors in the survey,
such as hedges crossing a road, rogue points and so on.
2. If there are such obvious errors, they would need to be corrected, by amending
the offending strings or points in the model.
3. To check for any rogue levels in the survey, contours of the survey model would
be generated. Any errors would once again be corrected, and the model re
triangulated and re-contoured.
4. You should remember that by adjusting the model you are not adjusting the
originating data. Also, you should consider whether it is your responsibility to
make the corrections or whether it should be returned to the survey contractor
for correction.
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1. The directory in which you will be working should contain some start-up files
(suffix .txt). These are GENIO files and will be used to generate the initial models
used during this course. If these files are missing please advise the instructor who
will install them for you.
2. GENIO files are text files and are the standard method of transferring data to and
from MX projects.
3. The data shown above is an example of the usual type of survey data that is be
read into the MX database. When this file is run, the following will occur:
a. Create a model called 'Existing Ground' - error will be given if model already
exists.
b. Specify the model name into which the data are to be placed i.e.
GENIO,EXISTING GROUND
4. NOTE: If the first line that is read in a genio file is GENIO,'MODELNAME' and the
model already exists, then the string data will be APPENDED to the model - so
take care !!
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2. Files with any other extension can be found and accessed by using the "Files of
type" dialogue.
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Hint: You should relate each model to suitable style and feature set at the earliest
opportunity
1. Feature name sets help you to name strings when creating new features. They
also encourage a consistent office standard to string naming. However, you still
have final control of the string name used, unless the MX String Naming
Convention is turned on, or the application has specific naming requirements.
2. Feature Name Set provides the names of the MX-related layers/levels, thereby
providing a two-way transfer between MX and the drafting system.
3. Plan style sets are used to define the style in which the strings should be
displayed. They specify details of the colour and line style of the strings, fonts
and general symbology. This ensures that as strings are added to a model, or
changes are made, they are drawn in a consistent manner every time.
4. Every model should be related to appropriate style- and feature sets at the
earliest opportunity.
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1. The style set selector will, by default, take you to the "Public" library. You can
select the style set from other libraries as necessary.
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1. This technique of selecting Edit Model Defaults with the right mouse button (in
the model name box) can be used with any data panel. Generally, however, it is
used when first displaying the model
2. When you relate models to style and feature sets MX writes the relevant
information to the file defmods.txt. Then, whenever MX displays anything from
this model it looks at the defined style set to acquire the required style.
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Survey Input displaying the model
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1. The ???? in the string name box say "display all strings covered by the style set
instructions" .
2. The Display All strings checkbox causes IVIX to display all strings even though
there may be no drawing instructions. In this case the strings will be drawn in
grey with solid lines. You will, at least, know that they exist.
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Survey Input displaying he model
• Hiding or Deleting MX graphical elements
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2. In tl1e above example, all the spot levels will be made invisible. The strings are
selected by typing the characters required (L ???) or by selecting the feature
type.
3. To hide or delete all items of the same type - select them as a Group. This
makes showing hidden data faster as MX treats them as a single item rather
than individual ones.
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1. Notice how the use of a style set has produced a good working drawing with
various colours and styles of interpretation utilised. As new strings are added to
the model, they will be automatically drawn with the correct interpretation.
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2. The CAD toolboxes are Main, Level Manager, Attributes and View Groups.
4. The menu can be switched between MX and CAD by selecting CAD and then
CAD Menu.
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View Controls
• View Controls in MX
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Models
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1. Primary Tools
a. The Models dialog manages models
b. The References dialog attaches and detaches referenced models, adjusts
reference settings and select reference tools.
c. The Level Manager includes a list of models, levels, and filters on the left,
and a detail section on the right.
d. Select multiple design files and/or reference attachments from the tree by
holding the left mouse button down and dragging the cursor over the
desired files. The levels for all the selected files display in the level list.
e. The Level Display turns levels on and off.
f. Element Information displays element information, such as its type,
attributes, and geometry, and permits modification
g. Toggle AccuDraw facilitates data point entry
h. Toggles PopSet Enable/Disable, prevents the display of a Tool Settings
window while you are not adjusting its controls.
