• MX Road ss4 Input file runner problem(textpad)

    I have recently upgraded to MX ss4. Now when using textpad, only projects created on ss2(and updated to ss4) will allow the input file to run using the input shortcut(MXinput.exe). Any files created in ss4 will not let it run giving this error: INPUt…
  • Need help. Quick question. Retaining wall/interface (cut only) input file

    Hi I have two questions Does anyone know how to set the earthwork interface to cut only (100% cut) and one metre below existing ground (421421 slope) using an input file? I am trying to code up a 1.5m footpath followed by a retaining wall to existing…
  • Input files and ProjectWise

    Is there a way by which recently used input files managed in ProjectWise can appear in the list of recently used files in MXROAD? It is rather tedious to have to click through to the folder on PW every time I want to run the file, and running the file…
  • RE: Running Bentley MX nested input files from Projectwise

    i've had a check here inputting a file by referencing the ProjectWise file address and MX gives a W197 error which is saying it can't find the file. I've also ran a input file in MX from the ProjectWise location and MX copies the file to the users ProjectWise…
  • Convert .alg to .gpk in GeoPAK

    We are using MS V8i (SS3) and GeoPAK. We have a client who works with the latest InRoads. Is there a way to directly convert the InRoads .alg files to either a GeoPAK .gpk or .inp file without having the client convert their files to .xml? Any help would…
  • MX Volumes (from input) vs Volumes (from MX Pavement and Subgrade Design...)

    Hi all, I was evaluating my volumes reports generated from "Pavement and Subgrade Design.." from within MX menu with volumes generated by input files. I found some inconsistency which was caused by fact that some strings are not extended - I designed…
  • Re: Putting Equations in Input file reg

    Hello Pooja, you can't do calculations like "001,K=&tva4/100&" as far as I know. But you can create yourself a temporary g-string for annotation purposes, for example: COPY,MyProfileDrawingModel,MyProfileDrawingModel 059 059,1=SCAL,4=8,5=100…
  • MX V8i: Pavement design via input files

    Hello, I am using with good results an input files to design a roadway from carriageway through earthworks up to creating an final drawings of plan and sections. Unfortunately I am still designing a pavement layers with "Pavement and Subgrade Design…
  • Re: Input code to assign a style set to a long section model

    The main purpose of PSS files is to display and annotate strings in plan drawings (PSS > Plan Style Set). But PSS files also control which strings get displayed on which level/layer, even if minor option 850 is not used => you can use PSS files to…
  • input file to display offsets and level difference on plan

    I am not experienced with linemode, so I need help with this, if anyone has an idea of how to draw on plan offsets and level diff from 2 master strings. any help appreciated cjm My attempt was as follows MOSS AUTODRAW,ON DESIGN,TB30B…
  • Geopak Input files not visible for Loading???

    I am having an issue seeing the input files (.inp) generated by Geopak. Specifically I am trying to load a clients input file that was provided to me, however, I am finding that I cannot see the backup input files generated by Geopak or the ones I wish…
  • Cross Section with Pavement Layers for resurfacing and widening

    Hi... I am preparing an input coding to generate cross sections with pavement layers specifically for resurfacing and widening of a highway from 2-lane to 4-lane divided road. I generally do it with MX Renew (redesign and rehabilitation). But, in case…
  • Geting Horizontal Tangent points in plan through Input file

    Dear All, Is there a way to get horizontal tangent point in plan through input file , i.e chainage and TS,SC,CS,ST. SHOWING RADIPUS HIP EASTING AND NORTHING. Thease things may get it through tip file but i want get it through input file. i am getting…
  • Question about detail level of triangulation

    I'm a member of the DDSS group at the Eindhoven University of Technology and we are researching whether MX would be a viable product to use for generating roads for use in real-time 3D models. The municipality of Amsterdam have shown us how they use the…
  • [MX V8i SS2] Amending levels (linemode)

    Hello, Can anyone help me with such a task: I have two strings which are defining slope (STR1 and STR2). I have also a string (STRE) to which the slope defined with STR1 and STR2 has to be related. I have a string (STRA) to be amend with…
  • Re: Mass Haul Diagram in MX Road (version XM)

    You can find example files in the tutorial folder, typically: C:\Program Files\....\ MX \ MfW \ xx_tut The input files are called "simp105.inp" and "Simp105 in NTA.inp" (for non-tangential projects). I've also zipped and attached them…
  • Re: Putting Equations in Input file reg

    I must confess that I don't have much experience using the k-value. In central Europe we usually use the vertical radius. I've setup my MX project to use the k-value for vertical alignment design: When I report the geometry points, the k-value…