MXTOOLS Quick Reference [TN]

Jason Walsh — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:48:50 GMT

Current Revision posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 9/13/2013 8:48:50 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MX
	Version(s):	XM Edition
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	N/A
	Subarea:	N/A
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (System to drive bulk engines)
	ArchiveRetrieve - Friendly interface to archive/retrieve models and maintain a log in Excel
	CotationStringSurSemis - Search the nearest spot level to affect on string point + interpolate if possible
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and linear interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - Reports on length and areas
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags: MX, TechNote, 9997, TechNotes, Tools

MXTOOLS Quick Reference [TN]

Elisabeth Pry — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:17:13 GMT

Revision 10 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Elisabeth Pry on 6/24/2013 1:17:13 PM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MX
	Version(s):	XM Edition
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	N/A
	Subarea:	N/A
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (System to drive bulk engines)
	ArchiveRetrieve - Friendly interface to archive/retrieve models and maintain a log in Excel
	CotationStringSurSemis - Search the nearest spot level to affect on string point + interpolate if possible
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and linear interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - Reports on length and areas
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags: MX, TechNote, TechNotes, Tools, 9997

MXTOOLS Quick Reference [TN]

Jacquelyn Pettus — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:18:55 GMT

Revision 9 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jacquelyn Pettus on 11/6/2012 7:18:55 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Legacy Document Number: 9997

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (System to drive bulk engines)
	ArchiveRetrieve - Friendly interface to archive/retrieve models and maintain a log in Excel
	CotationStringSurSemis - Search the nearest spot level to affect on string point + interpolate if possible
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and linear interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - Reports on length and areas
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags: MX, TechNote, TechNotes, Tools

MXTOOLS Quick Reference [TN]

Elisa McGraw — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:38:52 GMT

Revision 8 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Elisa McGraw on 7/22/2010 7:38:52 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Legacy Document Number: 9997

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (System to drive bulk engines)
	ArchiveRetrieve - Friendly interface to archive/retrieve models and maintain a log in Excel
	CotationStringSurSemis - Search the nearest spot level to affect on string point + interpolate if possible
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and linear interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - Reports on length and areas
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags: MX, TechNote, TechNotes, Tools

MXTOOLS Quick Reference [TN]

Elisa McGraw — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:29:51 GMT

Revision 7 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Elisa McGraw on 6/22/2010 1:29:51 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Legacy Document Number: 9997

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (System to drive bulk engines)
	ArchiveRetrieve - Friendly interface to archive/retrieve models and maintain a log in Excel
	CotationStringSurSemis - Search the nearest spot level to affect on string point + interpolate if possible
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and linear interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - Reports on length and areas
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags: MX, TechNote, TechNotes, Tools

MXTOOLS Quick Reference

jpln — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:58:49 GMT

Revision 6 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by jpln on 1/26/2009 5:58:49 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Legacy Document Number: 9997

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (System to drive bulk engines)
	ArchiveRetrieve - Friendly interface to archive/retrieve models and maintain a log in Excel
	CotationStringSurSemis - Search the nearest spot level to affect on string point + interpolate if possible
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and linear interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - Reports on length and areas
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags: MX, TechNote, TechNotes, Tools

MXTOOLS Quick Reference

jpln — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:53:36 GMT

Revision 5 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by jpln on 1/26/2009 5:53:36 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Legacy Document Number: 9997

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Convertor between Piste and MX
	DPSExport - Export to DPS system (driven system)
	ArchiveRetrieve - selective archive & retr models
	CotationStringSurSemis - Get spot level to put on strings
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - regrade strings using spot levels and interpolation
	2Deviennent1 - To create 1 string from 2 strings with discontinuities (Earthworks for example)
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - measure align and string lengths
	ListImplantation - Reports for setting out
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags:

MXTOOLS Quick Reference

Elisa McGraw — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:17:28 GMT

Revision 4 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Elisa McGraw on 11/4/2008 7:17:28 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Legacy Document Number: 9997

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Piste plan,profile and sections
	DPSExport - XYZ export for setting out plan prof
	ArchiveRetrieve - selective archive & retr models
	CotationStringSurSemis - string status rel to other
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - interpolate control points (sttg out)
	2Deviennent1 - generate string midway two others
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - measure align and string lengths
	ListImplantation - layerworks reports
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags:

MXTOOLS Quick Reference

Elisa McGraw — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:03:04 GMT

Revision 3 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Elisa McGraw on 10/30/2008 2:03:04 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Piste plan,profile and sections
	DPSExport - XYZ export for setting out plan prof
	ArchiveRetrieve - selective archive & retr models
	CotationStringSurSemis - string status rel to other
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - interpolate control points (sttg out)
	2Deviennent1 - generate string midway two others
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - measure align and string lengths
	ListImplantation - layerworks reports
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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Elisa McGraw — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:39:40 GMT

Revision 2 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Elisa McGraw on 10/21/2008 9:39:40 PM

Document Information

Document Type: TechNote

Product(s): Bentley MX

Version(s): XM Edition

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Overview

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Piste plan,profile and sections
	DPSExport - XYZ export for setting out plan prof
	ArchiveRetrieve - selective archive & retr models
	CotationStringSurSemis - string status rel to other
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - interpolate control points (sttg out)
	2Deviennent1 - generate string midway two others
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - measure align and string lengths
	ListImplantation - layerworks reports
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

Tags:

MXTOOLS Quick Reference

Dave Bentley — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:50:38 GMT

Revision 1 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Dave Bentley on 7/1/2008 9:50:38 AM

