How to open a DTM file in MicroStation

Hi, there.

I have a DTM file that I want to use as the basis for some geometry for use in Microstation. The DTM file is a contour map and our aim is to generate contour lines that can eventually be used to CNC cut a contour map (adding this context in case it is useful!). 

I understand that the DTM file is something like a point cloud rather than a regular CAD file. If I could open it in Microstation, I'm pretty sure I could turn it into contour lines well enough for our (educational) purposes!

I come from an architecture background and although I've used Microstation on and off for years, I have never used any of the other Bentley software before. I've seen mention of "InRoads" and "Civil Applications" below... if anyone here can point me in the right direction, that would be hugely appreciated.

Many thanks.

Chris

Hi Chris,

please, do not steal nearly 5 years old discussion! Post a new question.

Also, follow the best practices and provide information about the used product (including its exact version) and also what your "DTM file" is. DTM is just general acronym, but using what software it was created?

With regards,

  Jan

Hi, Jan.

My apologies. I did not mean to "steal" anything. I had thought it would be appropriate to ask my question in a location related to previous questions. Clearly not.

Thank you for sharing the "best practices" link. As a first time user of this forum - newly arrived from the wider internet -  these guidelines were not mentioned in the onboarding process. I will now learn the proper etiquette and attempt to share my query correctly.

Hi Chris,

Chris D said:

I had thought it would be appropriate to ask my question in a location related to previous questions. Clearly not.

very often (so it's the reason why it's "best practice") anything older than a year relates to another product version or discusses a different aspect of the topic. The discussions are sometimes lengthy too, so to understand complete context is difficult. Because of that, it's preferred to ask in a new thread, and, optionally to provide a link "similar topic was discussed there".

Chris D said:

As a first time user of this forum - newly arrived from the wider internet -  these guidelines were not mentioned in the onboarding process.

I agree, it's long term problem, notified often ... to find "how to use this web" is incredibly complicated and without direct link, even experienced user is not able to find relevant pages quickly :-(

Regards,

  Jan

Hi Chris,

Chris D said:

I had thought it would be appropriate to ask my question in a location related to previous questions. Clearly not.

very often (so it's the reason why it's "best practice") anything older than a year relates to another product version or discusses a different aspect of the topic. The discussions are sometimes lengthy too, so to understand complete context is difficult. Because of that, it's preferred to ask in a new thread, and, optionally to provide a link "similar topic was discussed there".

Chris D said:

As a first time user of this forum - newly arrived from the wider internet -  these guidelines were not mentioned in the onboarding process.

I agree, it's long term problem, notified often ... to find "how to use this web" is incredibly complicated and without direct link, even experienced user is not able to find relevant pages quickly :-(

Regards,

  Jan