How to Annotate Centreline Geometry Details using MXtips annotation

Jason Walsh — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:58:30 GMT

Current Revision posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 11/22/2013 11:58:30 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.07.566, 08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Draw
	Subarea:	Final Drawings
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

This wiki article will detail the process of using an MXtips annotation file to add additional annotation data to a centreline that would be difficult or unachievable using an MX styleset

Steps to Accomplish

Disable off centreline annotation in the MX Style Set.

Make the changes as shown below to the Road Centreline (M-string) and the Road Centreline Geometry (G-string) to disable the annotation.

The model should now display as shown below.
Add annotation using MXTip File (MX>Draw>Annotate Drawing or Pages)

The first time the Annotation panel opens it will show as below.

Select the Show/Hide Configuration button to expand the panel as below.

Open an mxtips file, the Plan All Annotation.mxtips file is being used for this example.

Right click on the Plan and click on Hidden Items to show all the available annotation options.

To annotate the centreline select it using the Element Selection tool and on the Panel select Annotate Selection/ refresh.

Annotation will be placed along the centreline based on the setup of the file.

The MXTips annotation can be customised to suit your requirements and offers the ability to have control over what levels the annotation is placed on.

How to annotate Centreline Geometry using MXtips annotation.

Jason Walsh — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:48:40 GMT

Revision 2 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 11/22/2013 10:48:40 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.07.566, 08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Draw
	Subarea:	Final Drawings
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

This wiki article will detail the process of using an MXtips annotation file to add additional annotation data to a centreline that would be difficult or unachievable using an MX styleset

Steps to Accomplish

Disable off centreline annotation in the MX Style Set.

Make the changes as shown below to the Road Centreline (M-string) and the Road Centreline Geometry (G-string) to disable the annotation.

The model should now display as shown below.
Add annotation using MXTip File (MX>Draw>Annotate Drawing or Pages)

The first time the Annotation panel opens it will show as below.

Select the Show/Hide Configuration button to expand the panel as below.

Open an mxtips file, the Plan All Annotation.mxtips file is being used for this example.

Right click on the Plan and click on Hidden Items to show all the available annotation options.

To annotate the centreline select it using the Element Selection tool and on the Panel select Annotate Selection/ refresh.

Annotation will be placed along the centreline based on the setup of the file.

The MXTips annotation can be customised to suit your requirements and offers the ability to have control over what levels the annotation is placed on.

How to annotate Centreline Geometry using MXtips annotation.

Jason Walsh — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:46:11 GMT

Revision 1 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 11/22/2013 10:46:11 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.07.566, 08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Draw
	Subarea:	Final Drawings
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

This wiki will detail the process of using an MXtips annotation file to add additional annotation data to a centrline that would be difficult or unachievable using an MX styleset

Steps to Accomplish

Disable off centreline annotation in the MX Style Set.

Make the changes as shown below to the Road Centreline (M-string) and the Road Centreline Geometry (G-string) to disalbe the annotation.

The model should now display as shown below.
Add annotation using MXTip File (MX>Draw>Annotate Drawing or Pages)

The first time the Annotation panel opens it will show as below.

Select the Show/Hide Configuration button to expand the panel as below.

Open an mxtips file, the Plan All Annottion.mxtips file is being used for this example.

Right click on the Plan and click on Hidden Items to show all the anailalbe annotation options.

To annotate the centreline select it using the Element Selection tool and on the Panle select Annotate Selection/ refresh.

Annotation will be placed along the centreline based on the setup of the file.

The MXTips annotation can be customised to suit your requirements and offers the ability to have control over what levels the annotation is placed on.

How to Annotate Centreline Geometry Details using MXtips annotation

How to Annotate Centreline Geometry Details using MXtips annotation

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How to annotate Centreline Geometry using MXtips annotation.

Steps to Accomplish

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How to annotate Centreline Geometry using MXtips annotation.

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