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Getting Started
About OpenBridge Modeler
Quick Overview
Ribbon Interface
Quick Access Toolbar
Important MicroStation Concepts
Important Civil Tools Concepts
Terrain
Terrain Overview
Terrain Models and Element Templates
Referencing Terrain Models
Template Properties
Feature Types
Triangulation Options - Edge Method
Element Information
Properties
Civil Geometry
Civil Geometry Degree of Curve
Civil Geometry Design Standards
Civil Geometry Manipulate and Modify Commands
Importing "Classic" ASCII Files
Model Interoperability
Overview
Civil Design Synchronization Navigator
Differencing Window
Project Explorer
Graphics (Preview) Window
Civil Design Synchronization Navigator - View Mode
Feature Definitions
OpenRoads Designer Standards
ProConcrete Concepts
Using Templates
Template Manager
To save a template
To load an existing template
To add new folders to your template settings
To import a template
To export a template
To sort the folder structure of your template
To delete a folder
Working With Assignments
Display Classes and Area Classes
Working With Part Families
ProjectWise Integration
Program Limitations
Using the Work Page
Work Page
Create WorkSpace Dialog
Create WorkSet Dialog
WorkSet Templates
Edit WorkSet Dialog
Assign Project to WorkSet dialog
File Open dialog
Fundamentals
Configuration Concepts
Subscription Entitlement Service
Bentley Licensing Tool
Options Dialog
To Reserve a License
To Release a License
CONNECT License Client Activation Dialog
OpenBridge Modeler Workspace Variables
Projects
To Create a New WorkSpace
To Create a New WorkSet
To Create a WorkSet from a Template WorkSet
ProjectWise Project Association
To Assign a CONNECTED Project to a WorkSet
Register a ProjectWise Project
To create a new project
2D/3D Separation
To add a bridge
To add a bridge unit
To add a bridge with multiple units
Civil Elements
To import civil geometry
To import civil terrain data
To set the alignment
To set the active terrain
To reference civil data
Templates
2D Templates: Decks, Beams, Columns, and Barriers
To create a 2D template
To apply point details
To set superelevation flag
To define key points
To verify template variables
3D Templates: Piers, Abutments, and Wingwalls
To create a new abutment template
To create a new pier template
To create a new wing wall template
Parametric Templates
To create a stiffener template
To create a cross frame template
To create a connection plate template
To move a bridge to a new station
Modeling
SupportLines
To place supportline by midpoint
To place a parallel supportline
To place multiple supportlines
To move a supportline
To modify supportlines
Superstructure
To place a deck
To assign superelevation
To place a beam layout
To place a beam group
To define a steel built-up beam
To define a steel rolled shape beam
To define a concrete beam
To copy a beam definition
To place transverse stiffeners
To place cross frames
place Steel Cross Frames for Concrete Girder Bridges
To place concrete diaphragms
Place Concrete Diaphragms for Steel Girders
To place steel box girders/tubs
Place Box Beam dialog
Segmental Construction
To place a segmental bridge span-by-span
To place segmental balanced cantilever
To place closure pours
Constraints
To open the constraints editor
To add a variable constraint
Substructure
To place piers on supportlines
To add variable section columns to a pier
To place an abutment
To place a wing wall on an abutment
To place bearings
To place excavation
To place custom substructures
Foundation Decorators
Appurtenances
To place a barrier
To place an auxiliary object by point
To place auxiliary objects spaced along a path
Using Clash Detection
Calculating Clashes
To set up a clash detection job
To select criteria for clash detection operation
To run a self check clash detection
To set up suppression rules
To execute the clash detection
To review the clash results
To group clash results
To export clash results to a spreadsheet
To export clash results to a GPX File
To share clash detection jobs and rules
Modifying OBM Objects
Interoperability
Transfer Model Data with Analytics Programs
Assumptions and Limitations When Exporting to LEAP Bridge Concrete
To send to LEAP Bridge Concrete
To update model from LEAP Bridge Concrete
Assumptions and Limitations When Exporting to LEAP Bridge Steel
To send to LEAP Bridge Steel
To send to RM Bridge
To update model from RM Bridge
