Issue : Why an I getting a "Beam Corridor is required" message when trying to place bearings? Resolution : One gets this error when trying to place bearings without doing a Beam Layout and Place Beams. When working in a Beam Slab (P/S or RC Concrete…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented transfer tendon points to all beams in one unique deck cross-section. When transferring OBM model to RM, for analysis, the User can choose the option "Transfer all beams inside one deck…

There are only two language options for the OpenBridge family of products, i.e. OpenBridge Modeler and OpenBridge Designer : The English version The Chinese CCK - China Country Kit Though, until now, we have been providing RM Bridge users with…

What's New in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 2 (March 2022) This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer (OBD) CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 2 (v10.10.20.34) and its components OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), RM Bridge…

A quite common first-time users question is when the section is not showing up in your Dynamic Drawing model, as in the screenshot below. There are many possibilities; but, one common situation is that the user is not aware of the seed and the settings…

Create Drawings in OpenBridge Modeler is a tool to Create Substructure Drawings automatically with a few settings. More specific information can be found at the Help/F1 link below and an example at the YouTube video at the next link. Create Substructure…

The Analysis and Reporting ribbon menu tab in OpenBridge Modeler gives users access to: Bridge Reporting Drawings Labels Drawing Scale Measure Placement

Here we will discuss the FAQ about Reports and Drawing s in OpenBridge Modeler. Analysis and Reporting Ribbon Tab (bentley.com)

In OpenBridge Modeler to import civil terrain data, users can go to the Home ribbon tab and select the Import / Terrain tool in the Bridge Setup ribbon group. Just select the file to import (.TIN; .DTM,..) and at the Import Terrain Model dialog settings…

To rename or add a bridge name open the OBM model and then open Explorer. Expand the Bridges under OpenBridge Model > Bridge Model > Bridges. Right click on the Bridge you want to add or rename and select Rename . Enter the new name and click OK:

Navigate in your browser to https://connect.bentley.com and select your connect project and the iModel for export. Note that the features available through the Connect Portal are limited and new functionality is being added only to the iTwin Portal described…

The Apply 3D by Slope to Target from the 3D Geometry Tab in the Civil Ribbon Tab is very useful to adjust Terrain models near the bridge abutments . Users can rearrange the terrain slope to match a reference and create models adjusted to reality. Basically…

It is a FAQ from new admins and some users on what should they use or install for their specific workflow: OpenBridge Modeler or OpenBridge Designe r? While OpenBridge Modeler is a 3D parametric modeling software for bridges, OpenBridge Designe r is a…

ISSUE: Getting VBA rejected error when opening a file in OpenBridge Modeler with the following informational dialog: SOLUTION: This happens when some DLLs are not properly registered during OBD/OBM install. Follow the steps shown below to resolve…

ISSUE: OpenBridge Modeler not launching from OpenBridge Designer. It shows the initial splash screen briefly and disappears and OBM does not start. If you look at the event viewer you will see that the Antivirus blocking the program. RESOLUTION: …

Sometimes we have minor issues with the exact representation of Elements and their position that could cause some hidden elements. So, when this is happening it's the best practice to try to introduce a small gap in the location, just some tiny number…

Normally this happens when your SupportLine is smaller than the width of the bridge. One should always make the SupportLine longer than the width of the bridge. Here is an example illustrate the issue and resolution. Shorter SupportLine will cause the…

Please watch the videos here on YouTube for an overview of the new features introduced in OpenBridge Modeler Link to full Playlist Includes videos on 1. Variable Column Piers 2. Steel Tub Girders (Box Girders) 3. Steel Cross Frames for Concrete…

While Item Types have always been part of the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, specific support for Bridge object properties has been added in this release. Broadly Item Types are user defined set of properties used to augment properties for graphical objects…

What's New in OBD CONNECT Edition, 2021 Release 1 This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition v10 Update 10 and its components 1) OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), 2) RM Bridge, 3) LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC), and 4) LEAP…

What's New in OBM CONNECT Edition, 2021 Release 1 This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition v10.10.00.8x. Model Steel Tubs Model Steel Cross Frames for Concrete Beams Model Column Cross Section using…

RM > File > Read TCL Data Schedule Actions for construction stages, additional and traffic load cases, load combinations, check actions… Loads Definition with combination table, load management, load sets and load cases. Traffic Lanes and Load Trains…

Using Bridge Wizard that allows to quickly create a complete bridge model by entering just a few inputs. Bridge name. Alignment pick interactively from *.dgn file or use one default alignment. Bridge Type. Deck Template under Utilities > Libraries…

PSC Bridge Design with OBM / RM in Standalone workflow In the following example a three-span concrete hollow box girder shown in the picture below will be defined. The bridge is built in three construction stages. The 140m long three-span bridge…

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…