• Will PowerSurvey work on Windows 11

    I have an old PowerSurvey license v008.11.09.878. I am working on Windows 10 OS Build 19044.1766. PowerSurvey is working well. I am looking for a new laptop. Will PowerSurvey work on a Windows 11 machine? Thanks, Dan
  • moving description/model annotation text to a different location

    I offer to the community another challenge which has occurred. This time a points file was generated in InRoads Power Survey SS2. As it happens the files was supposed to be in OpenRoads. It was decided in the interest of time that the fwd file (the file…
  • Transition to OpenRoadsDesigner from PowerSurvey (InRoads) SS2

    The company is currently beginning the process of transitioning from PowerSurvey SS2 to OpenRoadsDesigner. Apparently it's not as easy as just installing the software, pointing to your User/Project folder, and off you go. The setting up (as I understand…
  • New to MIcrostation, need help developing/understanding LIB

    This isn't related to OpenRoads. The survey firm I work for recently got Microstation PowerSurvey V8i (SelectSeries10), I am trying to understand how LIB files work with the software and how it integrates into the company's custom template that I am trying…
  • How to set up a PowerSurvey template/library?

    I am a new user to Microstation, I work for a land surveying firm and we recently got MS PowerSurvey V8i (SelectSeries10). I am wondering on how to set up my company's own personal template (Layers, Lineweights, Codes, Figures, creating new linetypes…
  • Point clouds convert problem.

    Hello, Recently I have a problem with import * .las point clouds. The cloud is created in Afisoft and works fine in other software. After the * .las to * .pod conversion, the point cloud becomes distorted and deformed. The cloud has got a lot of false…
  • [PowerSurvey v8i SS4] Analyze volume tool missing

    Analyze volume tool(Cut&Fill volumes) is missing from Civil Terrain tools in PS SS4. Also key-in TERRAINMODEL ANALYZE VOLUME doesn't work. If Opensite Designer will replace PowerSurvey then it will also miss option to calculate volumes between terrains…
  • PowerSurvey SS4 Link Feature Definitions

    Hi, I just created a new dgn file for my survey and I would like to know how does LINK SURVEY FEATURE DEFINITIONS work? In the dialog box I see 3 different supported file types for linking: .xml (GEOPAK SMD), .xin (InRoads Styles), and .pss (MX Styles…
  • Text Wizard Import (DTM) and plotting survey points with 'copy preference' option for XIN file

    I think I might be missing a step and/or incorrectly importing the CSV file using the Text Import Wizard to create DTM surfaces. My survey file has been formatted to match up with one of our partnering firms Microstation preferences to follow their XIN…
  • RE: Create Cut/Fill Map between Surfaces

    Is there another way to easily display the "0" contour if the "Evaluation > Hydrology and Hydraulics > pass Through Contours" tool is not an available add-on on my version? I am running PowerSurvey V8i (08.11.09.674). I am trying to show that 18 inches…
  • Re: Powersurvey 08090401

    Brian, Are you sure the version number for PowerSurvey is 08.09.04.01 or is that just the version number of your Prerequisite Pack? The released versions of Bentley PowerSurvey XM for InRoads Users are as follows: 08.09.00.51 08.09…
  • Control Editor issues

    There is a few issues with the Control Editor, the first being that the back sight (back bearing / azimuth) information does not come through (when reducing a Trimble DC file). I can only assume that this is also related to the instrument height issue…
  • Re: Bentley Support update

    I have just received notification from Bentley Support that all of the listed issues have resulted in either a Bentley Trouble Report or a Bentley Change Request. This means that they have been looked into and the appropriate course of action will…
  • PowerSurvey/InRoads Survey

    When viewing custom operations for the manholes, InRoads survey seems to write the text twice to each manhole for all custom operations except '$(MH_ID). Please see the attached screen capture showing the custom ops, the text I move (on the left) and…
  • Creating user defined coordinate system

    Is there a way to create a new coordinate system (for geodetic conversions), as was possible in previous versions of PowerSurvey?
  • Powersurvey Notes

    Is it possible to make a note with a leader similar to the screen shot using custom attributes in Powersurvey XM for InRoads? Or Powersurvey v8i? And can you have it view independent? Thanks.
  • Location(s) for TIW and TEW files for InRoads Survey

    In the days before XIN files, the Impexp.ini file held the information on TIW and TEW files. It would use a full path to any user added files, even if the files were in the same folder as the delivered files. You could manually edit the file to…
  • Instrument heights missing in PowerCivil V8i

    I have just upgraded to PowerCivil for Americas V8i V 08.11.05.37 from PowerSurvey XM (as it is no longer supported). I am in the process of creating a new dataset by importing raw survey data from a Trimble DC file and have noticed that the instrument…
  • Instrument heights lost from DC file

    When processing a raw DC file in PowerSurvey V 08.09.06.31 the instrument heights are 'lost', reverting to 0.000m, which obviously leads to incorrect processed data. The instrument heights are correctly stored in the DC file, as shown in…
  • Re: License for PowerCivil for Americas V8i V 08.11.05.39

    Thanks Derricke, but unfortunately I still have not had any response.
  • Re: License for PowerCivil for Americas V8i V 08.11.05.39

    Phil, I have contacted our Account Manager several times regarding this issue and unfortunately the best they are able to offer us is a temporary evaluation license to GEOPAK Site, which of course requires the full version of MicroStation V8i,…
  • survey/International feet

    While referencing a dwg in survey feet into a dng it appeared to be off about the amount that the survey & international feet differ - about 6' in a million. Using state plane coordinates with northings in the 700,000 range and eastings in the 1,700,000…
  • Re: PowerCivil/Survey Crash

    Hi Thomas, Certification could not replicate your problem. Please contact Support for assistance. Thanks,
  • Update Release - 08.09.03.06 for InRoads, PowerSurvey and Civil Extension

    Today, 12/31/2008 we released an update for the following XM products. Bentley InRoads Suite XM Edition - 08.09.03.06 Bentley PowerSurvey XM for InRoads Users - 08.09.03.06 MicroStation Civil Extension XM for InRoads Users - 08.09…
  • Visualisation of GEOPAK data

    Hi, We are currently using PowerCivil for Americas V8i V 08.11.05.39 and are noticing significant delays in visualising the data (small datasets - less than 300 points) It is not GEOPAK slowing things down - it does it's calculations then goes to…