OpenBridge Modeler

To generate a bearing seat elevations report

You must model bearing seats when placing bearings
  1. Either:

    on the Analysis and Reporting ribbon tab, select the Bearing Seat tool in the Bridge Reporting group.

    or

    key in bmreport reports beamseatelevation

    The Preview window opens and the Bearing Seat Elevations Report is generated for all bridge units in the model containing bearing seats.
  2. (Optional) To save the file:
    1. In the Preview window, select the Save tool. The Save As dialog opens.
    2. Type a File name and select a location.
    3. Click Save.
    The file is saved using the .prnx file extension. This file can be re-opened using the Preview window.
  3. (Optional) Create output of the report:
    Option Description
    To print a copy select either the Print tool (to change printer settings) or Quick Print tool (to use the default Windows printer and settings).
    To save a PDF copy select the Export > Export To > PDF File tool. Provide the PDF options and click OK. You will be prompted to save the file.
    To e-mail a PDF copy select the Export > E-Mail As > PDF File tool. After saving the file as you would for export, a new e-mail draft is opened in your default e-mail client with this file attached.
    Tip: You can also export to or e-mail the report as a variety of other common file formats.