This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 8.1.

• Allow user to model Concrete Diaphragms for Concrete Slab and Girder bridge type
• Bridge Wizard updates including input for support skews, curved alignments, alignment and profile initial data, and deck width and thickness input
• User control over text and graphics for Beam Layout, Support Line, Units, Bearing Lines etc.
• New option to specify Vertical Offset from Deck for Abutment Backwall
• New Wingwalls Offset – Positive and Negative values now allowed
• Beam Properties shows two beam Lengths - true and projected length
• New Beam Length Report for Concrete Girders
• Support For AUS/NZ rolled steel sections from Catalog (Main and Cross-frames)
• Deck Variable Constraint Dialog now shows a new column showing initial/default values as specified in the library
• New option to allow user to input Active Angle for individual bearings
• Column properties now displays Top Elevation
• Beam Layout – new "Same as Start" option, allows user to enter info for beam start, and applies the same at beam end.
• FDOT Sound Walls added in Barriers Library
• New offsets introduced for more accurate transfer of Functional Components or Abutments to LEAP
• Configuration variables introduced to offer users control over pier template display dimensions
• Default Material for Rendering
• Follow Deck Edge option now supports beams with multiple section templates
• Built on MicroStation PowerPlatform Update 13.
• Updated to Civil Platform (OpenRoads Designer) 2020 Release 2
• Updated to ProStructures Update 5