OpenBridge Modeler

What's New in CONNECT Edition 2021 R2

This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2021 R2

Primary Enhancements:

  • Approach Slab/Sleeper Slab
  • Notch or Corbel on Abutment Backwall
  • Enhance and Fix Orientation of Steel Built-Up Beams and Steel Rolled Beams
  • Dark Theme User Interface
  • Running Full P/S License inside OBM

Additional Enhancements:

  • Grout Pad - Option to specify min. thickness
  • Piles X, Y co-ordinates as properties
  • Support Placement - Option to Align with Deck
  • Barrier Placement Improvements
  • Barrier End Cut options
  • Accessories - Use any Barrier as Elevation Provider
  • Place Barriers over Barriers without offset
  • New Property allowing user to input Structure Number
  • Concrete Filled Pipe Pile
  • Option for Support Line Horizontal Offset
  • Improvements to Reduce File Size
  • Footing Base Pad
  • Civil Labeler replaced old labeler tool
  • Cap Top - option to follow Crowned deck
  • Cheek walls separate Symbology
  • Column and Cap Decorators
  • FCs - Column and Cap Decorators
  • Built-up Steel Diaphragm
  • Wing Wall Decorators
  • Improve End to End - Concrete Diaphragm placement
  • Reorganization for Property Panels
  • Barrier Lengths & Deck Surface Area in Properties and Item Types
  • Item Types, minor enhancements
  • Quantity Report: Barriers - Separate by Type
  • Transfer of Steel CFs to LEAP Bridge Concrete
  • New Config Variable to not load ProStructures
  • iTwins Connector Improvements
  • Separate Symbology for Struts
  • Rectangular Footing Offsets
  • Associative Extraction (MicroStation Tech Preview)
  • Aggregate Reports (MicroStation Tech Preview)

Technology Stack

  • Built on MicroStation PowerPlatform Update 16.2 (v10.16.2.267)
  • Built on Civil Platform (OpenRoads Designer) 2021 Release 2 (v10.10.20.78)
  • Updated to ProStructures Update 6.0 (v10.6.0.59)
  • Updated to gINT Civil Tools (10.7.1.110)
  • Includes Descartes (10.16.2.16)
  • Optional install of Generative Components (10.9.1.6)
  • Optional install of LumenRT Designer Edition Update 14

Defects Resolved.