Civil Ribbon Tab

Table 1. General Tools group
Tool name		Description
Import/Export	Import Geometry	Used to import external civil data such as road alignment.
	Import Horizontal Geometry from Ascii File	Import horizontal geometry element from an ASCII file via a text wizard.
	Import Vertical Geometry from Ascii File	Import vertical geometry element from an ASCII file via a text wizard.
	Export Geometry	Used to export selected civil geometry elements into one of the following cogo databases: MX FIL files, InRoads ALG files, or GEOPAK GPK files.
Design Elements	Set Active Profile	Used to designate which of potentially several profile elements will drive the 3D model. The result is the creation of a 3D spline in the 3D model representing the combination of the Horizontal alignment plus the Design profile.
	Set Active Terrain Model	This tool sets the active terrain model file. Default terrain model is the model which is displayed by default in profile models and is the default target for corridor modeler. If the end conditions of a template within a corridor interact with existing ground, then an active terrain model is required. Only one terrain model can be active at any given time, however, multiple terrain models can be combined into a complex terrain model. The terrain model can be in the same design file as the corridor model, but more likely is in its own file and referenced. Locate Set Active Terrain Model tool in the General Geometry or Terrain Model task navigation panels.
	Select By Graphic Filter	Opens the Graphical Filter Manager, which is used to create the individual filters for individual terrain features, then combine them into a filter group.
	Create Civil Rule Feature	Used to assign Civil Geometry rules to elements created by tools other than civil geometry tools. For example, MicroStation smart lines can become Civil Geometry ruled elements complete with manipulators and all the editing capabilities that derive therefrom. Note: The element must be in a 2D design model to be able to convert it to a Civil Rule Feature.
Standards	Set Feature Definition	Set Feature Definition assigns a feature definition to a civil geometry element, or changes the feature definition on an element.
	Feature Definition Toolbar	Use the tools on the Features Toggle Bar to activate and deactivate settings that impact a variety of Geometry tools.
	Match Feature Definition	Use the Match Feature Definition command to impart one element's characteristics to another.
	Civil Message Center	The Bentley Civil Message Center provides feedback on a variety of issues that can affect the design process, such as errors in constructions and design standards that have been violated. The message center can float and can be docked and pinned.
	Set Element Information	Use the Set Element Information command to add a note of your own to a particular element in a drawing.
Civil AccuDraw		Civil AccuDraw performs many of the same functions as MicroStation AccuDraw but has greatly expanded capabilities for the civil designer using GEOPAK, InRoads, or MX. It allows you to define a point location at any stage of any placement tool (MicroStation or other civil applications) and accepts input that results in more sophisticated point locations.
Geometry Report	Horizontal Geometry Report	Use the Horizontal Geometry Report to generate a report from selected civil horizontal geometry elements. The report contains coordinates, stationing, and other geometric data on the selected elements.
	Profile Report	This tool creates an XML report data file that includes information about the selected vertical alignments. To run this tool, you are prompted to select one or more vertical elements from a long section view.
	Map Check Report	The Map Check generates a report containing precision information based on plotted data rather than the internal precision stored by the software. When you plot a design, the precision of lengths and directions is limited to plotted values rather than the full values maintained by the software. These plotted values are used during construction, which can introduce closure errors not present in the original design. This tool allows you to determine closure errors based on plotted precision.
	Station Offset Report	This tool creates a report that contains station offset data for selected horizontal geometry elements. Offsets are always measured perpendicular from the base element to the offset element. The reported stationing is measured along the offset element. Offsets are given for cardinal points on the base (non-offset) element. Interval (optional) defines the distance along the offset element between each measurement of offset. A value of zero has no effect. Offset (optional) causes offset distances to be measured to a point that is not directly on the offset element but rather is offset by the distance specified. A value of zero has no effect.