2. Attributes Toolbox
a. The Attributes dialog sets the properties of an element and applies them to
a new element or one or more existing elements.
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1. View Groups
a. A view group is a named collection of eight view windows which allows you to set up your
desktop to display your preferences including number of open view windows, window size
and view orientation. Each view group is associated with a model making it easy to access
and navigate through different models in the active OGN file, via the View Group menu.
b. Where, during a design session, you activate models in more than one OGN file, you can
also use the View Groups window to easily navigate the current session's model history in
multiple files. That is, you can switch between models you have activated, regardless of the
files in which those models reside.
2. Main Toolbox
a. Element Selection selects and deselects elements.
b. Place Fence , places a rectangular shape around objects.
c. The tools in the Manipulate tool box are used to copy, move, resize, rotate, mirror, create
arrays, align and stretch elements
d. The View Control tool box contains tools for manipulating views in the active OGN file.
Tools that are 3D specific are disabled when working in a 20 model.
e. The tools in the Change Attributes tool box are used to change an element to the active
element attribute settings.
f. The tools in the Groups tool box are used to create and manipulate complex chains,
complex shapes, and graphic groups
g. The tools in the Modify tool box are used to modify element geometry
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This option requires that models are selected on the checkbox to the left of each model name.
Highlighted means that the model name is displayed on a highlighted background, note that the
CTRL key can be used to highlight more than one model name.
a. Save - Creates a Display Set that can be recalled.
b. Create a New Plan Drawing from a saved Display Set - Select a saved Display Set to
create a new plan drawing.
c. Erase the Plan Drawing then display the selected MX Model(s) - Check to display a model,
the drawing is updated immediately. Uncheck a model to remove it from the drawing.
d. Display the selected MX Model(s) over the current plan drawing - Permanently greyed.
Only available on the MX Model Display toolbar.
e. Erase the selected MX Models from the plan drawing - Click to erase the selected models
from the plan drawing.
f. Delete the selected MX Models from the model file - Click to delete the selected models
from the model file.
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h. Copy Selected Models - Click to copy the highlighted models.
i. Paste Copied Models - Click to paste copied models. l\Jote that models will be pasted with
numerical suffix which increments as each paste is made.
2. Note: Right hand mouse button selection permits the following functions; New Model , Delete
Model , Copy Model, Paste Model and Edit Model Defaults. You can also rename a model by
highlighting it and reciicking.
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recalled quickly and efficiently in the future.
2. A Display Set is a drawing (dgn or dpw) comprising one or more models at a
specified scale.
a. Display Set Name - Type or select from the list the name of the Display Set
to save.
b. Display Set Comment - Type a comment to aid your memory when you
recall this Display Set.
c. Drawing Name The name of the drawing * .dgn.
d. Scale - Type the scale of select it from the list.
e. Delete - Delete the current Display Set from the list.
f. Delete All - Delete all the Display Sets from the list.
g. Cancel - Cancel the option to save the Display Set.
h. OK - Click to save the Display Set..
3. You will be warned if you attempt to overwrite an existing Display Set, and asked
if you wish to continue.
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2. The type of CAD drawing can be selected from the Save as type list.
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1. Used to attach and detach referenced models, adjust reference settings and
select reference tools. On the Primary Tools toolbox select the References icon.
2. References are previously created drawings that can be attached to the current
drawing.
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1. Menus can be pinned in MX. For example on the drawing frame select MX Output Window.,
when the output window appears in the display click on the pin icon, top right of MX Output frame
and this pins the window to the drawing frame.
2. The output window now appears as a toggle on the drawing frame. Put the mouse cursor over
the toggle and the MX Output window appears .. To remove the output window just click
anywhere in the display.
3. On the top right of the MX Output window you will see a Pin icon, if you select this pin icon then
the window will stay permanently open.
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1. To access the MX menu structure on the tasks toolbar we need to select from the Tasks list icon
on the Tasks tool bar, usually located on the left side of the display.
2. On the Tasks icon select the down arrow and from the resultant list pick from Tasks>MXRoad
Suite. The MXROAD Suite is now the active menu on the tasks toolbar .
