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  • Trex error "No valid elevation data"

    Product(s): SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, StormCAD, CivilStorm, WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, HAMMER Version(s): CONNECT Edition, V8i Area: Layout and Data Input Problem When attempting to import elevation data using Terrain Extractor (Trex…
  • Geopak Drainage Referenced surface profile

    I have a drainage profile that spans across 2 surfaces. The nodes are referencing their respective surface as seen in the attached image (see highlighted elevations). The Surface profile is drawn at a total different elevation. I have created a surface…
  • 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…
  • Interpolation Method Used by Terrain Extractor (Trex)

    Product(s): Bentley WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, HAMMER, SewerCAD, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, CivilStorm Version(s): 08.11.XX.XX, 10.00.XX.XX Environment: N\A Area: Layout and Data Input Problem What method does Terrain…
  • 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…
  • V8i Series 3 v08.11.09.578 How to create a tin on a wall that is leaning using DTM Tools?

    I am creating a TIN from survey info but I have several walls that are leaning, so when it builds the triangles it builds from the closest points so instead of goining from the ground points to the toe of the wall it goes to the top of the wall and visa…
  • 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…
  • 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…