	Point Feature Station Offset Elevation Report	The Point Feature Station Offset Elevation Report tool creates a report that contains point name, point feature, station, and offset from selected points to a baseline MicroStation or civil horizontal geometry or survey element. The baseline element can be linear, arc, curve, or any non-point element. The points can be Civil or MicroStation cells, zero length lines, or points. Offsets are always measured perpendicular from the baseline element to the point. The reported stationing is measured along the baseline element. If the selected point does not have a point name or feature, the fields are left blank. If data in a 2D model or view is used, the elevation field is blank. The tool can be used in 2D or 3D views or models.
	Station Base Report	This report creates a report that contains station offset data for selected horizontal geometry elements. Offsets are always measured perpendicular from the base element to the offset element. The reported stationing is measured along the base element. Offsets are given for cardinal points on the base (non-offset) element.
	Superelevation Report	Creates a superelevation XML report and opens the Bentley Civil Report Browser. Superelevation reports can be generated for a single or multiple sections. The reports are displayed in the Civil Report browser.
Civil Analysis	Analyze Point	Use the Analyze Point tool to dynamically review information about a selected 2D or 3D design element, terrain model or mesh. The results are based on the type of element selected. For example if a 2D MicroStation element is selected, the results include Station, Offset, X, Y, and Direction.
	Analyze Between Points	Use the Analyze Between Points tool to review elevation, slope, distance and delta information between two selected points of a terrain model or mesh.
	Analyze Volume	Use the Analyze Volume tool to compute volumes between two models or a model and plane, and optionally place the results in the file at a user-defined location. The volume is computed for the union of the two terrain models (for model to model option) or between the entire terrain model and elevation (for the elevation option). An optional boundary may be specified to compute volumes for part of the terrain model. In this case, the volumes are calculated by drawing vertically from the boundary element to intersect the terrain models.
	Inverse Points	The Inverse Points tool computes and displays the distance and direction between each pair of specified points. Several types are supported: linear, arc, radial, perpendicular and by element. The tool is supported in both 2D and 3D views / models. The results are displayed at the cursor prompt, and optionally, the Civil Report Browser. Points may be selected graphically or typing in existing survey point names.
	Analyze Trace Slope	Use the Analyze Trace Slope tool to dynamically trace a path on a terrain model or mesh surface. For example, consider the path of a drop of water down a selected terrain model (or mesh surface) or up the surface to the water source. Inputs include a data point for the origin of the path.
	Analyze Pond	The Pond Analysis tool traces a point downstream to a low point and fills it giving the volume, maximum depth, and maximum elevation. In addition, the pond delineation is graphically displayed.
	Element Compound Quantities	Reporting tool that reports single or multiple Civil Cells and or Corridors to create component quantity summary.
	Create Cut and Fill Volumes	Calculates cut and fill volumes between two surfaces, usually an existing a terrain and a surface (terrain or mesh) and creates a 3D mesh solid with volume attributes. Vertical edges are drawn from the Design Surface to the Existing Surface and the volume (in master units) of the closed solid is calculated. Note the design surface may be noncontiguous, in which case, one mesh solid is created for all areas. Highlighting any one piece of the solid highlights all pieces. The volumes can be viewed in Quick Properties (accessed from the context sensitive menu) or Element Information. This tool is also useful for visualizing earthwork, top mesh, and bottom mesh. Tip: Practical applications include construction sequencing and staging.
	3D Drive Through	The 3D Drive Through tool gives you the capability of viewing 3D models in a more realistic visualization. Utilizing a basic dialog, you can move through the model from the viewpoint of a driver, panning from side to side at each stop. The visualization can also be published to a MicroStation camera script file, where it can be used with the Animation Producer tool.

Table 2. Horizontal group
Tool name		Description
Lines	Line Between Points	Line Between Points creates a line between two user defined points. The points can be defined in several ways: A click in the graphics Using the Civil AccuDraw tool Snapped relative to other elements Previously created geometry point element
	Line To Element
	Simple Line to Element	Creates a line without any transition to another element at zero degrees skew angle, applicable only when the To element is a curve, Offset locked at zero.
