SS3 Corridor Graphics
I like how the "perimeter" or furthest extents of a corridor is where the corridor graphic element is placed. This is especially helpful when using one corridor to clip another. However, it turns out,...
View ArticleLine strings to shapes
I want to mesh all components in a design file but I've noticed that only shapes can be meshed. In other word, outlines of the design that are made of line strings can not be meshed.I thought I could...
View ArticleGEOPAK-TEMPLATE POINT PROPERTIES
Hello,I have right-clicked a point to edit and I am expecting to see the "End Condition Properties" boxes on left side of dialog. However, I do not see any of these options such as Check for...
View ArticleDisplaying Grid/Ground Coordinates
Since Grid lengths do not match lengths on the ground surface, I would like to know if there is a way to display/label grid coordinates if the eletments in the file are drawn at ground coordinates...
View ArticleWhat Microstation product is equivalent to Civil 3D, InRoads or geopak?
Hello! I am wondering if anybody can tell me what Microstation product is equivalent to Civil 3D. We have always done our siteplans with basic MicroStation but a lot of the new hires we get are...
View ArticleBoring Profiles using Borehole Navigator
I have a profile that begins @ sta 21046+49.14 and ends @ sta 21053+69.86. The profile cell is placed @ sta 21000+00.00 so when I go to create my boring profile, I get an error that sta 21000+00.00 is...
View ArticleGEOPAK-TEMPLATE SECTION LABEL
Hello,If I want to change a road template by applying an end condition exception and then check the section in the Roadway Designer. Is there a way to dimension the horizontal width and/or slope of a...
View ArticleGEOPAK-TIN FILE FROM A DTM FILE
Hello,I am new to Geopak V8i SS2 and learning the corridor tools. I would like to make a *.tin file from a *.dtm file. The DTM tools does not have an option to select a *.dtm file but only a *.dat...
View ArticleGEOPAK-SECTIONS FROM SURFACES
Hello,I am learning Geopak V8i SS2 Corridor Modeling tools. I have been following a local DOT training guide and using a corridor model that has been provided. The exercise is to generate some...
View ArticleVertical Annotation
I imported an existing vertical alignment from a profile. When I annotate it to show the existing grades, it shows the grades for every minor change and it is impossible to read. Is there a way to set...
View ArticleDesign Speed in Superelevation
I have designed an alignment in which design speed is varying from 30kmph to 80kmph . My question is while designing superelevation what design speed is to be provided ???? either 30kmph or 80kmph in...
View ArticlePowerCivil and Windows 8.1
I had PowerCivil on Windows 7 and it worked fine (well, not compared to AutoCAD but that's a different story). I recently got Windows 8.1 and loaded PowerCivil on to it. When I open any .dgn's or...
View ArticleSuper Elevation
Hi,it is possible to apply a Super Elevation in the following manner in SS3I want to make an offset of my centreline and from that offset I want to create the super elevations. See ImageThanks in...
View ArticleGEOPAK-ACTIVE SURFACE FORMAT
Hello,I am new to Geopak V8i SS2 and learning the corridor tools.I have imported a surface to be the active surface, initially as a *.dtm surface file. After learning how to convert it to a *.tin...
View ArticleDefine Horizontal Alignment From Existing Elements
I am new to Microstation and Inroads as of a month ago. I am an expert in AutoCRUD and Land Desktop-->Civil 3D so I (supposedly) know my way around CAD.I have a file given to me containing an...
View Articlesystem fault 20301 in OpenRoads
When attempting: Right click on corridor in project explorer, corridor creation tools, corridor objectsI receive an unhandled exception, hit continue and receive system fault 20301. (Error messages...
View ArticleGEOPAK-ACTIVE SURFACE
Hello,I am new to Geopak V8i SS2 and learning the corridor tools.Can there be more than one active surface defined in the corridor modeling dialog?
View ArticleGEOPAK-ROAD SECTIONS
Hello,I am new to Geopak V8i SS2 and learning the corridor tools.I have used the Draw Cross Sections from Surface button in the Corridor Modeling dialog. I see the surfaces in section and section...
View ArticlePOWER GEOPAK VERSUS GEOPAK
Hello,I am new to Geopak V8i SS2.I have to make a decision about purchasing PowerGeopak V8i SS2 versus Geopak V8i SS2. I am doing work for a local DOT that is standardized on Geopak V8i SS2 and have...
View ArticleGEOPAK ROAD - DIVIDED RECONSTRUCTION CROSS SECTIONS
Good afternoon,I have been using GEOPAK for several years but now have been assigned to develop very detailed and technical interstate cross sections.The template is a divided reconstruction...
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