Concrete Detailing
Understanding Spacings
Adding Reinforcement to Objects
Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Beams
Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Columns
To clone reinforcement to other beams and columns
To add reinforcing to a strip footing
Adding Rebar to Panels and Walls
To Add a Single RebarSet to a Concrete Element
Adding a Single Bar to an Existing Concrete Element
Adding a Starter Bar to a Concrete Element
Creating an Irregular Dispatch
Modifying Existing Reinforcement
Editing Rebar
Moving Rebar
Copying Rebar
Deleting Rebar
Exploding Rebar
Stretching Rebar
Trimming Rebar
Extending Rebar
Breaking Rebar
Creating Rebar Lap Splice
Working With End Conditions
To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition dialog
To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition tool
Converting End Condition to Bent Bar
Adding a mechanical device to a rebar end
Rotating End Conditions
Aligning End Conditions
Deleting End Conditions
Face Based Rebar Modeling
To assign position numbers to a concrete model
Selecting Rebar and Concrete Codes
Viewing and Modifying Rebar Code Settings
Reports
To generate a quantities report
To generate an input echo report
To generate an segmental coordinates report
To generate a deck elevations report
To generate a bearing seat elevations report
To generate a beam report
To generate a camber and deflections report
To generate a balanced cantilever report
Automated Drawings
To specify settings for automated drawings
To set up the model for automatic drawings
To generate a substructure drawing
To generate a super-structure cross section drawing
The Ribbon
File tab and Backstage View
Home Ribbon Tab
Primary
Explorer dialog
References dialog
Raster Manager dialog
Point Cloud dialog
Reality Mesh Attachments dialog
Models dialog
Level Display dialog
Level Manager dialog
Properties dialog
Key-in Window
AccuDraw Window
Auxiliary Coordinates dialog
Saved Views dialog
Cell Library dialog
Markups dialog
Details dialog
Window List dialog
Selection
Element Selection tool
Select All tool
Select None tool
Place Fence tool
Modify Fence tool
Manipulate Fence Contents tool
Delete Fence Contents tool
Drop Fence Contents tool
Save Fence Contents tool
Named Boundaries dialog
Lock tool
Unlock tool
Bring to Front tool
Paste Special dialog
Bridge Setup
Import Geometry tool
Import Terrain tool
Import Terrain Model(s) dialog
Bridge Wizard dialog
Add Bridge tool
Set Active Alignment tool
Move Bridge to Station tool
Set Active DTM (Terrain) tool
Add Bridge Unit tool
SupportLine
Place SupportLine By Midpoint tool
Place SupportLine Parallel tool
Place Multi SupportLines tool
Move SupportLine tool
Modify Supportline tool
Superstructure
Place Deck tool
Place Advanced Deck tool
Place Advanced Deck dialog
Assign Superelevation tool
Place Beam Layout tool
Beam Layout dialog
Place Beam Group tool
Beam Definition dialog
Place Transverse Stiffeners tool
Stiffener Placement dialog
Stiffener Location Wizard dialog
Place Cross Frame tool
Cross-Frame Placement dialog
Cross Frame Location Wizard dialog
Place Diaphragm for Concrete Beams
Place Diaphragms dialog
Place Shear Studs
Shear Studs Placement dialog
Place Field Splice
Place Field Splices dialog
Place Segmental Span tool
Place Cantilever Segmental tool
Close Segmental Balanced Cantilever tool
Segmental Cantilever Report tool
Constraints tool
Solids Constraints Definition dialog
Substructure
Place Pier tool
Pier Elevation Constraints dialog
Place Abutment tool
Place Custom Pier tool
Place Custom Abutment tool
Place Wingwall tool
Place Bearing tool
Place Excavation tool
Auxiliary
Place Auxiliary By Point tool
Place Auxiliary By Path tool
Place Barrier tool
Approach Slab
Place Approach Reference Line
Place Approach Slab
Place Sleeper Slab
Civil Ribbon Tab
General Tools
Import Export
Import Geometry
Import Horizontal Geometry from ASCII File
Import Vertical Geometry From ASCII File
Export Geometry
Design Elements
Set Active Profile
Set Active
Select By Graphical Filter
Create Civil Rule Feature
Standards
Set Feature Definition
Features Definition Toolbar
Match Feature Definition
Civil Message Center
Set Element Information
Activate Civil AccuDraw Toolbar
Geometry Report
Horizontal Geometry Report
Report Browser
Profile Report
Map Check Report
Station Offset Report
Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
Station Base Report
Civil Analysis
Analyze Point
