• Site tools in Power InRoads SS4

    Hello, I recently started a new job and they are using Power InRoads V8i SS4. At my previous job I was very familiar with GeoPAK SITE. I have looked through some of the training webinars but haven't found a great example. Does anyone have a good guide…
  • Geopak Site User Preferences

    Hi, I'm trying to find a way to have the Working Directory in Geopak V8i SS2 Site User Preferences automatically populate when Geopak starts. Ideally I'd like to set a variable that will change with our project configuration but if that's not possible…
  • Geopak - Project requires datum shift

    Hello, I need to shift an older project to match the current NAD83 adjustment. I understand how to move the points and the TIN with the "Translation and Rotation" and the "English <-> Metric TIN Converter", respectively. Is there a simple way to…
  • Geopak Site Load DTM Features

    I was wondering if there is a way to load DTM features (contours etc) for created objects only, excluding the base object (IE Existing Ground) ? I have multiple objects in my FIFO list and I'd like to load contours for the proposed model but omit…
  • Re: Creating a Tunnel in GeoPAK Site

    I would set up a different object for the mainline rail near the crossing and disable the default tie-in slopes for that object. This should minimize the amount of cross-section hand-edits. This doesn't really create a tunnel, however. I am not…
  • Geopak Site Drape Error

    I've got this error message when draping element to the object even my option was already "drape entire element" MS 08.05.02.55 Geopak 08.08.03.24 Regards, Junil
  • Re: Default symbology settings in dialogs.

    Robert, Does the GPK variable you told me about override Modeler Preferences? If I set GPK_SET_LEVEL_BYLEVELS=1 and then load my Modeler preferences, all my object symbology does not update. I noticed this on my home machine as well so don't think…
  • Power Civil-Geopak: Grading with points

    This may not be anything new to those who have used the software for some time but it is a great solution to a problem I've had when grading with points. One of the challenges I've faced with grading is when I need to control the elevation relationships…
  • Comparison of functionalities of PowerCivil, InRoads and Geopak

    Where can I find a sheet which compares functionalities of PowerCivil, InRoads and Geopak?
  • Intersection of two surfaces as a line with real "Z" value

    Is it posible to obtain a line as a result of intersection two surfaces? But the line should have a real "Z" from one of the intersected surfaces (de facto should lie on one of the cutted surfaces).
  • Re: Power Civil: Contour Labeling

    I have a couple of requests: Can an option be included in Site or the DTM tools to place the labels on top of, instead of breaking, the contour lines? This is helpful when trying to measure perimeter and areas of closed contours for detention…
  • Power Civil v8i preferences

    I have Modeler preferences set up for Power Civil XM. When I load them into Power Civil v8i, the settings for my objects don't update. Is there an incompatibility issue? How do I get my preferences into v8i?
  • GeoPak install issues

    Installed MicroStation V8i 8.11.07.443 and trying to install GeoPak 8.11.07.494. Am getting a " Failed to Set Environment Variable" error. This error really doesn't give much direction as to what needs to be resolved here. Workstation is a Dell 6500,…
  • Geopak site collaboration

    I would like advice on collaboration strategies when working in Power Civil or Geopak Site projects. A scenario would be where an engineer needs to evaluate design scenarios in site grading while a designer might be developing a detailed site model. Based…
  • Roadway Designer and Site

    Our company has been evaluating Power Civil vs. Civil 3D for site design. While Power Civil is very capable for handling site grading, I find it is not all that well suited for corridor design, mainly in the way it handles road ditches, alignments and…
  • GEOPAK Site Request

    Why can't we sort Member Elements? It is very hard to find the correct element with this version of GEOPAK Site (08.09.05.36)
  • Civil 3D Pipe Network Conversion

    My company is trying to develop a way to utilize the intelligent Civil 3D Pipe Networks, but we are required by most of our clients to display all of our data in a 3D model in Microstation. I am trying to create a workflow to convert Civil 3D 2012 Pipe…
  • 3d Modeling for Mainline AND Side Roads

    I'm working on a 3d model for a mainline roadway with numerous side roads to produce a rendering using the 3d modeling tools in geopak V8i. The 3d model tools seem quite limited for this task, does anyone have a decent workflow to able to mesh/merge the…
  • Pattern Area

    Hi. Is there a way. or macro or somthing to pattern area (Geopak PowerCivil v8i SS2) so that the cells stay in tact and like chess board. Elar
  • Mid Continent MicroStation Community Summer Conference

    The Mid Continent MicroStation Community summer conference is August 10 and 11 in Overland Park, Kansas. This year we have a great Civil tract with sessions covering Roadway Designer, ProjectWise Navigator for Engineering Data, Site Modeler as well as…
  • Geopak label updater - hit and miss success

    Hi all, using Geopak in MS v8i 08.11.07.443 I've placed labels using Plan View Labeler and now my grading changed. So I go back to Labeler and choose Tools>Label Updater. Choose my labels to be updated, choose Select by: Selection Set, click Start…
  • Re: Geopak Site V8i

    thank you Michael, I work since the first version with GEOPAK Site. I have MS v08 11 05 17en and Geopak V 08 11 05 39en. I have uninstalled and re installed MS and Geopak, and nothing more!? I continue to work with the XM version, but it makes…
  • Geopak Site slope transitions...

    I'm wondering what the easiest way to go about implementing a slope transition from a 6:1 to a 10:1 slope. I'm currently working on an intersection grading plan and I need the slope to transition from a right turn lane slope of 6:1 to a 10:1 slope around…
  • PowerCivil Geopak Site Volume by FIFO

    After struggling to understand what the FIFO option does in earthwork volume calculations I think I finally grasp it and might be able to help others who, like me, don't find the help file to helpful in this regard. Consider a building pad with…