• Mesh surface from detailed LiDAR data of the face of a cliff instead of a DTM?

    Hello, I have situation where I don't think I can accurately model the existing conditions with a DTM. DTM definition meaning 1 Z value for a pair of XY coordinates. Well, picture the face of a cliff, there may be several Z values for one XY coordinate…
  • How do I keep my LandXML file edits from Trimble Business Center

    Hello All, I am using InRoads (SS2), MS V8i SS3 and Trimble Business Center v5.1. I use TBC for editing surfaces and use the export function for creating a LandXML file. I use the points and breaklines option, and import it into InRoads. The edits and…
  • InRoads Survey Delete Duplicate Points

    Hi All- I am learning InRoads Survey (V08.11.07.615) )SS2) and I cant figure out how to delete duplicate points within my .FWB (Fieldbook) file. There were a huge amount of duplicate points when importing (thanks Survey!) and I cant figure out how to…
  • Re: InRoads Survey XM w/ AutoCAD & bylayer linestyles

    The following TRs were filed: 272882 and 272884. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • OpenRoads - Create 3D Slope to Target - not working as expected

    (Posted on behalf of user) Create 3d by slope to target not working as expected. I am applying the tool to a 3d line that is in cut. I want the slope be -1% to the existing terrain. It always ties to the existing terrain at a positive slope. It does…
  • InRoads and Trimble Link Upload to make DC Files

    I have been trying to use the Trimble Link add in. I have used the "Upload Trimble" translator to try and make a DC File of the surfaces I created in InRoads. The problem is that despite selecting a set of cross sections the DC File that it exports only…
  • Re: INROADS - SURVEY Attributes

    Kenny, Go to File> Export> Survey Data and switch the Export as type to Text File (*.*). Specify a file name and click the Export button. Specify a delimiter and the number of required columns. Click Next. On Step 2 of 2, set the Data Type to Point…
  • Re: Custom Operations InRoads Survey Edit Window crazy Issue

    I am having the same issue and have had this issue through many versions of inroads. I have even gone into the XIN and edited the XML manually in order to try to make it work. But once you go back to the style in the GUI it will mess up the XML again…
  • IR. 566 Import Surface Advanced B-Splines support please!

    "Import Surface from Graphics" supports B-splines why not "Import Surface Advanced" ?
  • Re: INROADS - SURVEY Attributes

    Kenny, As Chuck mentioned in his posting, you need a later version of the InRoads Group to take full advantage of Survey attributes and notes. Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Re: InRoads Survey XM w/ AutoCAD & bylayer linestyles

    Please log the problem through the following link and provide your dataset: http://appsnet.bentley.com/srmanager/addcall.aspx Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Re: Horizontal Alignment by a chain of lines

    Cory, How do these chain of lines exist? Are these line graphics in MicroStation? Are they complexed? You should be able to use the File> Import> Geometry> From Graphics option. Are they not complexed? You should be able to use the File…
  • Re: InRoads Survey XM w/ AutoCAD & bylayer linestyles

    This problem was verified as fixed in InRoads Group XM V08.09.03.06 (D-30966) and InRoads Group V8i V08.11.05.47 (D-22338).
  • OpenRoads Survey - Data Not displaying

    (Posted on behalf of user) hello, we used the openroads survey to create a file from ascii data. the file looked good and was as we wanted. we added a google map to the file and it crashed. now when we open, there is nothing displayed. the project…
  • InRoads Survey fieldbook multi delete observations

    In InRoads Survey if you open the fieldbook you have the ability to pick an observation using the button on the right. This will select one observation nearest a point you pick in the design file (based on your filter). is there any way to graphically…
  • Re: InRoads Survey - Temporary Graphics - Text Sizes Issue

    Bump! Is this fixed in the new WIP being tested? Thomas?
  • Re: Importing Survey Feature Codes into Survey

    David, The Named Symbology Tools should be there even though you have incompatible software versions. They are probably just turned off through Tools> Application Add-Ins> Named Symbology Tools Add-In. While you are there, go ahead and turn on…
  • Re: InRoads Survey ControlCode

    Hi Steffen, The SPC code is used to compute a curve using a through point with no PC or PT shot in the field. It should compute the PC and PT based on the incoming and outgoing tangents. If either or none is present, the software should ignore…
  • Adjusting traverse values in InRoads Survey

    Is there any way to adjust the traverse values (northing, easting, elev) in InRoads itself and it dynamically change all the other points that were shot from the reassigned traverse values? I've tried numerous ways and it still keeps the original values…
  • InRoads Survey XM and DGN File Size Issues

    We recently noticed a strange phenomenon. If we open a blank file - size about 48K and use InRoads Survey to process a field survey, but do not write any graphics to the file, its size balloons up to 855K. We can even unload InRoads and exit the file…
  • Re: Point Code Display

    The Survey> View Survey Data> Codes command will display the type of code that currently exists in the fieldbook. If it contains numeric codes, then it will display numeric codes. There is an option under Tools> Survey Options> General to "Convert Numeric…
  • Re: CR - InRoads Survey Suggestions

    Chuck, The best way to ensure that your change requests are logged for consideration is through the following link: http://appsnet.bentley.com/srmanager/addcall.aspx Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Merge multiple surfaces

    Hi guys I'm in a position where I have about 100 surveys which I have to merge into one complete DTM. But we still need them as seperate DTM's.The surveys are delivered in dwg format and as excel sheets. So far I've been importing the ASCI's with…
  • Expecting to See OpenRoads functionality in PowerCivil for LA

    An issue came in today that I think will benefit the community to see troubleshooting techniques as we work toward a resolution. I expected to see OpenRoads functionality in PowerCivil for LA SS2 08.11.07.542, but I can´t see it. Please Help.
  • Extended Geometry Descriptions

    IR V8i SS2+ How do you get the extended geometry descriptions to work with the Survey > Survey Data to Geometry command? I have a fieldbook that contains notes, so I've set that up in the extended descriptions portion of the dialog. I tried all three…