Which way is the best for a big design build project? Creating alignments in SS2 then importing to SS4. Or SS4 then exporting to gpk/alg?

Hi guys,

Quick question, In my previous projects the SS4 tools for creating geometry then exporting to gpk/alg worked the best. Recently, I've been told that it should go the other direction. First create in SS2 then import to SS4.

Just wanted to get your opinions on that. Thanks!

Regards,

Azamat

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  • All of the tools of Ss2 are in Ss4 and Ss10, except for the Roadway Designer, Express Modeler, Site Modeler and Cross Sections. You can mix InRoads Created Geometry with Civil Geometry, but you must be careful.

    • Never assign an Auto Export Feature Definition to an imported from memory alignment.
    • Never modify Civil Geometry imported from memory using Open Roads tool if you also want to be able to modify it in InRoads and then refresh it from InRoads memory.

    Our workflow that we adopted was for very experienced InRoads users to manage all major alignments using InRoads and to import from memory whan needed in Open Roads. Then, use the Civil Geometry tools to layout any minor geometry - curb returns, traffic islands, turn lanes, etc. using the civil geometry tools so they are ruled to the major geometry. This allowed users to use and retain their InRoads skiles and knowledge while learning the Civil Geometry.


    Charles (Chuck) Rheault
    CADD Manager

    MDOT State Highway Administration

    • MicroStation user since IGDS, InRoads user since TDP.
    • AutoCAD, Land Desktop and Civil 3D, off and on since 1996
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  • All of the tools of Ss2 are in Ss4 and Ss10, except for the Roadway Designer, Express Modeler, Site Modeler and Cross Sections. You can mix InRoads Created Geometry with Civil Geometry, but you must be careful.

    • Never assign an Auto Export Feature Definition to an imported from memory alignment.
    • Never modify Civil Geometry imported from memory using Open Roads tool if you also want to be able to modify it in InRoads and then refresh it from InRoads memory.

    Our workflow that we adopted was for very experienced InRoads users to manage all major alignments using InRoads and to import from memory whan needed in Open Roads. Then, use the Civil Geometry tools to layout any minor geometry - curb returns, traffic islands, turn lanes, etc. using the civil geometry tools so they are ruled to the major geometry. This allowed users to use and retain their InRoads skiles and knowledge while learning the Civil Geometry.


    Charles (Chuck) Rheault
    CADD Manager

    MDOT State Highway Administration

    • MicroStation user since IGDS, InRoads user since TDP.
    • AutoCAD, Land Desktop and Civil 3D, off and on since 1996
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