	Spiral Line to Element	Creates a line with a spiral transition to another element at zero degrees skew angle, applicable only when the To element is a curve, Offset locked at zero.
	Curve Line to Element	Creates a line with an arc transition to another element at zero degrees skew angle, applicable only when the To element is a curve, Offset locked at zero.
	By Angle Line to Element	Creates a line without any transition at user defined skew angle, Offset locked at zero.
	Line to Element	Line To Element constructs a line at a skew to a reference element.
	Line Between Arcs	Constructs a line between two previously placed arcs.
	Line From Element
	Simple Line From Element	Creates a line without any transition from another element at zero degrees skew angle, Applicable only when the From element is a curve, Offset locked at zero.
	Spiral Line From Element	Creates a line with a spiral transition from another element at zero degrees skew angle, applicable only when the From element is a curve, Offset locked at zero.
	Curve Line From Element	Creates a line with an arc transition from another element at zero degrees skew angle, applicable only when the From element is a curve, Offset locked at zero.
	By Angle Line From Element	Creates a line without any transition from another element at a skew angle you define, Offset locked at zero.
	Line From Element	Constructs a line at a skew from a base element.
	Chamfer Between Points	Planes a corner, example, it alters an existing intersection by inserting a line between the elements.
Arcs	Circle	Draws a circle.
	Arc Between Points	Creates an arc between points.
	Arc To Element
	Simple Arc To Element	Creates a simple radius arc without any transition to another element, Offset locked at zero.
	Two Center Arc To Element	Creates an arc with an arc transition to another element, Offset locked at zero.
	Spiral Arc To Element	Creates an arc with a spiral transition to another element, Offset locked at zero.
	Reverse Spiral Arc To Element	Creates an arc with a reverse spiral transition to another element, applicable only when the To element is a curve of opposite hand, Offset locked at zero.
	Arc To Element	Constructs an arc based on a selected base element which controls tangency at one end.
	Arc Between Arcs	Constructs an arc between two previously placed arcs. This tool has the ability to optionally apply both a back and/or forward transition between the base arcs and the constructed arc.
	Arc From Element
	Simple Arc From Element	Creates a simple radius arc without any transition to another element, Offset locked at zero.
	Two Center Arc From Element	Creates an arc with an arc transition from another element, Offset locked at zero.
	Spiral Arc From Element	Creates an arc with a spiral transition from another element, Offset locked at zero.
	Reverse Spiral Arc From Element	Creates an arc with a reverse spiral transition to another element, applicable only when the From element is a curve of opposite hand, Offset locked at zero.
	Arc From Element	Constructs an arc based on a selected base element that controls tangency at one end. The construct may also include an optional spiral transition or arc transition (2 center curve).
	Arc Between Elements
	Simple Arc	Creates a radius arc without spirals or tapers at both ends, Offsets locked at zero.
	Spiral Arc Spiral	Creates a radius arc with spiral transitions but no tapers at both ends, Offsets locked at zero.
	Taper Arc Taper	Creates a radius arc with tapers but no transitions at both ends, Offsets locked at zero.
	3 Center Arc	Creates a radius arc with radius transitions at both ends, result is a three centered curve, Offsets locked at zero.
	2 Center Arc	Creates a radius arc with radius transitions at one end, result is a two centered curve, Offsets locked at zero.
	Arc Between Elements	Constructs an arc between two previously placed elements. This tool has the ability to optionally apply a back and/or forward transition and/or taper between the elements and the constructed arc.
	Complex Transition Between Any Element and Arc	Constructs an arc between two previously placed elements. This tool has the ability to optionally apply a Back Spiral and/or Ahead Transition between the elements and the constructed arc.