Analyze Between Points
Analyze Volume
Inverse Points
Input Types
Analyze Trace Slope
Analyze Pond
Element Component Quantities
Create Cut Fill Volumes
3D Drive Through
Horizontal
Horizontal Geometry Lines
Line Between Points
Line to Element
Line between Arcs
Line From Element
Chamfer Between Elements
Horizontal Geometry Arcs
Circle
Arc Between Points
Arc to Element
Arc Between Arcs
Arc From Element
Arc Between Elements
Complex Transition between any Element and Arc
Horizontal Geometry Point
Place Point
Equal Space Points
Offsets and Tapers
Single Offset Entire Element
Reverse Curves
Reverse Curve by Angle
Reverse Transition
Horizontal Geometry Spirals
Spiral from Element
Options
Spiral between Elements
Horizontal Geometry Modify Complex
Start Station
Add Station Equation
Copy Element
Horizontal Insert Fillet
Append Element
Horizontal Geometry Complex Geometry
Complex by Elements
Complex by PI
Complex Redefine
Define by Best Fit
Create Geometry by Template
Vertical
Open Profile Model
Set Active Profile
Profile Creation
Profile From Surface
Project Profile to Element
Project Profile to Element
Project Profile Range to Element
Project Extended Profile
Place Profile Intersection Point
Vertical Geometry Lines
Profile Line Between Points
Profile Line to Element
Profile Line between Elements
Profile Line from Element
Vertical Geometry Curves
Profile Curve Between Points
Profile Curve to Element
Profile Curve From Element
Profile Curve Between Elements
Vertical Geometry Complex Geometry
Profile Complex by Elements
Profile Complex by VPI
Define Profiles by Best Fit
Profile Insert Curve
Append Profile Element
Profile Reverse Transition
Profile Offset Transition
Element Profiles
Quick Profile Transition
Profile by Constant Elevation
Define Profile by Slope from Point
Profile by Slope From Element
Profile by Variable Slope from Element
Profile by Vertical Offset from Element
Profile by 3D Element
Superelevation
Superelevation Create
Create Superelevation Sections
Create Superelevation Lanes
Workflow For Through Lanes
Workflow For Auxiliary Items
Superelevation Calculate
Calculate Superelevation
Edit Superelevation Rule File
Import Superelevation
Assign to Corridor
Superelevation Edit
Insert Station Cross Slope
Superelevation Editor
Superelevation Report
Open Superelevation View
Open Cross Section View
Terrain Model
Create From File tool
Create Terrain Model From ASCII File tool
Create Terrain Model By Graphic Filter tool
Terrain Feature Manager dialog
Create From Point Cloud tool
Creating the Terrain Model
Create From Elements tool
Create Complex Terrain Model
Create Clipped Terrain Model tool
Create Detla Terrain Model tool
Create Terrain By Text Interpolation tool
Add Features tool
Remove Features tool
Edit Complex Terrain Model tool
Change Feature Type tool
Edit Terrain Model tool
Add Terrain Model Boundary tool
Remove Terrain Model Boundary tool
3D Geometry
Additional 3D by Plan Profile
Apply 3D by Slope to Target
Create 3D by Volume
Template
Apply Linear Template
New Template Drop
Manipulating Template Drops
Template Drop Context Sensitive Menu
Create Template Drop Workflow
Import Template from Graphics
Display Template
Utilities Ribbon Tab
Interop
Send to LEAP Bridge Concrete tool
Update from LEAP Bridge Concrete File tool
Send to LEAP Bridge Steel tool
Update from LEAP Bridge Steel tool
Send to RM Bridge tool
Update from RM Bridge tool
Open ProStructures tool
Activate/Deactivate ProStructures
Export to IFC
Superstructure (Export) tool
Libraries
Manage Deck Templates tool
Manage Barrier Templates tool
Manage Beam Templates tool
Manage Column Templates tool
Manage Pier Templates tool
Pier Templates (Edit) dialog
Pile Layout dialog
Manage Abutment Templates tool
Abutment Templates (Edit) dialog
Manage Wingwall Templates tool
Edit Wingwall dialog
Manage Sleeper Slab Templates tool
Material tool
Stiffeners Library tool
Stiffener Templates dialog
Cross Frames Library tool
Cross Frame Library dialog
Connection Library tool
Beam Connection Plate Library dialog
Splices Library tool
Field Splice dialog
Shear Studs Library Dialog
Connector Angles Library
ACS
Define ACS by Element tool
ACS Type
Using AccuDraw with Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
Arbitrary Rotations
Define ACS by Points tool
Define ACS by View tool
Define ACS by Reference tool
Move ACS tool
Rotate ACS tool
Select ACS tool
Apply ACS to Selected View tool
Collaborate
