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Using Microstation V8i and GEOPAK to auto-generate linework from survey data using linking codes

Randal Flagg — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:50:36 GMT

Hello,

I recently asked a similar question to this, but have refined what I'm looking for a little bit better:

I'm trying to apply storm sewer survey data (either a .csv file or .txt file with X and Y coordinates, elevation, and linking codes for as-built inverts) to a 2d linework drawing. I am using Microstation V8i Select Series 10 with GEOPAK (For clarification, not OpenRoads and not Inroads. It's possible for me to get OpenRoads, but it is my understanding that I don't need it to accomplish this). In order to do this, I am using a setup and seed file that should already have all the relevant standards and have it's features defined. I am under the impression that given the way the survey data is formatted, it's possible to import this survey data and have it auto generate the linework in a short amount of time (I was told that once I learn this, formatting the survey data will take most of my time, and "running it" in the drawing would be <5 minutes).

What I'm struggling with is importing the survey data. I have very little Micro-station experience, so I'm not really sure where to begin. I've attached example survey data and the linework the data was used to generate. This example uses Fiber Optic cable, but the process should be the same.

communities.bentley.com/.../6318.3d_2D00_dgn_2D00_Sample.pdf communities.bentley.com/.../5751.Coded_5F00_Coordinate_5F00_Text_5F00_File_5F00_Example_5F00_Fiber_2D00_Optic.pdf

If anyone could point me in the right direction to start learning how to do this, that would be great! My hope is that I can accomplish this without mastering Microstation. If it's needed, I can go through the courses and learn these skills from the ground up, but I'd like to avoid that if possible as this is the only thing I would need to do in Microstation in the immediate future.

Thank you in advance for any help. I greatly appreciate it! Please let me know if there's any other information I can provide.

I am new to MicroStation, and would like to apply 3 dimensional survey data to a plan. What skills within MicroStation would I need to learn to accomplish this?

Randal Flagg — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:06:36 GMT

Hello,

As the title states, I am new to MicroStation. I have a decent amount of AutoCAD experience, but those skills don't seem to translate too well into MicroStation.

Basically, I only need to do one specific thing with MicroStation: Apply 3D storm sewer data (coordinates and elevations) to a 2D Microstation plan view drawing. I have all the survey data needed to complete this, I'm just not sure where to begin learning what to do.

Any help is greatly appreciated. What I'm looking for specifically is some direction into what tools and skills I'll need to learn to complete the linework drawing described above. MicroStation is pretty comprehensive, and as a result, the tutorial videos cover a huge range of subjects and are somewhat overwhelming. I've attached the coded survey data I'll be using to complete this work for reference, and an example of the type of drawing that I am trying to produce.

communities.bentley.com/.../3d_2D00_dgn_2D00_Sample.pdf

Thanks in advance

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