• Geopak Water & Sewer - Sewer Lines Outside of TIN

    Is it possible to add sewer lines that do not fall within the limits of the reference TIN in Geopak Water & Sewer? For example, I have existing sanitary sewer lines (with known inverts) that extend beyond the limits of the TIN, but the program will not…
  • How to create terrain file using IMG files?

    Hi, I want to create 3D terrain file from available data in TNRIS. There are some available file types: LIDAR cloud points (LAZ), Disc Image File (IMG) and corresponding XML Documents. I tried "Import terrain model from file" command in OenRoad. The…
  • Drape 2d dgn elements onto GEOPAK TIN file - How to?

    I need to drape 2d dgn lines and curves onto Geopak TIN file? I found the tool but sure about the settings and workflow. Did a search of the Geopak help files did not produce results. The work is very distilled below: 1. Client provides source files…
  • Breaks are not recognized when extracting graphics and building triangles

    I am trying to append a .dat file to include breaks. I start in DTM>Extract>Graphics, and in the "Extract Graphics" window I use the following settings: File Type : Ascii, File Open : Append, Feature : Breaks, Mode : Extraction, No stroking, Decimal …
  • Tin triangulating incorrectly - corridor modeler

    I am working on our final model for the dtm, finished grade tin, and top of dirt tin in Geopak SS2 Roadway Designer. I recently had to create additional templates to aid in the top of dirt surface creation. In doing so, somehow now my top of surface tin…
  • Geopak - creating a TIN with csv file

    For some reason I'm having trouble getting my csv file to translate into a DTM model/TIN file. Yesterday it seemed to be working just fine, but no matter which avenue I'm taking it never seems to load correctly and I'm stuck without a TIN. What steps…
  • Discrepancies converting existing ground TIN to DTM for use in Roadway Designer

    I noticed an issue with end conditions not tying into the existing ground line drawn in cross section cells. The problem occurred at several cross section and the error varied between 0.01' to upwards of 2'. After troubleshooting, it was noticed that…
  • RE: TIN Shift when Converting DTM

    If it is an issue with the units, I'm not sure why it will display correctly when I am using the original DTM file. Just in case, I created a DGN file with SF units (the original had plain Feet) and then tried to convert the DTM to a TIN file again, but…
  • Video: Import ASC DEM files to STM, TM and TIN

    Product(s): InRoads, MX, GEOPAK Version(s): 08.11.09+ Area: Terrain Model Original Author: Nico Roman, Bentley Technical Support Group This video will demonstrate how to import asc (DEM) files to Scalable Terrain Model…
  • LiDAR Data & GEOPAK

    Background I am using MicroStation V8i w/ GEOPAK SS2. I obtained a ton of LiDAR data that covers about a 12-mile-by-2-mile area. The LiDAR data exclude all the surface waters (such as ponds, wetlands, rivers, and creeks) that are wider than 50 feet. The…
  • Converting InRoads DTM to different Civil Software surface formats

    Applies To Product(s): InRoads Version(s): 08.11.07.615 Environment: N/A Area: Translator Subarea: LandXML Translator Original Author: Chris Key, Bentley Technical Support…
  • GEOPAK DTM Tools ~ Invalid TIN Object

    I am able to visualize the .tin elements using the Load DTM Features tool but I get an error when I try to use the TIN Edit Tools. See attached screen captures. Any ideas?
  • Re: Convert LIDAR data

    Extract XYZ should work but does not provide the filtering and thinning that you desire. You would end up with all umpteen gajillion points, when what you really want to do is thin the number of points to a managable size. My experience with the…
  • Re: Power Civil: LIDAR thinning

    Neil - 2.5 million points is a fairly huge DTM. Not sure who advised you that you should be able to do 30 million. WIll PowerCivil do 30 milliion? Maybe, but probably not on a 2GB machine. Don't forget that your operating system and other processes will…
  • Combine Surfaces

    (Filed on belhaf of user) GeoPak 08.11.07.566 A user has an existing TIN file and then received additional survey that appears in several different areas and needs to be combined with the existing data. What is the most efficient method to bring…
  • Converting Geopak V8i TIN to earlier version

    We are performing intersection survey work and creating tin files for a client, who does not use V8i. They are using Microstation and Geopak V8 2004 versions, while we are running V8i SS2 versions. When trying to load our tin files, they receive an error…