Associate Project to WorkSet
Sync to iTwin
To Create a New Synchronization
To Synchronize Changes in a DGN to an i-model on the i-modelhub
iTwin Synchronizer
iTwin Synchronizer Prerequisites
Best Practices
Attach iTwin
Attach iModel as Reference Dialog
To Attach an iModel as Reference
Attach iModel as Reference Dialog, Select an iModel
Performing an AEC Transform
To Perform an AEC Transformation While Attaching an iModel
Issues Resolution Service (Web Component)
Manage Issues Dialog
To Link a Document to an Issue
To Capture the Screen and Create a New Attachment
To add a Comment to an Issue
To Select an Issue for Viewing
New Issue
To Create a New Issue using Manage Issue Dialog
Open iTwin Portal
Clash Detection
Project Portal
Item Types
Parametric Cells Tab
Reports and Drawings
Reports
Quantities tool
Input tool
XYZ Report tool
Deck Elevation Report tool
Deck Elevation Report dialog
Beam Report tool
Bearing Seat (Report) tool
Camber (Report) tool
Dynamic View By Station tool
(Drawings) Settings tool
Drawings: Dynamic View Settings dialog
Create Substructure Drawings tool
Create Superstructure Cut Drawing tool
Place Named Boundary tool
Place Named Boundary Civil Plan
Named Boundaries
Adjust Profile Named Boundary
View Ribbon Tab
Presentation
View Attributes dialog
Apply Display Style tool
Standard Display Styles
Tools
Window Area tool
Zoom Out tool
Fit View tool
Update View tool
Zoom In tool
Pan View tool
Rotate View tool
Orienting the Drawing Plane in 3D
View Previous tool
Walk tool
Fly tool
Navigate View tool
View Next tool
Camera
Place Camera tool
Change View Perspective tool
Define Camera tool
Camera View Projection
Camera Lens tool
Set Focal Distance tool
Photomatch tool
Place Named Boundaries tool
Saved Views
Create Saved View tool
Update Saved View Settings tool
Apply Saved View tool
Window
Copy View tool
Cascade tool
Tile tool
Arrange tool
View Size tool
Collaborate Tab
ProConcrete Workflow Ribbon
Home Ribbon Tab
Beam Reinforcing
Beam Reinforcing - Beam Info tab
Beam Reinforcing - Beam Defaults tab
Beam Reinforcing - Longitudinal Reinforcing tab
Beam Reinforcing - Lap Options tab
Beam Reinforcing - Stirrups tab
Beam Reinforcing - Options tab
Beam Reinforcing - Assignment tab
Column Reinforcing
Column Reinforcing - Column Info tab
Column Reinforcing - Vertical Reinforcing tab
Column Reinforcing - Lap Options tab
Column Reinforcing - Ties tab
Column Reinforcing - Options tab
Column Reinforcing - Assignment tab
Pad Footing Reinforcing
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Dowels tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Assignment
Continuous Footing Reinforcement
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Lap Options tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Assignment tab
RebarSet - Wall/Panel
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Main Reinforcement tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Lap Options tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - End Condition tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Options tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Assignment
RebarSet - Slab
RebarSet-Slab - Main Reinforcing tab
RebarSet-Slab - Lap Options tab
RebarSet-Slab - End Condition tab
RebarSet-Slab - Options tab
RebarSet-Slab - Assignment tab
RebarSet - Single
RebarSet-Single - Main Reinforcing tab
RebarSet-Single - Lap Options tab
RebarSet-Single - End Conditions tab
RebarSet-Single - Options tab
RebarSet-Single - Assignment tab
Single Rebar
Single Rebar - Rebar tab
Single Rebar - End Conditions tab
Single Rebar - Options tab
Single Rebar - Assignment tab
Single Rebar Distribution
Single Rebar Distribution - Rebar tab
Single Rebar Distribution - End Conditions tab
Single Rebar Distribution - Options tab
Single Rebar Distribution - Assignment tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Main Reinforcing tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - End Conditions tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Options tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Assignment tab
Associative Extraction
Associative Intersection
Associative Slice
Variables dialog
Positionflags and Positioning
Positionflags and Positioning - Insert tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Steel Positioning tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules dialog - Automatic Position details
