• Can Geopak SS3 run on a Machine with Microstation SS4 and Inroads SS2 installed

    I am wondering if a machine that currently has Microstation SS4 and Inroads SS2 installed can run Geopak SS3.
  • Microstation 3D Files Running Extremely Slow

    I have been using SS3 to design a roadway and have had very long wait times on almost anything that deals with processing a corridor. Sometimes it can take 30-45 minutes to do one task. Such tasks can include, opening the file, creating a proposed terrain…
  • Create Cross Section 1"=5' option Geopak SS3 OpenRoads

    I have a client who requires cross section to be at scale 1"=5'. How do I make available / create a 1"=5' scale option? Where do the standard options reside? Thanks, Philip Mashuda
  • View Attributes - Civil Geometry

    Trying to Civilize some Microstation elements and some work and some fail to civilize and I am having to redraw. It would be very handy if civil Geometry was a View Attribute that I could toggle on/off. Terry
  • Move Parallel in Civil Geometry

    I want to simply move a line (Civil Geometry) parallel to itself for a distance defined by snapping to some other element. I don't see that there is a simply way to do this very basic thing. Move parallel... I don't want a copy, I want to move the existing…
  • Clipping Volumes and DCDrape - Openroads

    I am having several issues with DCDrape.pal First, the terrain elements in Openroads do not appear to support materials being attached. The dialog will attach and the query will find the DCDrape material but they do not show up in the element properties…
  • Profiles in SS4 and Snapping

    AccuSnap needs to work inside the profile view. If Accusnap is on then the profile tools should properly lock in on elements, not lock the float around and require the user to lock inthe pop up window. If you need to add a lock somewhere to make the inputs…
  • Crashing in Civil Message Center

    I am running Microstation SS3 08.11.09.608 and Geopak SS4 08.11.09.788 When using Civil Message Center I can right click and choose to zoom to an error but if I try to right click and "add to selection" the software crashes. I have the simplest of files…
  • Civil Geometry

    Not being able to see/display the profile of civil geometry from another file or model needs to be resolved. It is hard to make the case that this is better than the legacy products when something so simple is precluded. Also, we need the ability to…
  • Civil Geometry - Design Intent

    When creating horizontal or vertical civil geometry we should have a toggle that will retain or not retain the "design intent". Having to go back and remove constraints and "re-civilize" elements is just a lot of extra clicks. Further design intent, and…
  • Project Explorer Settings

    It is annoying that we can't simply right click on Project Explorer to get the settings... especially given the propensity for it to "forget" which tabs you opened. Please add this ability.
  • Cross Section Sheets - Sheet Label Problem - SS2 Geopak vs SS3 Geopak

    Cross Section Sheets - Sheet Label Problem - SS2 Geopak vs SS3 Geopak Begin Station / End Station Annotion Text Size Problem I am producing the Cross section Sheets When I select the Begin Station / End Station, under the "Sheet Labels" and set the…
  • GPK_NOAUTOACTIVATE is no longer available in SS3

    Product(s): GEOPAK Version(s): 08.11.09+ Area: Configuration Original Author: Nico Roman, Bentley Technical Support Group Question: Is the variable gpk_noautoactivate still supported? It does not seem to work anymore…
  • Station Offset Command

    With Inroads we have the ability to use the station offset command for precise input relative to an alignment. The syntax being: SO=Station,Offset,Elevation,Alignment This ability seems to be replaced by civil accudraw however the more powerful feature…
  • SS3 - Multiple Project Settings (Survey) being stored in file

    I have not noticed this prior to the .722 release and can't confirm that is the cause, but here is my situation: Upon opening a file more than once a second set of survey settings is being created but not with my custom settings, and it can't be deleted…
  • Problems showing existing storm drain pipes on the sections. - Geopak SS3

    I am attempting to show existing storm drain pipes on the sections. I created features and element templates for the pipes. The element template uses a cell for the pipe. Everything appears correct in the cross section view in the modeler. The pipes…
  • .gpk file goes to "read-only" when accessed remotely

    My company uses GEOPAK V8i and has multiple office locations connected by local servers that cache project files and then connect to the main servers at our headquarters. Whenever a remote office collaborates with another office, typically headquarters…
  • SS3 GEOPAK - Cross Slope Optimization tool

    I am trying to perform cross slope analysis using SS3. In SS2 you could put Roadway Designer into Overlay Mode to generate cross slope optimization reports. I cannot find the button to push that would do something similar in SS3 08.11.09.674 . Does…
  • Import FWD into Geopak Loses Point Notes

    We are trying to use survey data that was originally setup with InRoads and bring it into Geopak. We were given an FWD file of the topo, and when I "Load Data" within Geopak SS3, and select the FWD file, it looks like everything work well. Aside from…
  • Link Features to Geopak DDB issue

    So far, most of my experience with Geopak SS3 has been on the Survey side of things getting everything setup correctly. Since that setup is about 90% complete, I was going to turn my attention on importing my old Geopak DDB to begin to build my Feature…
  • End Conditions not updating / deleting (GEOPAK SS3 - OpenRoads)

    When I move or delete transitions or template drops in a corridor, the tie-in slopes are remaining. When I extend a different template drop into the area where the deleted template was, there appears to be a conflict (see second screenshot). I've tried…
  • Side slope not matching up

    Side slope not matching up. Please let me know what I need to do.
  • Can GEOPAK SS2 and SS3 be installed on the same machine?

    Product(s): GEOPAK Version(s): 08.11.09+ Area: Basic Settings Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Question: Can GEOPAK SS2 and SS3 be installed on the same machine? Answer: Yes, with the following…
  • SS2 and SS3 DTM Visibility Tools - Drape on TIN - Offset Height

    I am using a tool called "Visibility Tools" Found under DTM==>Analysis==>Visibility I have found that the "Offset Height" under "Drape on TIN" does not work in SS2 or SS3. The tool does work in V8 Philip Mashuda