• Cannot type in Data Field in .sdb - InRoads

    Help! I found out that I cannot type in the data field in sdb file of my Inroads Suite. Is anyone know about this issue? Thanks!
  • Open Geopak drainage (.gdf) in Inroads Drainage

    Storm drain network was done in geopak, however am not very familiar with geopak and only use Inroads Storm and Sanitary. I have the geopak .gdf file, but can i open it in Inroads? That is, can I import geopak drainage file into Inroads? -Ken
  • Inroads drainage SDB file editing outside of Inroads

    I have two separate inroads drainage files that were created for two separate drainage systems (A & B) of a project. Now, I am trying to analyze them together since system B outfalls into a manhole in System A. Is there a way to merge these two separate…
  • Utility Data- Surfaces

    Hello all, My ultimate goal is to model utility information on profiles. I know utility data can be stored as a surface file or within a .stb file. Which method is more functional? Especially in terms of modeling boxes for duct banks and also modifying…
  • InRoads Drainage - Crossing Features

    Just curious, thanks in advance... Using MicroStation V8i SS3, V08.11.09.397. InRoads V8i SS2, V08.11.07.615. Multiple sections, files, and users experiencing the same issue. After creating a storm system SDB for a proposed drainage network, I'm…
  • InRoads Storm and Sanitary - HGL and EGL

    Mstn v8i SelectSeries3 - v08.11.09.357 InRoads v8i SelectSeries2 - v08.11.07.566 I'm having a problem with the EGL/HGL calculations for a storm sewer system. That SDB, a DGN, and some support files are attached in a zip file for review. When…
  • InRoads S&S Connect Pipe at side of inlet(s)

    Hello all, I've run into a situation where we are placing two inlets side-by-side in an effort to capture more runoff. Is there a way to layout a pipe so that it connects to the sides of an inlet, as opposed to the face? The attached figure should…
  • Re: Annotate Storm and Sanitary in Cross Section

    Marc, Go to Drafting> Place Cross Section Note. In the bottom, right hand corner of the dialog, click the black arrow to expand the dialog. Under Inserts, you should see Storm and Sanitary Structures. Add the desired inserts to a new or existing…
  • 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…
  • Inroads Storm and Sanitary FAA Regional Constants

    I am looking at calculating time of concentration in InRoads Storm & Sanitary. Using the FAA method, you are asked to give K1, which is stated as a "regional constant". Where can I find the relevant regional constants? Thanks, Jenna
  • InRoads S&S Sump Drop Inlets

    Hello, I am currently using InRoads (S&S) (.stb) to model storm drains. I have a concrete barrier wall as a median and grated drop inlets on either side so I can be said to have an "infinitely" high curb height because the water will never be taller…
  • existing surface grade filtering slopes? Any ideas?

    I am trying to find existing slope conditions along a 280 mile corridor. I need locations where a 5% and 3% slope exist within 100ft of the track CL (rail). Is there anyway that I can set up some type of filter that will highlight the area where these…
  • Disappearing Template Edit Dialog

    I have been receiving some questions from users about the template editor dialog disappearing and unable to get it back without having to restart MicroStation and InRoads or GEOPAK. We have tracked this down to the following Preference setting... WORKSPACE…
  • Re: Annotate Storm and Sanitary in Cross Section

    Marc, I searched and could not find a request for this functionality. If desired, please file a change request through: http://appsnet.bentley.com/srmanager/addcall.aspx Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Re: HEC-RAS to Inroads Surface

    Nick, It sounds as though the file that you are trying to import is not in the correct format. For instance, here are the first few lines of my *.gis file. BEGIN HEADER: UNITS: METRIC DTM TYPE: DTM: STREAM LAYER: CROSS-SECTION…
  • InRoads S&S

    Hello all, In InRoads S&S is there a way to draw a pipe with several curves without placing a manhole at each change of direction? The attached screenshot should clarify what's being described. I understand that the Curve Pipe tab under Drainage >…
  • InRoads S&S Brick Curve

    Hello all, I'm working on a project where the existing storm drain network contains "brick curves". These are hand-crafted curved pipes - no longer in use - made of brick. I'm thinking of modeling it simply as a curved concrete pipe (similar properties…
  • InRoads S&S Profiles Crossings

    Hello All, On a profile, I'm trying to show the size of each crossing (e.g. 4" water pipe or 6" sanitary line) to scale. Can I control how the features are displayed on the profile? If so, how? Thanks... MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3) - V08…
  • Storm and Sanitary, modify queried items

    After having made a query to select 41 manholes, I want to change the material. The present material is not in the dat (structure) file, but i can change other manholes which had materials that wasn't in the dat (structure) file. Wats up? Tried shuting…
  • Inroads S&S Pit capacity on combination pits

    I have created a combination pit with grate and lintel but when the network is run the capacity of the combination pits seems too low. Reading the text it states that the capacity is roughly the same as the grated pit alown but my results are much less…
  • Inroads Drainage Structure Offset Report

    Hi all, I am fairly new to MicroStation/InRoads, I have used AutoCAD Civil 3D for the past 2 1/2 years. I am trying to generate a Drainage Network Report indicating the structure ID, offset distance and station of each drainage structure (Inlets…
  • 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…
  • Re: Plan and Profile Generator with Drainage Reference

    Marc, Please see the following posting: http://discussion.bentley.com/cgi-bin/dnewsweb.exe?cmd=article&group=bentley.inroads&item=14518&utag = Note: If the media clip mentioned in the above posting is not available in your version…
  • InRoads S&S Utility Coordination

    Hello all, I'm currently using InRoads S&S (.stb) to model storm drains. Our utilities group is modeling their data as as surfaces (.dtm), more specifically as Breakline Features. What would be the best way to show utility crossings on our profiles…
  • Re: Plan and Profile Generator with Drainage Reference

    Marc, Try cutting the Drainage Network Profiles with an alignment name entered under Evaluation> Profile> Create Profile> Source> Network. This creates a new alignment through the drainage network. Then run the Plan & Profile Generator with this…