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• MXROAD Suite dialog menu ...
- Tasks menu can appear as a dialog box
• File> CAD Menu> Workspace>
Preferences
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1. The toolbar view for the Tasks menu can be changed to a dialog view. To do this we need to go
to the CAD settings for our MX session.
2. From File> CAD Menu> Workspace> Preferences. The preferences panel appears on the
panel select Task Navigation and then Presentation. Change this to Dialog.
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• IVlXROAD Suite dialog menu ...
- Hot keys .. .
• to activate hot keys
1. Hot keys can be set to access the MX Menu structure in the Tasks Menu. To activate the Hot
Keys the user will have to go to the CAD Menu> Workspace> Preferences> Position Mapping.
Then select Use Position Mapping.
2. On the Tasks Menu now you will have letters or numbers just select the letter or number on your
keyboard and the relevant MX Panel will pop up.
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- dock the Window (drag to bottom of frame)
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• Deriving information from the display
• Two basic forms of information:
- Point-related - ToolTip on string contact
• choice of information - select View> Preferences
• information at cursor or in mini-window
• coincident strings identified by'> >' in panel
- Point Information
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2. Feature strings in MX are 3-dimensional and contain X,Y and Z at each point.
They do not hold information about chainage, bearing and radius. If these boxes
are selected no information relating to chainage, bearing or radius will be
displayed.
3. When two or more strings lie under the cursor the » symbol will be shown. By
clicking the right mouse button the ToolTip will change to show the next string in
the list. Alternatively, you can press the tab key to scroll through the strings, but
you must keep the cursor over the strings in question.
4. A MiniFrame Window is used when you would prefer to have the ToolTip
appearing in the same position at all times. The window can be placed anywhere
on the screen. The current string can be displayed in magenta by turning on the
Highlight Status Element.
5. If the background of the ToolTip turns to red, it shows that the picture has
become out of sync with the model file. Use Display> Plan with Styleset to
refresh the drawing.
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1. All the PSM's are set to a default PSM. For example, XYZ is the default PSM.
Using the right mouse button, the PSM can be changed to any of the others. It
will revert to the default when the panel is closed.
2. This default can be changed using the 'Unlocked' area of the status bar (below
the MX graphics window). Click into the 'Unlocked' area with the right mouse
button. Select the preferred setting. PSM setting can still be changed on panels
as before.
3. The Single Pick setting is for defining how points are selected from the screen.
The two methods of working are:
a. Single Pick - this returns the required value when the mouse button is
clicked. For example, when using PSM 'Intersection', place the cursor over
the intersection of two strings, the XY coordinates are returned.
b. Multi Pick - you need to select all the data explicitly. For example, when
using PSM 'Point', two picks are required, one to select the string and the
second to select the point.
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designer.
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available.
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1. The Point Information function derives information from a string point, or from
string or normal intersections. Right click to access the relevant PSM.
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1. In this example, the point selected is on a reference string, the crossfall to the
carriageway edge, and the gradient along the reference string are displayed. The
annotation arrows reverse when crossfall or gradient are negative.
2. Using the icons you can:
a_ Select a point on any string
b. Move along the string from point to point using the forward and backward
arrows
c. Set the options including; default zoom factor and annotation options
d. Zoom to selected point
e. Adjust the annotation size
3. You can also select a range of points.
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1. Note if none of the strings display a chainage value, even if you have asked for
it, this is because all the strings in the survey are 3D and only have an X, Y and
Z value at each point.
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Note: triangle sides cannot cross string links
1. Existing or proposed surfaces are modelled using strings along breaklines in the
surface, such as kerb lines, river banks, carriageway edges etc., with level and
point strings 'filling in' the rest of the detail. However, when analysing a model it
is always better to form a triangulation mesh from the string data. In this way,
data cannot be missed.
2. When creating the triangular mesh from the strings, the triangles should be as
equiangular as possible. MX triangulation routines have an extra criterion which
states that string links must be maintained (unless you specifically change the
setting). This means that a string link must become a triangle edge, even if the
triangles become elongated.