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Filter and Order tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Options tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Prefixes tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Comparison method tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Concrete Positioning tab
Automatic Position Settings dialog
Positioning Macros dialog
Bar Factory Settings dialog
Macro Builder dialog
Positionflags and Positioning - Distribute tab
Distribution Settings dialog
Positionflags and Positioning - Others tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Drawing Number tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Layout tab
Position Flag Definition dialog
Positionflags and Positioning - Sort tab
Codes Manager
Bar Analytics
Rebar Modification Ribbon Tab
Create Rebar Lap Splice
Rebar End Properties
Rebar End Properties dialog
Edit End Condition
OpenRoads Designer
Geotechnical
Descartes
ProStructures
Steel Modeling
Steel Elements
Shapes
Shapes - Straight shapes tab
Shapes - Bent shapes tab
Shapes - Spiral shapes tab
Shapes - Options tab
Shape Catalog
Adding straight shapes
Girder Position
Insertion of Shapes
Automatic Insertion
Shape Sections
Plates/Polyplates
Plates/Polyplates - Straight Plates tab
Plates/Polyplates - Arc Plates tab
Plates/Polyplates - Web Grating tab
Plates/Polyplates - Options tab
Analysis of Dimensions
Bent Plates
Bent Plates - Append Flange tab
Bent Plates - Append plate tab
3D Bent Plates
Dependence of Segments
Bolt Styles
Bolt Styes - Bolting tab
Bolt Styles - Threaded Rods tab
Bolt Styles - Bolt Style tab
Bolt Settings - Bolt Definition
Bolt Settings - Nut Definition
Bolt Settings - Washer Definition
Bolt Settings - Wedge Washer Definition
Bolt Styles - Sort tab
Steel Connections
Connections Gallery
Shear Plates
Shear Plate Connection
Shear Plate Connection - Shapes tab
Shear Plate Connection - Distance tab
Shear Plate Connection - Connect tab
Shear Plate Connection – Cope / Stiffener tab
Shear Plate Connection - Punch Holes tab
Shear Plate Connection - Data tab
Shear Plate Connection - Group tab
Shear Plate Connection - Assignment tab
Shear Plate Connection - Connection Data tab
Box Beam Shear Connection
Box Beam Shear Connection - Dimensions tab
Box Beam Shear Connection - Connect tab
Box Beam Shear Connection - Joist Plates tab
Box Beam Shear Connection - Weld Plates tab
Box Beam Shear Connection - Assignment tab
Stiffener Connection
Stiffener Connection - Dimensions tab
Stiffener Connection - Spacing tab
Stiffener Connection - Stiffeners tab
Stiffener Connection - Stiffeners Edge tab
Stiffener Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Shear Connection
Beam Shear Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Shear Connection - Connection tab
Beam Shear Connection - Joint Plate tab
Beam Shear Connection - Stiffener tab
Beam Shear Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Shear Connection C1
Beam Shear Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
Beam Shear Connection C1 - Connection tab
Beam Shear Connection C1 - Joint Plate tab
Beam Shear Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
Beam Shear Connection C1- Assignment tab
To place shear plate connection
To Create Shear Connections
Column Beam Connections
Web Angle Connection
Web Angle Connection - Shapes tab
Web Angle Connection - Distance tab
Web Angle Connection - Connect tab
Web Angle Connection - Welding tab
Web Angle Connection - Cope tab
Web Angle Connection - Data tab
Web Angle Connection - Group tab
Web Angle Connection - Assignment tab
To Create Web Angle Connection
Beam Column Flange Connection
Beam Column Flange Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Column Flange Connection – Joint tab
Beam Column Flange Connection - Support tab
Beam Column Flange Connection – Connect Holes tab
Beam Column Flange Connection - Support Holes tab
Beam Column Flange Connection - Bolts tab
Beam Column Flange Connection – Stiffener tab
Beam Column Flange Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Joint tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Support tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Connect Holes tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Support Holes tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Bolts tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Assignment tab
Moment Connection
Moment Connection – Shear tab
