Service Requests (previously Service Tickets) can be created through the Bentley Cloud Services or from www.bentley.com . If the CONNECTION Client is running in the Windows System Tray one can click on CONNECT Center to open the Bentley Cloud Services…

Sometimes we have seem that users are unable to create a bridge or some bridge elements in OBM v10.09. To resolve the issue please try the following: Exit any file you may have open for OBM Open folder “C:\Users\ username \AppData\Local\Bentley…

Inside File\Examples\Training Examples user can select in the list the Steel Design Training Example with the options for a. Eurocode and b. AASTHO , as shown in the image below. The definition of slender cross section parts are shown in the Properties…

Inside File\Examples\Demo Examples & FAQ user will find the Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions section for RM Bridge Enterprise . There user can select the truss model as a reference entitled Modeler Link Segments & Truss Modeling . There will be…

In the last release of OpenBridge Modeler, i.e. v8.2, we removed prior restrictions and allow the users to modify OBM solid elements using the modeling tools. For example, you can now add a hole in the deck to allow a drainage duct, or you could cut a…

OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition V10.09 is available for all users! OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition is a unique application that combines modeling, analysis, and design into one comprehensive bridge product, as it creates a true bridge BIM physical…

In OpenBridge Modeler CE Update 9 a partial enhancement has been made regarding the removal of creating different objects on the Default level. This enhancement will continue to be implemented in future releases. Detailed information regarding the modifications…

In OpenBridge Modeler Connect Edition the Drawing Workflow is the one for allowing access to all the basic MicroStation drawing options inside the .DGN file. As shown in the screenshot above, the available default Top Menu options are: File …

In OpenBridge Modeler Connect Edition the current Workflow options are available, selecting from the workflow drop-down list located in the title bar of the OpenBridge Modeler window, at the Top Menu, accessible by hitting the arrow, as shown in the screenshot…

What's New in OBM CONNECT Edition Update 9 This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 9.0, v10.09.00.70. Model Shear Studs on Steel Girders Model Field Splices on Steel Girders Place Accessories…

Users reported the Print Organizer was not working as expected when trying to add a file to the collection inside OpenBridge Modeler and corrected this in the current version. Though, as the workaround is a very simple one, no correction will be done…

Sometimes when you try to open Quantities Report you get " Quantities Report by Named Boundary ". This happens when there is a corruption in a temp file. Please follow steps shown below to resolve the issue: Exit all OBM files you have open on the…

Between the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 8.2, v10.08.02.45, from August 2020, one of the features is the possibility to a llow users to modify OBM Objects. So, now users are able to edit solid elements and create deck…

In RM Bridge, it is possible to export the wireframe model including all the 3D drawing information viewed in Main View, as prestressing tendons and reinforcements to a *.dgn file format. In Main Window, right click in mouse and the following menu…

An OpenBridge Modeler project can contain multiple bridges and each bridge can have multiple units. To place a bridge unit in the currently active bridge, use the following procedure. You must have at least one bridge in your current model: On the…

RM Bridge as a component of OpenBridge Designer is part of the product consolidation strategy where all bridge solutions are steadily united to become one. The analytical model, a mathematical simplified model, used only for the calculations can be directly…

Inside OpenBridge Modeler , even though some minor elements could be missing for modeling all details, there are options to add and modify the Materials at the library menu to make your estimates more complete for the tender. At the Main Ribbon Menu…

To change templates for multiple supports at once select all the supports that need to be changed using the Element Selection tool: Click on Properties to open the Element Properties dialog Under Substructure Placement Rule select Substructure…

Articles under this section will focus on OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition downloads & installations.

OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition offers options for varying the bridge girder elements heights or cross-sections . If you are not initially creating the new girder from the action Place Beam from the Superstructure Ribbon Group you can still modify…

Release notes for OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition.

As OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition includes all bridge analytics products, LEAP: LBC, LBS and RM Bridge Enterprise , it is important for all users to understand that it offers two different workflows: a BIM Workflow , which guides the user through…

Here are three different ways to place barriers in OpenBridge Modeler # Method Notes: 1 Using "Place Barrier" command Library of barrier templates can be used to model and place standard concrete barriers quickly. Transfer…

In OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition after user added an Element to the bridge model Unit you can still modify its name as user can Edit the Element Properties , as shown in the screenshot below. With the Primary Ribbon Menu Windows Explorer and Properties…

To add reinforcement to a beam: Navigate to the ProConcrete workflow Click on Beam Reinforcing from the Rebar Placement Ribbon Group to open the dialog Select the beam and supporting members. click in the middle of the span diagram…