Now Available - OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 7.3, 2019 Release 2, version 10.07.03.xx (September 2019)

What's New in OBM CONNECT Edition Update 7.3

This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 7.3

Support for linearly varying concrete beam cross sections
Wet joints (closure pours) between concrete beams
Optional Camber computation based on user input min. clearance and residual camber values
Dimensions for Beam cross section in Beam Definition
Several new copy options on Beam Definition
Add local File menu options for all Libraries, allowing for working outside of ProjectWise
Variable Mapping for Functional Components – Ground tie
Model Tendon Points in OBM templates and transfer to RM
Allow ratio format for Pile batter.
Display Beam Lengths in Beam Layout dialog
Add Deck Layout outline to 2D Beam Layout
Report on Beam Elevations at bottom and top of flange for Steel Girders
Transfer cross frames from OBM to RM
Allow Renaming of Support Lines in Modify Support Line Dialog
Generate accurate Haunch solids for Steel Built-up Beams
Longitudinal Offset for Abutment
Drilled Shaft – Option to specify Bell End
Added Texas U Beams to Beam section template Library
Added NEXT Beams to Beam section template Library
Added Louisiana DOT Beams to Beam section template Library
Tag Piers as Hammer Head, Wall for RCP for Transfer to Analytics.
Update FC for PENNDOT Piers to have different angles for left and right side wing walls
Several Minor UI Enhancements (tool-tips, Copy/Paste to Excel, Improving graphs etc.)
Rectangular Cap Pier - Option to apply Skew to Solids
No Update to MicroStation PowerPlatform. Currently on MicroStation CE Update 12
Update to CIF/ORD v10.07.03.xx

Additional China Specific Enhancements

Wet Joints between beams with different number of Sections. Including for beams without matching sections.
Beam Definition: Load pre-saved beam definitions into grid from XML
Add Multiple Units (comprising bridge type, spans, and support lines) rapidly
Bearing Extension – Show detailed bearing information in placement dialog for selected bearings
Include China specific Bearings (Cells)
Include China specific Functional Components (Metric only)
China specific Material library (Metric only)
China Beam Template library (cross section template in Metric only)