3. String links are only maintained if the levels at each end are valid.
4. Within MX, two types of triangulation can be generated . The first uses only one
model to create the triangulation, for use when contouring, while the second
uses two models to create an isopachyte triangulation , allowing the level
difference between the two surfaces to be analysed.
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1. The three most common forms of problem in a survey are "null" and zero levels and
crossing string links.
2. The null level, strictly speaking, is not an error; it may well have been introduced
into the survey where the surveyor is not certain that he can reliably give you a level
on the point. However, it it essential that you know where this occurs, so that you
can interpret correctly the results of analysis.
3. The zero level, on the other hand, is a major problem, unless your scheme really is
set at or about the level datum! As far as MX is concerned, the value zero is a
genuine level, whereas in some software it may be used to record the fact that no
level exists. Obviously, it is of prime importance that you find all occurrences of zero
levels and that you rectify the problem .
4. The third common problem occurs when two strings cross at different levels. This is
described on the following pages, but these intersections must be found.
5. Surface Analysis and the Surface Checker can be used on both survey and design
models, to find Significant data errors.
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Surface Checker
• Checking for data conflicts
- Select Analysis> Surface Checker
3. You can delete or rename and save the temporary Surface Checker model, you
can also delete or retain Surface Checker information on the display.
5. The Temporary Surface Checker model contains; pre-defined strings (one for
each check carried out), the string contains one point for each instance found.
The strings are named for example, PLOW for the low point check.
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MicroStation 2D "spot levels"
1. The modify functions allows you to edit models and strings, for example
correcting errors in a survey.
2. Free/secure Model toggles the model state from a free model (a model which
can be changed) to a secure model (a model which cannot be amended).
3. Some of the functions available through this menu are also possible through the
Explorer.
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1. The functions available are used to amend the details of the strings in a model.
It is important to note that the model data are being amended when using these
options.
2. Some of the functions available through this menu are also possible through the
Explorer.
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Snapping Tools
1. You can construct a string from any combination of new points and existing
string points. You then save the string with a new or existing string name. In the
latter case, this overwrites the existing string .
2. The snapping tools are as follows:
a. Turn on shortcut keys and autoload
b. Select in free space (no snap)
c. Snap to one point on string
d. Load all points from string
e. Load points from start of string to selected point
f. Load points from selected point to end of string
g. Load points from string between selected points
3. Snapping tools can be greyed out when they are not applicable to the action
button selected.
4. Right clicking reverses the direction of the last selected range.
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1. Unlike Delete from Graphics (in the View menu), this option will remove strings
from the model. Once the strings are deleted, there is no way of retrieving them
i.e. there is no 'undo' function.
2. If the strings are on the display, they will be removed from the display.
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Modify Edit point
• Amending values at a point
- select string and pOint
- revise X,V or Z values
- return to original option
- set Z= zero or null (-999.0)
1. This option allows you to amend the coordinates of a point. The new
coordinates can be given using any of the point selection methods.
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points.
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the stream
- change the grey strings to
any other string type you
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1. When changing string names, the descriptions in the list are derived from the
associated feature set.
2. Note how the renamed strings are redrawn with an appropriate linestyle and
colour. These are derived from the related style set.
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Checking the survey
• The survey is critical to the design ...
• You must check that it contains no serious errors ..
1. The three most common forms of problem in a sUNey are "null" and zero levels and
crossing string links.
2. The null level, strictly speaking, is not an error; it may well have been introduced
into the sUNey where the sUNeyor is not certain that he can reliably give you a level
on the point. However, it it essential that you know where this occurs, so that you
can interpret correctly the results of analysis.
3. The zero level, on the other hand, is a major problem, unless your scheme really is
set at or about the level datum! As far as MX is concerned, the value zero is a
genuine level, whereas in some software it may be used to record the fact that no
level exists. Obviously, it is of prime importance that you find all occurrences of zero
levels and that you rectify the problem.
4. The third common problem occurs when two strings cross at different levels. This is
described on the following pages, but these intersections must be found .
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1. The Surface Analysis Wizard creates a triangulation of the model which is used to
analyse the surface.