Point	Point	Place Point constructs a civil point element. The point tool places a cell or text based on a feature definition or a MicroStation point (zero length line) if no feature definition is used. The point can be placed in 2-D (X,Y) or 3-D (X,Y, elevation) in both 2D and 3D model views.
Point	Equal Space Points	The Equal Space Points tool inserts a specified number of points, points at a defined interval, or a combination of both. The points can be placed between two points or along an element and optional offset. The tool places cells or text based on a feature definition or MicroStation points (zero length line) in the active MicroStation symbology if no feature definition is used. The point can be placed in 2-D (X,Y) or 3-D (X,Y, elevation) in both 2D and 3D model views.
Offsets and Tapers	Single Offset Entire Element	Offsets the selected element by a constant value along the entire length.
	Single Offset Partial	Offsets the selected element by a constant value along a user selected station range.
	Variable Offset Taper	Offsets the selected element by a variable amount along a user selected station range.
	Ratio Offset Taper	Offsets the selected element by a ratio along a user selected station range.
Reverse Curves	Reverse Curve By Angle	Constructs reverse curves between previously drawn elements.
	Reverse Curve By Radii Ratio	Creates a reverse curve where the second curve radius is a ratio of the first curve radius. Offsets locked at zero.
	Reverse Curve By Tangent	Creates a reverse curve where the two radii are equal and you may specify a tangent length between the curves, Offsets locked at zero.
	Line At Angle	Creates a simple linear element at a deflection angle measured from the first picked element, Offsets locked at zero.
	Reverse Transition	Constructs reverse curves between previously drawn elements with an optional tangent length between the two curves.
Spirals	Spiral From Element	Constructs a spiral from a previously placed element, using this base element to determine tangency at one end.
Spirals	Spiral Between Elements	Constructs a spiral (or spirals) between two base elements that determine tangency.
Modify	Start Station	Assigns stationing to an element.
	Add Station Equation	Defines a station equation at a designated location on an element.
	Copy Element	The Copy Element tool creates a new instance of visible geometry only.
	Insert Fillet	Inserts a curve into a previously created element.
	Append Element	Constructs a complex element by appending additional elements in a previously established complex element.
Complex Geometry	Complex By Element	Constructs a complex element of previously placed elements by joining them in sequence.
	Complex By PI	Creates a linear element with curves based on user input of PI (point of intersection) locations. The curves can include transitions or set the radius to zero for no curves at the PI.
	Complex Redefine	Replicates an element at a specified distance from the original.
	Define By Best Fit	Constructs an element that best fits a course defined by a selected linear object.
	Create Geometry By Template	Opens the Pick Template dialog, which is used to insert the chosen template into the drawing relative to a reference element. Any point in the template, whose feature definition is set to create geometry, will produce offset element constructions at the template defined offset.

Table 3. Vertical group
Tool name		Description
Open Profile Model		Generates a View that presents a desired feature in profile thus enabling the Vertical Geometry tools to interact with the chosen feature.
Set Active Profile		Designates which of potentially several profile elements will drive the 3D model. The result is the creation of a 3D spline in the 3D model representing the combination of the Horizontal alignment plus the Design profile.
Profile Creation	Profile From Surface	Generates a profile whose elevations are determined by draping onto a surface. The surface may be a terrain model, a mesh, or mesh solid.
	Quick Profile From Surface	Generates a profile of a civil horizontal element by draping onto a surface (terrain model, a mesh, or mesh solid).
	Project Profile To Element	Shows one element's profile in the Profile View of another element.
	Project Profile Range To Element	Shows a portion of one elements profile in the profile space of another element.
	Project Extended Profile	Shows, in an element's profile view, the profiles of adjacent elements.
	Profile Intersection Point	Indicates in a Profile View where one element crosses another. The point is placed at the station and elevation of the intersected element. The intersected element must have a designated active profile.
Lines	Profile Lines Between Points	Constructs a profile line, between two user-defined points.
