Question: 

How do I prepare my OpenBridge data to be published to an iModel?

Answer:

For projects with a single bridge model, you can publish the model directly from the file that contains the bridge model. No other work is necessary.

For projects with multiple bridge models, a container file is recommended.

If you only need to publish the bridge models with no OpenRoads data:

1. Create a 3D container file with OpenBridge Modeler.
   • This container file needs to be created from the correct seed file in the Workspace used by the dataset.
   • The container file needs to have the correct GCS for the project.
2. Attach all needed/required reference files.

If you need to publish the bridge models along with OpenRoads data:

1. Create a 2D container file with OpenBridge Modeler.
   • This container file needs to be created from the correct seed file in the Workspace used by the dataset.
   • The container file needs to have the correct GCS for the project.
2. Attach all needed/required reference files.
   • If the reference file has a default (2D) and default-3D model, attach the default (2D) model only.
   • If the file has only a 2D model(s), attach each desired model as-is.
   • If the file has only a 3D model(s), attach each desired model as-is.
3. Create a Civil model in the container file that results in the creation of a default-3D
   • e.g. Make terrain active
4. Review the hierarchy of the reference files. Be sure that ALL required files\models are listed.
   • Ensure the Reference Display = ON for each reference attachment you want to show in the iModel.
   • Set the 3D-Default model within the “container” file to a minimum nesting depth of 1.
5. Attach all bridge models to the Default-3D model.