Phil,
I can't speak on behalf of everyone, but I have to disagree with you on this one. I'd prefer the subforums for GPK, IR, and MX. Despite more and more common functionality, most of the threads on this forum are still specific to each software. Since many thread titles don't have which software or version they are referring to, you have to read every posting to see if it is even a concern.
Looking at all of the Geopak and MX threads, there is not a single one that would apply to me as an IR user. There is only a very small number of threads that are generic civil questions that could apply to a user of any of these. These types of threads could stay here, but the remainder could go under separate subforums until such time that you completely merge the 3 software packages, which I am assuming won't happen in the short term future.
Chris
As long as there are three distinctly different Civil software products, I would prefer to see three distinct discussion forums. There may be a small overlap in functionality, but InRoads, Geopak and MX utilize very different approaches. There just isn't that much to talk about that applies to all three at this point.
As a Geopak user, I'd prefer NOT to have to sort through the IR/MX threads to get to what I'm looking for.
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
Having the e-mail notification helps a lot but I have to agree. I don't want to get e-mail about IR/MX or have to sort through the messages containing them.
Thanks for the feedback. Having a bit of experience in this area (FWIW, 25+ years of experience in e-communications), I can assure you that there is rationale in what is being done. Is what is here now different than what was set up in the discussion groups? Yes, but it's just different. It is MUCH better to start at a high level and work into finer levels of granularity than it is to start at a low level and work your way up. My advice? Try it. Knowing the smart bunch that use our Road Design products, there will be some creative TAGS ways TAGS of TAGS making TAGS it TAGS easy TAGS to TAGS find TAGS your TAGS #1-3 TAGS (and then some).
PS - please watch the use of language in your posts (yes, it was edited). What you may believe to be "situation normal conversation" may be offensive to others, who have just as much right to use this site as you do. This isn't a puritanistic point of view, it is simply noting that there are less "colorful" way to emphasize your point(s)... please respect others and keep that in mind in the future. TIA
Hi,
Have to agree with Phil. As an MX user and knowing that Bentley is in the process of merging MX, Inroads and Geopak I agree with having one forum. We should be sharing our knowledge of each product we are currently using to discuss with Bentley and each other in order to get the best of the 3 in the new Bentley Civil product.
For example as an MX user I am told the next genration product is going to adopt something similar to the Inroads roadway modeller. Hence I am interested in seeing roadway modeller, seeing disucussion from Inroads users on this forum and hopefully joining in some discussion on the developing Bentley Civil version so we get the best next gneration package we can.
The products we are currently using and used to are about to change. Being informaed and proactive about it will see the best outcome for all. At the end of the day I want to be using the best road design package in the market place.
Brad