	Profile Line To Element
	Tangent Profile Line To Element	Creates a profile line to another element at zero deflection, applicable only when the To element is a profile curve, Offset locked at zero.
	Profile Line To Element	Constructs a profile line, at a delta slope, from a designated location to a reference element.
	Profile Lines Between Elements	Constructs a profile line between two previously placed profile curves.
	Profile Line From Element
	Tangent Profile Line From Element	Tangent Profile Line from Element - Creates a profile line from another element at zero deflection, applicable only when the From element is a profile curve, Offset locked at zero.
	Profile Line From Element	Constructs a profile line, at a delta slope, from a reference element to a designated location.
Curves	Profile Curve Between Points	Constructs a vertical curve between designated points.
	Profile Curve To Element
	Parabola To Element	Creates a parabola to an element, Offset is locked at zero.
	Circular Curve To Element	Creates a simple profile radius to an element, Offset is locked at zero.
	Profile Curve To Element	Constructs a vertical curve from a designated point to an element.
	Profile Curve From Element
	Parabola From Element	Creates a parabola from an element, Offset is locked at zero.
	Circular Curve From Element	Creates a simple profile radius from an element, Offset is locked at zero.
	Profile Curve From Element	Constructs a vertical curve between an existing element and a point you will designate.
	Profile Curve Between Elements
	Parabola Between Elements	Creates a parabola between two elements, Offsets are locked at zero.
	Asymmetric Parabola	Creates an asymmetric parabola between two elements, Offsets are locked at zero.
	Circular Curve Between Elements	Creates a simple profile radius between two elements, Offsets are locked at zero.
	Profile Curve Between Elements	Constructs a vertical curve between two designated elements.
Complex Geometry	Profile Complex By Elements	Constructs a complex profile element from previously placed elements.
	Profile Complex By PI	Constructs a profile complex defined by vertical points of intersection (VPI).
	Define Profile By Best Fit	Construct a profile complex defined by best fitting through a selected profile.
	Profile Insert Curve	Inserts a vertical curve into a profile element.
	Append Profile Element	Appends additional elements to a previously established complex element.
	Profile Reverse Transition	Constructs reverse curves between previously drawn elements with an optional tangent length between the two curves.
	Profile Offset Transition	Constructs profile elements at an offset from a base element. The base element may be a line, arc, spiral, or complex.
Element Profiles	Quick Profile Transition	Defines the profile of an element by matching the slope and elevation of adjoining elements. Depending on the configuration of adjacent elements, either a single crest/sag curve is created or a reverse transition.
	Profile By Constant Elevation	Defines a flat profile at a given elevation for the entire element.
	Profile By Slope From Point	Defines a profile of an element by computing a slope from a 3D point.
	Profile By Slope From Element	Defines an element's profile by projecting a fixed slope from another element with a design profile.
	Profile By Variable Slope From Element	Defines an elements profile by projecting a variable slope from another element with a design profile. This command differs from the Profile by Slope command only in the fact that you have additional options. Specifically, you can define a range instead of the entire element, and there are multiple methods of slope rather than fixed slope alone.
	Profile By Vertical Offset From Element	Defines the profile of an element based on a vertical offset. The results are similar to Profile by Variable Slope command, except that, instead of transitioning two slopes, two vertical offsets are used.
	Profile By 3D Element	Produces a profile (in profile space) from a 3D element in the drawing.

Table 4. Superelevation group
Tool name		Description
Create	Create Superelevation Sections	Creates a superelevation section for the specified station range on the baseline reference to demarcate a stretch of roadway for superelevation calculations.
Create	Create Superelevation Lanes	Used to create superelevation lanes to which super calculations can be applied.
Calcualte	Calculate Superelevation	Calculates station and superelevation transitions rates based on a preferences or rules file (.sep,.srl). The values are augmented to the superelevation lanes, and edit manipulators are created, and the color fill is recolored, based on the cross slopes.
