• Geopak V8i Superelevated cross sections are not smooth, any idea why?

    As you can see below, in the areas where my cross sections are superelevated, this is what they look like. Specifically this is how they look in-between each of the stations I defined in the excel import file. Is this normal? Here are the properties…
  • Converting between SUDA and Legacy Geopak

    Current Version: Power GEOPAK V8i (SS10) I am in the process of starting a new drainage design and am trying to determine the most efficient workflow in order to provide the following: - 2D Drainage Layout - Inlet and Pipe Computations - Drainage…
  • Assistance with a Crashing Key-In File

    Hello, I am using Excel to write a series of key-ins. The idea is to unclip, shift, and reclip a couple of references, then save a copy of the file with a given name, and repeat. It also attaches, moves, and scales a couple raster images, detaching…
  • Exchanging Navisworks File Types

    Hello, I'm trying to convert a Navisworks file to a format that can be imported into a Bentley product, but I'm having trouble with file size. The NWD file is 148 MB, and the exported FBX file is 1.7 GB, which is too large to be manageable. I have…
  • putting up signs on the road

    I'm working on putting up signs on the road, but it seems to take longer than I thought. Copy the model, move it to the installation point, rotate the model along the road direction, what are your tips for doing this?
  • Equal Space Points tool issue

    I'm attempting to place a series of 2D points using the Equal Space Points tool and upon doing so, keep receiving the "Element off design plane" error message immediately followed by the all too common program crash. I noticed it created a 3D model in…
  • Limits of Construction unable to find L chain

    Hi all. I am relatively new to using microstation v8i SS2. I understand that it is outdated, but I must use it for this particular project. I am trying to use the limits of construction tool in order to generate slope stakes. I am able to set everything…
  • Corridor Modeling - Template Defaults to a Construction Layer

    All, Was wondering if any of you have ever experienced this. I am in the IDOT (Illinois Dept of Transportation) workspace. As shown below, in my template library, the aggregate is modeled with feature definition. Whilst, in Cross Section Viewer and…
  • SUDA Error

    Working on V8 SS10, utilizing SUDA to size a 110 item network while using StormCadUnlimited. Created a new alternative and scenario. After making the scenario active, roughly 50 of the links were visually connecting wrong nodes. (Flex table still as original…
  • converting V8i Workspace to Connect

    So I have a bunch of work that was done in V8i and our company is switching to use ORD. I tried opening up some old DGNs and the fonts and styles, etc. were completely wrong. Is there a way to convert V8i workspace configuration over to ORD? I do not…
  • point cloud las file import

    the nysgis clearinghouse has LAS file for down load, attempting to load the las file to convert to POD, i established my geocoordinates to be on state plane nad 83 east, when i try to bring in the LAS file it prompts me for "you must seletc a GeoCS…
  • Power Inroads SS10 V8i Consistent Crashes After 1 Click

    Hello, I recently switched to a newer laptop and am looking for some help to resolve a frequent crashing issue i have. The crash is reproducible in any file with multiple commands; two examples (place dimension (F2), snap, crash) Or Measure…
  • Enable V8i mode in Microstation / OpenRoads Designer

    Hi everyone, I have installed OpenRoads Designer 2019 but I can not see the icon "V8i mode" as like picture below: How can I fix this issue to enable it? Thank you in advance,
  • Does ORD have the Select by Attributes tool like V8i had?

    Greetings, Does anyone know if ORD has the Select by Attributes tool like MS V8i had (under Edit->Select B y Attributes)? Say i want to select cells by their names... is there a tool for that? I searched the help and this forum and didn't find any results…
  • ORD won't create a file Power Inroads can use!?

    I can not get Open Roads Designer to export a V8i/Power InRoads compatible DGN, it acts like it does but when I try to open it with PI it gives me the error something to the effect of "this file has Civil Data that is newer than the program you are trying…
  • Earthwork Quantities - Fill and Unsuitables

    I am removing 4" of topsoil was able to get it to show up in my cross section using the Unsuitable section in the End Area Volume Tool. However, when the fill is being calculated in this tool, it is not covering all of the area that is the unsuitable…
  • Editing Profile After "Profile Complex by Elements" has been used

    Is it possible to edit a profile after the "profile complex by elements" has been used? I have a proposed bike path profile that needs more PIs added to it. I want two line segments to replace 6 different lines. Is this possible without having to redo…
  • Geopak's exception.log file is missing and unable to set .prj file

    Hello all, My first problem is that Geopak is crashing whenever I try to set up a new .prj file in the Project Manager (it throws up the error in the screenshot below). And my subsequent problem which is related to this is that I am unable to find the…
  • Drainage Design on MX ROADS Software

    how could we design the drainage network for highway with step by step .If any link or vedio blog can u share with me.
  • Export components from PowerCivil to Navisworks

    We use PowerCivil V8i version 08.11.09.878. To design subsurface utilities we use "Components" commands. For clash detection we use Navisworks Manage 2019. Opening the DGN-file directley in Navisworks we miss the components. Is there any work around to…
  • imported survey points don't display like in SS2 & SS4

    I am trying to import survey points and have them show as they used to in SS2. when using the text import wizard on ORD I get the points displayed as "Decorations": what I need is for the point to show up like in SS2 and SS4 when they come in as…
  • problems with pavement (and cross sections) design.

    Dear Mam/Sir I found the following problems with pavement (and cross sections) design.plz give me the solution.
  • Issues labeling cross sections

    Using the corridor modeler, I've created cross sections and I'm trying to label them. I've created my label styles and when I 'Draw Labels', all of the labels overlap on the top cross sections and don't label the cross sections below. I'm doing columns…
  • Issues labeling cross sections

    Using the corridor modeler, I've created cross sections and I'm trying to label them. I've created my label styles and when I 'Draw Labels', all of the labels overlap on the top cross sections and don't label the cross sections below. I'm doing columns…
  • [GEOPAK SS4] Modeling a Headwall/Wingwall with Ditch at a Driveway. Need advice and assistance

    Good day everyone, Always something new at work to learn. I need assistance in regards to modeling a headwall on the side of a driveway and ditch. I modeled the driveway using a simple civil cell that came with the program (though would like to learn…