2. Options displays the defaults menu panel. You can set default values for this
project. Preset values may be amended while using each analysis tool.
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1. This function will take the triangulation and divide it into 10 bands (by default).
Each of the level bands is then coloured to display the height of the contours.
The Key button is used to display a table showing the colour and the range of
levels it represents.
2. If the bands are calculated from the triangulation, the level of the triangle centroid
is used to determine into which band the triangles is to be placed. This can result
in the bands having a jagged appearance.
3. If the bands are calculated between contours, the wizard will create contours at
the levels required and then re-triangulate these new contours. This results in
each of the bands having a smooth edge.
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2. When you click Finish, you are able to save the temporary models created by the
wizard. The triangulation model should be saved for future use by other analysis
functions which may be used later in the design process.
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ab Surface Analysis
1. At the end of this workshop, the triangulation model is to be stored to be used for
creating the earthworks slopes and to generate existing cross sections.
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Housekeeping
• Surface Analysis and other functions use temporary
models
- Can get very large - especially if smoothed contours used
- Frequently not stored for re-use
1. Whenever MX is asked to delete data it leaves the data behind in the modelfile!
Instead, it deletes any reference to the data by removing the model and string
names from the relevant lists - "if it's not in the list it doesn't exist"
2. This naturally results in the modelfile getting larger and larger as time goes on .
When initially set up the modelfile can hold 500,000 MX records (about
35,000,00030 points). This modelfile, when full, would be approximately 2.5GB
in size! If it ever gets to 95% full a splash panel will be displayed stating
"Recommended Compress of the Modelfile". You can't ignore it as you have to
select OK to dismiss the panel. What you may not be aware of, however, is that
the model has already been expanded by 10%. So, you can see that if you are
warned several times , the modelfile will have been expanded by 10% of it's
current size each time and will take up very large volumes of disk space . You
have been warned!
3. Continual use of the Surface Analysis functions without any housekeeping being
done, even on quite modest projects, can result in very large modelfiles
(modelfiles >130mb are not uncommon in this situation). So, ensure that you
"Compress" the modelfile regularly (say, at the end of each MX day).
4. The housekeeping tools are found under File> File Management and it is
recommended that you use both the Report Modelfile and Compress functions.
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1. Before you compress the modelfile make a backup copy. If you should be
unlucky and the computer crashes part-way through the compression it is
possible (but extremely unlikely) for the database to become corrupt. By taking
your own copy beforehand you are safeguarding against a very unlikely disaster.
2. You could use Windows ExplorerTM to take a copy (right click model.fil then copy
and then in the same pane right click - paste - you will get Copy of model.fil) or
you could use WinZip or a similar application. This is strongly recommended if
your modelliles are very large, as MX will need space to take its own copy for
the Compress function.
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• Before compression
1. First, Check Model File Records - the results are displayed in the Output
Window.
2. The number of records occupied shows how much data is registered within the
modelfile, and is accessible_
3_ The number of records used is the total amount of data that has been stored in
the current version of the modelfile. This includes both accessible data and
deleted data.
4. MX also reports the maximum size of the modelfile - in the example shown
above it has been set to 500,000 MX records in anticipation of very large
amounts of data being processed. Normally you would not need to worry about
this.
5. Note: Model.fil is a binary file and must not be edited using standard editing
techniques. It is recommended that a backup of the project structure, including
model.fil, is made at regular intervals during the project development. This has a
number of advantages, such as; development and testing of multiple strategies,
rewind development by one or more intervals, safeguard against computer disc
crash and data loss. This implies that the regular backup is written to a separate
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strings and check the integrity of the internal pointer structure. If it is in sound
condition the message "0 pointer error(s) found" will be issued.
3. If this report gives an indication of pointer errors you will need to find out where
the corruption lies. Select Check String Pointers - MX will then read every string
in every model and will identify which string has become corrupted . How you
recover will depend on which string (and its type) has become corrupt.
