News and Changes in OpenCities Map CONNECT Edition - Update 4

See what's new in the latest release of OpenCities Map:

Save time

  • The performance when opening files with multiple models has been improved.
    • Up-to 90 % in time reduction

 Accelerate workflow

  • OpenCities Map can now natively read and write to ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online databases.
    • No more need to create shape files, as a transfer medium, to use this data in Map.
    • Use OpenCities Map editing power inherited from its CAD roots to edit these assets.
    • Map CONNECT Edition now adds many long-requested database support
      • ArcGIS Server
      • ArcGIS Online
    • All these new databases are supported in Read Only in Map PowerView but in read / write in the other flavors.

  • Labeling has several enhancements such as: specifying label frequency, specifying area type to label, trimming labeled elements to the view, containing labels within a closed element, and setting the maximum label size factor. These new options are only available in the Technology Preview.
  • Label Collision Detection to detect and resolve text conflicts is available in the Technology Preview.
  • Split Polygon and Merge Polygon can now be applied on 3D features and has been added to Modify ribbon group in the Map workflow.
    • Only available in OpenCities Map Enterprise
    • These tools were only available when a 2D model was active
    • Can split multiple polygons in a single operation
    • The polygons can automatically be selected by the cut line
    • Works also on polygon collection

User friendliness

  • The Search dialog and Data Browser now support the inclusion of domain list values.
  • Saved searches (*.ecquery.xml) can now be accessed with a key-in.

New Feature

  • The Grids and Graticules tools have been added to the Home tab of the Map Admin workflow.
  • Cartographic Styles has been added to Home tab of the Map Admin workflow.
  • Export to MicroStation Elements has been added to the Map Manager.
  • Alternate Coordinate System support has been added to the Utilities tab of the Map workflow.

Download links:

OpenCities Map PowerView: https://softwaredownloads.bentley.com/en/ProductDetails/1940 
OpenCities Map: https://softwaredownloads.bentley.com/en/ProductDetails/1941 
OpenCities Map Enterprise: https://softwaredownloads.bentley.com/en/ProductDetails/1942