What's New in CONNECT Edition 2021 R1

This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2021 R1

Primary Enhancements

Model Steel Tubs
Model Steel Cross Frames for Concrete Beams
Model Column Cross Section using Template variation
Foundation Decorators
Bridge Specific Item Types (Technology Preview)
Side-by-Side Installation
Descartes Functionality

Additional Enhancements

Product Release Name changed to 2021 Release 1
Model Bent Plate Diaphragm
Display Element Volume in Bridge Object Properties
Re-organized Ribbon Tool Bar to improve work flow
New Collaborate Tab for iTwin workflow
Place Parametric Pier/Abutment now have an option to ignore skew
Options to send more than one bridge or unit to RM Bridge
Option to hide Unit Cost Data in Quantities Report
Additional Tags for Functional Components
Model Drilled Shaft w/ or w/o Rock Socket under Footing
Steel CrossFrame/Stiffener dialogs enhanced
Steel CrossFrames: Apply to all bays
Tool Tips on Members display length, type etc.
New VUE rendering engine instead of Luxology (Platform)
New Configuration variable for DV settings
Improved "Place Custom Pier/Abutment" dialog
Additional EU Beam Templates added to Libraries in Metric workspace
Place Deck Template shows slider to show Template cross-sections variation
Edit Barrier Placement now shows the Guideline(Path) name used

Technology

Built on MicroStation PowerPlatform Update 16 (v10.16.00.80)
Built on Civil Platform (OpenRoads Designer) 2021 Release 1
Updated to ProStructures Update 5.2 (v10.05.02.38)
Updated to gINT Civil Tools (10.07.01.85)
Optional install of Generative Components
Optional install of LumenRT Designer Edition Update 14

Note: Due to OBM file format changes in this release, files created in previous releases of OBM CE can be opened in this release, but once opened with the current release, cannot be opened in the previous versions.