	Edit Superelevation Rule File	Edits the XML-formatted superelevation rule file.
	Import Superelevation	Used to incorporate superelevation values via a CSV file.
	Assign to Corridor	Associates superelevation with a corridor, so the pavement reflects the superelevation stations / cross slopes, rather than the pavement cross slope defaults in the template.
Edit	Insert Station Cross Slope	Insert an individual station / superelevation transition (cross-slope) into a previously created and calculated superelevation lane.
Edit	Superelevation Editor	Opens the superelevation editor.
Superelevation Report		Creates a superelevation XML report and opens the Bentley Civil Report Browser. Superelevation reports can be generated for a single or multiple sections. The reports are displayed in the Civil Report browser.
Open Superelevation View		Opens the editable superelevation diagram directly in a view .

Table 5. Cross-Sections group
Tool name	Description
Open Cross Section View	Using the specified baseline reference to a corridor, or any Civil horizontal geometry, creates a dynamic cross section view in the selected MicroStation view. The corridor interval is used for the cross section interval. The specialized view has exaggeration feature, cross section scrolling, and ability to place temporary dimension lines. These sections are not used as a basis for drawn cross sections or sheets.

Table 6. Terrain Model group
Tool name		Description
Terrain Import	Create From File	Opens the Import Terrain Model(s) dialog, which is used to o create a terrain model (TM) by importing from an external file type.
	Create Terrain Model From ASCII File	Used to import surface data in a variety of ASCII formats, and provides flexibility by letting you describe the format of files before you import them.
	Create Terrain Model By Graphical Filter	Creates a terrain using previously defined graphical filters, which determine the candidate elements for triangulation.
	Create From Point Cloud	Opens the Create Terrain From Point Cloud dialog, which is used to create a terrain model with one or more point clouds.
	Create From Elements	Used to create a terrain model from 3D graphical elements that is ruled.
	Create Complex Terrain Model	Used to merge or append multiple terrain models into one.
	Create Clipped Terrain Model	Used to create a new terrain model by clipping a previously created terrain model.
	Create Delta Terrain Model	Used to create a delta TM between a surface and plane or between two surfaces, which can then be used for Isopach contouring.
	Create Terrain By Text Interpolation	Used to create a terrain model from 2D "tagged"contours and interpolating 2D linear elements and textual spots.
Set Active		Used to set the active terrain model file.
Add Features		Used to add 3D graphical elements (as terrain model features) into a previously created terrain model.
Remove Features		Used to remove 3D elements from a terrain which were added by Add Features or Create from Elements.
Edit Complex Terrain Model		Used to merge or append multiple complex terrain models into one.
Change Feature Type		Used to change the feature type of a selected element within a terrain model.
Edit Terrain Model		Used to edit a terrain model that has no graphic elements with rules and includes manipulating vertices, swapping lines, and deleting triangles.
Add Terrain Model Boundary		Used to extract implied or stored boundaries from terrains with the ability to edit / rule the boundary.
Remove Terrain Model Boundary		Used to remove a boundary element from an unruled terrain model.

Table 7. 3D Geometry
Tool name	Description
Create 3D By Plan Profile	Used to create a 3D element from a portion of a profile line.
Create 3D By Slope To Target	Used to create a 3D element computed from a linear element to a surface.
Create 3D By Volume	Used to create a terrain modeling computed by volume from another reference surface.

Table 8. Template group
Tool name		Description
Apply Linear Template		Accesses the Pick Template dialog then inserts the chosen template into the drawing relative to a linear element.
Template	Create Template	Opens the current template library to add a new template, delete or modify an existing template.
	Import Template	Imports the template in the Create Template command.
	Display Template	Draws the selected template from the current template library at the user-defined data point in the drawing file using the active MicroStation symbology. All end conditions are drawn and there is no annotation. The drawing is useful as a starting point for documentation of the template library.