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necessary - use the techniques given on the
preceding pages
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Dynamic reports Pavement and subgrade
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Surface analysis
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Delete string groups - - - - - '
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Hor. and Vert, alignment
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Alignment reports - - - - - - - - ' ' - - - - - - - - Road Design
1. The MXROAD toolbar gives quick access to all the road design functions and
other commonly used options. All the options provided on the toolbar can also be
accessed from the MX menu.
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Quick Alignment
• Intersection Point method - horizontal and vertical
- Drag and drop Intersection Points
- Move/slide IP
- Edit curve details
- Construct tools
- Easy to learn, easy to use
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Quick Horizontal Alignment - QHA
• Access from the main menu
- Design > Quick Alignment> Horizontal Design
1. Quick Horizontal Alignment design can be accessed from either the main menu:
Design> Quick Alignment> Horizontal Design or from any of the MX Application
toolbars.
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1. The Quick Alignment - Model Selection dialog will require the name of the model
which will store the alignment and the name of the alignment string.
2. If you are using MXROAD the string name must follow the String Naming
Convention. If you are not using MXROAD then the string name must begin with
M.
3. General Approach includes:
a. Set general parameters
b. Place IPs in approximate location
c. Revisit each IP, repositioning or modifying curve details as needed.
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A - Parameters - default radius, transition values F - Construct tools
B - Add IP's - snap-to-point ontoft, keyboard entry G - Undo - multiple actions ...
C - Move IP - unconstrained or slide H - Reverse alignment direction ..
D - Insert or Delete IP I - Check clearance
E - Edit current curve details OK -Accept design, create Master String
1. Parameters - Set the default radius and transition parameters. Use a standard
value for the scheme and change individual curves as necessary.
5. Clearances - Check distances between the design and other known points.
Identify required clearances and then design around them.
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1. In the parameters you can specify the default parameters you wish to use on this
alignment. The parameters will stay current for any alignment in this project until
amended.
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Keyboard entry
1. Adding IP's - select the IP position with the cursor. With snap off the selection is
anywhere in the picture; turn snap on and the selection will be the nearest string
point when the cursor is covering a string.
2. As you add IP's the default curve radius and transition will be added between the
IP locations.
3. IP's can also be added by typing in the Easting (X) and Northing (Y) location.
This can be done by selecting the keyboard icon from the tool bar.
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1. To amend a curves values, select the Edit Curve Details icon and select the
curve you wish to amend by clicking on it on the display.
2. The current values will appear in the dialog box, just amend the values and
select OK.
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Slide on bearing
Free move
1. To amend an IP location by free drag, select it from the screen and with the left
hand mouse button depressed move the IP to the location of your choice. Note
any curves or transitions associated to that IP will move along with it.
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1. Use the information provided to create the alignment for MC1 O. Your results
should be similar to those shown.
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QVA
• Select the Master string (from the screen or list box)
• Select the terrain model to be sectioned
-- Use triangulation models whenever possible
- Add additional terrain models if desired
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1. Section more than one surface if required - check the collinear profile box.
Additional dialogues will appear, one per additional profile.
2. When you click Next> from the final Terrain model panel the Quick Vertical
Alignment tool bar is displayed together with the both a plan view and a profile
view containing the sectioned terrain models.
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dynamic vertical
chainage and level current "snap" profile
scale adjustment
J- Reset Origin ., Snap to Point -"<. Move X (Skid) i!!; Zoom to Plan
i' Show Details H Lock Start/End IPs ,., Fit VC Thru Point IOl Tracking ON/OFF
• Parameters + 'Table View ;- Set Gradients ~ Annotate
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1. The vertical alignment toolbar has tools to create the vertical alignment plus
functions relating to IP movement and surface snapping. Adjust the horizontal
vertical scale relationship to suit the need of the site.
2. As the cursor is moved along the profile, chainage and level are shown. Warning
is given if the gradient exceeds the defaults set, the value is displayed on a red
background.
3. Snap to a surface - the current snap surface is indicated by the coloured square
on the tool bar. Change to the required surface as necessary.
4. The vertical profile is built using the default K-values or radii for both summit and
valley curves. Individual curves may be amended as required.
5. Warnings are given for curves that overlap, or extend beyond the limits of the
ground profile. These conflicts must be resolved before the vertical design can
be completed.
