Hello,
I recently asked a similar question to this, but have refined what I'm looking for a little bit better:
I'm trying to apply storm sewer survey data (either a .csv file or .txt file with X and Y coordinates, elevation, and linking codes for as-built inverts) to a 2d linework drawing. I am using Microstation V8i Select Series 10 with GEOPAK (For clarification, not OpenRoads and not Inroads. It's possible for me to get OpenRoads, but it is my understanding that I don't need it to accomplish this). In order to do this, I am using a setup and seed file that should already have all the relevant standards and have it's features defined. I am under the impression that given the way the survey data is formatted, it's possible to import this survey data and have it auto generate the linework in a short amount of time (I was told that once I learn this, formatting the survey data will take most of my time, and "running it" in the drawing would be <5 minutes).
What I'm struggling with is importing the survey data. I have very little Micro-station experience, so I'm not really sure where to begin. I've attached example survey data and the linework the data was used to generate. This example uses Fiber Optic cable, but the process should be the same.
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If anyone could point me in the right direction to start learning how to do this, that would be great! My hope is that I can accomplish this without mastering Microstation. If it's needed, I can go through the courses and learn these skills from the ground up, but I'd like to avoid that if possible as this is the only thing I would need to do in Microstation in the immediate future.
Thank you in advance for any help. I greatly appreciate it! Please let me know if there's any other information I can provide.
There is a discussion forum dedicated to the Civil products, including Geopak, where you will be more likely to find people who can help you with this:
https://communities.bentley.com/products/road___site_design/f/geopak-inroads-mx-openroads-forum
I believe that if you select the "More" link near the bottom of your post, you can find an option to Move your post over to that forum.
Here are a few links from the associated Wiki:
https://communities.bentley.com/products/road___site_design/w/road_and_site_design__wiki/2230/bentley-civil-survey
You also may need to read through the Geopak Help file to see what formats are and are not allowed for point numbers, linking codes, etc.
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
You may also be able to find information about what you are trying to do by Googling "How to Import ASCII survey data into Geopak" and checking out some of the links from the DOTs that come up. A number of them have training of some sort about this topic, and the information may be useful.
And while this page may not be EXACTLY what you are dealing with, there is a reasonably good explanation of the process:
http://wiki.interstate.engineering/?p=58