Product:	Bentley MX XM Edition
Date Added:	July 1, 2008

MXTOOLS quick reference and description Updated: 13 December 2007

Note: This is a simple listing of the tools. It is subject to update at any time. There is no assurance that any of these functions will work completely on your system. The help is not complete. They are available all in one download from the ‘Enhancements & Updates' area of the Bentley SELECT website.
MENU / TOOLBOX ACTION	PROCESS & RESULT

	Set the properties of each toolbar /auto load
	Traditional MX profile and section functionality
	PSS to CSV format for import export to Inroads

MX International Tools	- refer also to \mfw\MXTOOLS\**.DOCs
	SubDivide Line - detailed line analysis
	SubDivide Arc - detailed arc analysis
	SlabSetout - MXSITE house model setting out
	SlabReferencer - strings to MXSITE house model
	Roundabout Geometric Parameters - to ARCADY
	Reports -neat excel sheet of legible string reports
	PFE32 - classic text editor
	MxToWinALC - RAIL output to ALC tamping prg
	MXSITE Cross Sections to Excel - for MXSITE
	MX_ChainOffset - neat chainage vs offset to excel
	MX Volumes to Excel -custom volumes reports
	MX Drainage Longsection -from Mx classic drnge
	Insert Arc Points - improve defn of curves & arcs
	Enhance Runner - scripting for DPF drawings
	Create Points -GUI for enginrg point contruction
	ConvertMX - MXSITE to MXROAD SNConventn
ICON to appear in later installs:	SimPrint - MX classic style printing functionality
	(read QuickPrint.PDF)









MX Infratools
	INFRATRANS -AU coord transform toolset *
	INFRASURVEY -Raw Survey to MX toolset **
	INFRADATA -MultiData Import Exprt toolset***
	High Wide Load Clearance (see hwl.chm)
	Infratools Help
	Arc Setout - setting out
	MDF Convert - drainage convertor
	Longview
	PFE32
	Vol Span
	Vertical String Editor
	Prism Volumes
	Drive Thru
	Mass Haul
	Draw Profiles
	Draw Cross Sections
	Annotate Intervals
	Roundabout
	Create Driveways
	RenameM
	Regrade any string
	Survey String to 3D
	Filter M String
	Contour Translator
	Drape Strings
	de_AutoJoin (join strings automatically)
	Subdivide Arc
	Subdivide Line
	Create Points
	Extend a String
	Drawing File Manager
	Input File Manager
	Draw Style Sets
	Explore MX Project Folder -opens current project
	(creating a desktop shortcut to Explore MX Project Folder.exe is a worthwhile exercise)


INFRATRANS	Full Panel on Tranformations
	* read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
INFRASURVEY
	** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files
	Includes Survey code to MX feature code conversion
	Formats: o SOKKIA SDR20, SDR33 (This is indicated in the top line of the file) o Leica - GSI8, GSI16, CivilCAD GRE4 o Topcon - FC1, 2, 4, 5, 6, GT7 o Geodimeter o Various others
	Analysis checks before commit to MX
	Read Raw data or Key in observations

INFRADATA
	*** read the relevant...\help\*.CHM help files

	CIVILCAD, SDRmap, Svy code to Mx convertor
	Output MX models to full simple XYZ ASCII file
	CIVILCAD, Geocomp, Wescom, Keays Genio
	Exit










MX French Tools
	PFE32 -Text editor
	InterfacePiste - Piste plan,profile and sections
	DPSExport - XYZ export for setting out plan prof
	ArchiveRetrieve - selective archive & retr models
	CotationStringSurSemis - string status rel to other
	Projmask - project entities onto surface
	Interpo - interpolate control points (sttg out)
	2Deviennent1 - generate string midway two others
	PLTnProjet - scale long section drawing generator
	Metres - measure align and string lengths
	ListImplantation - layerworks reports
	ListingsPiste - Piste style reports (align elements)
	GiratoireV25 - MXRoundabout from circle strings
	GiratoireV22 -MXRoundabout from circle strings
	CopieAxe - String copy and label
Extra French Tools
	Run these from the EXE files in the \mfw\FRTOOLS folder. See also XX_Styles folder for Giratoire.PSS (styleset)



















MX SelectTools (DE)	- located in \mfw\exe\DE***.EXE
	Help / Exit
	Reports and Strings to Excel
	Draw Special Geometry
	Special annotation & Sections see XSDrawInfo.pdf
	String and Point manipulation
	Import CARD/1, Achs, ASCII, OKSTRA & Export
DE Universal Importer


















MX Benelux Tools	- located in \mfw\exe\Bnlx**.EXE
	Tools Help plus shortcut to Linemode help
	Quick / Dyn Report, Rail Shift & Lift analysis
	XSS CrossSection Draw tool (XSDrawInfo.pdf) +
	String, Point, Text manipulation & Cleanup
	CopyCentrelines & Ditch /channel design wizard
	TextEditor, StyleSetDrawingtool,CADsymb editor
	Batch Input, Vari import, STAR impt, MXeXplorer
Read also:	\_Help\Benelux Country Kit Documentation.chm
All in English	+ (example .XSS files in public_styles folder)

	CopyCentrelines tool with control on destination and direction
	Multiple Model display tool with filtering and masking
ICON to appear in later installs:	bnlxDeleteDesignSpeed.exe - put design GENIO back to MX2004
	bnlxModelfileRecoveryTool.ReadMe.txt - this utility must run with the MX session closed



MX General & USA Tools
	Bridge & Tunnel Annotation, Chainage & Level Difference along route. Chainage & Offset by fixed or variable offset
	Drape (level) whole or part String model over Triangulation surface model. Generates Specific Eye /Target Model for use with MX style flythrough tool (Visualise>3DView) Global Master & Geometry string rename.

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