6. Curve data can be entered or modified through the Table View. As the data is
entered, the graphical display is automatically updated . The Table View panel can
be open while changes to IPs are made graphically.
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QVA Parameters
• Define default parameters to use for each alignment
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a. Define K Values or Radii to indicate which method will be used when
creating curves
b. Hog Curve K Value
c. Sag Curve K Value
d. Maximum Grade % - all gradients will be checked to ensure that they are no
greater than this value.
e. Minimum Grade % - all gradients will be checked to ensure that they are no
less than this value.
2. Vertical Curve Locking - Vertical curve locking is used when IPs are moved to
indicate whether the radius of the curve should remain constant and the length
of the curve change, or whether the length of the curve should remain constant
and the radius of the curve change. Select Lock VC Length or Lock VC Radius
as required.
3. Annotation - Select an annotation settings file (*.mxtip) to apply and
automatically update annotation to the current working design. Selecting a
simple style at this point will keep the design clearer as you are working on it.
You can select a more detailed settings file to apply annotation when you
complete the design and exit.
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QVA Additional Profiles
• Additional models can be sectioned
- Use to fit profile to intersecting roadway
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1. Additional profiles can be added to the drawing by selecting the Profile Surface
Details icon. From the dialog, select the surface to be added to the display.
2. Tick the Show Details area to change the colour or line style defaults
3. Surfaces that are currently displayed can be removed.
4. Selecting the Advanced button adds offset profiles and/or associated strings to
the display.
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1. Snap surface selector lists all the surfaces to which IPs may be snapped. By
default, the existing ground surface is selected.
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to surface or point
1. Adding IPs - select the IP position with the cursor. With snap off the selection is
anywhere in the picture; turn snap on and the selection is the nearest string point
when the cursor is covering a string.
2. As IPs are added, the default curve radius or K Values are added between the IP
locations.
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QVA Locking IPs
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1. It is not always easy to snap to the first or last point of any profile so MX makes
it easy. When creating a profile, just select two IP locations on the screen.
Select the surface to snap to, it may be different surfaces for each IP. Then
select the Lock IP icon and choose the method from the dialog box.
2. IP's can be locked to chainage and gradient (the gradient is the derived gradient
between the IP you are moving and the next or previous one).
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1. The Text Editor can be used to create and manipulate IPs using a table view,
rather than dynamic IP manipulation .
2. For each IP, there is a row of data cells which can be edited to manipulate the
profile at that point. To edit a value, double-click a cell, type the new value and
press Return> .
3. A red coloured cell indicates that there is an error in the value; for example, an
overlap has been detected between adjacent curves.
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QVA Move IP
• Four options to move an IP
- Free drag
- Slide on grade
- Move vertically
- Move along chainage, no elevation change
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1. Setting gradients for any IPs except the first and last on the alignment. Select an
IP with gradients on either side, then re-specify the in-gradient or the out
gradient.
2. When the last IP added is selected , the option works as a construction tool. The
In-Gradient % will be shown and by default the value in the in-field is that to the
end of the alignment. Specify the Out-Gradient % and the distance to which the
gradient will extend to define the next IP in the alignment.
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Carriageway Design
• Design> Road Design> Carriageways...
• Template-based design using
- Template adjustment
1. The Road Design toolbar contains the tools to creating a road design. The tools
would typically be used in the sequence left to right.
2. Carriageways
3. Rule-based Superelevation
4 . Road Widening
5. Shoulders
6. Kerbs Verges and Footways
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Carriageway Design
• Design process
- Select road centre line
- Leads onto the template library
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• Library of standard road
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- Select graphically or from
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1. The LC** string is used by MXROAD as the basis for all levels across the
template. The superelevation functions will update the levels on the LC** string
if necessary, therefore maintaining the MC** string levels intact as the original
vertical profile design. This is done to ensure that you can go back to the
vertical profile design phase if necessary.
3. When you have made changes to the template, click Next> either Save to
overwrite the template you opened, or Save As to create a new template with a
new name. You will have the opportunity to store the template in either the
Public, Project or Private folders.
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