Flange Moment Connection - Upper/Lower Moment tab
Moment Connection - Extras tab
Moment Connection - Assignment tab
Web Moment Connection
Web Moment Connection - Moments tab
Web Moment Connection - Shear tab
Web Moment Connection - Rat Hole/Stiffener tab
Web Moment Connection - Assignments tab
Seated Connection
Seated Connection – Bottom/Top Seat tab
Seated Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Column End Plate Connection
Beam Column End Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Column End Plate Connection - Connect tab
Beam Column End Plate Connection - Plate Chamfer tab
Beam Column End Plate Connection - Stiffener tab
Beam Column End Plate Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Column Web Connection
Beam Column Web Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Column Web Connection – Joint tab
Beam Column Web Connection - Support tab
Beam Column Web Connection – Connect Holes tab
Beam Column Web Connection - Support Holes tab
Beam Column Web Connection - Bolts tab
Beam Column Web Connection - Stiffener tab
Beam Column Web Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1
Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Joint tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 – Support tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Connect Holes tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Support Holes tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 – Bolts tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Assignment tab
Pipe Strap Connection
Pipe Strap Connection - Strap tab
Pipe Strap Connection - Plate tab
Pipe Strap Connection - Cleat tab
Pipe Strap Connection - Option tab
Pipe Strap Connection - Standard tab
Pipe Strap Connection - Assignment tab
End Plate Connections
Endplates
Endplates - Layout tab
Endplates - Holes tab
Endplates - Connect tab
Endplates – Punch Holes tab
Endplates - Galvanization Holes tab
Endplates – Moment tab
Endplates - Shear tab
Endplates - User-defined tab
Endplates – Stiffener tab
Endplates - Stiffeners tab
Endplates - Bt. Chord tab
Endplates - Group tab
Endplates - Assignment tab
Endplates - Connection Data tab
To Create Plate Connection
Auto-Connect tools
AutoConnect
AutoConnect Data Manager
AutoConnect Data Manager - Project Setup tab
AutoConnect Data Manager - Record Setup tab
AutoConnect Data Manager - Connection Data tab
Base Plates
Standard Baseplate
Standard Baseplate - Layout tab
Standard Baseplate - Holes tab
Standard Baseplate - Connect tab
Standard Baseplate - Data tab
Standard Baseplate - Dowels tab
Standard Baseplate - Assignment tab
Standard Baseplate - Punch Holes tab
Standard Baseplate - Galvanization Holes tab
General Baseplate
General Baseplate - Dimensions tab
General Baseplate - Connect tab
General Baseplate - Dowel tab
General Baseplate - Flange tab
General Baseplate - Corner tab
General Baseplate - Inner tab
General Baseplate - Radial tab
General Baseplate - Extras tab
General Baseplate - Extension tab
General Baseplate - Standard tab
General Baseplate - Assignment tab
C1 Baseplate
C1 Baseplate - Dimensions tab
C1 Baseplate - Connect tab
C1 Baseplate - Dowel tab
C1 Baseplate - Flange tab
C1 Baseplate - Corner tab
C1 Baseplate - Inner tab
C1 Baseplate - Radial tab
C1 Baseplate - Extras tab
C1 Baseplate - Extensions tab
C1 Baseplate - Standard tab
C1 Baseplate - Assignment tab
To Insert Base Plates
Splice Connections
Splice Connection
Splice Connection - Options tab
Splice Connection - Top/Bottom tab
Splice Connection - Left/Right tab
Splice Connection - Data tab
Splice Connection - Assignment tab
Splice Connection - Connection Data tab
Splice Connection C1
Splice Connection C1 - Options tab
Splice Connection C1 - Flange tab
Splice Connection C1 - Web tab
Splice Connection C1 - Assignment tab
Pipe Flange Connection
Pipe Flange Connection - Dimension tab
Pipe Flange Connection - Assignment tab
Angle Splice Connection
Angle Splice Connection - Dimension tab
Angle Splice Connection - Assignment tab
Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection
Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Connect tab
Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Beam Splice Connection
Beam Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Beam Splice Connection - Assignment tab
Box Beam Splice Connection
Box Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
Box Beam Splice Connection - Holes tab
Box Beam Splice Connection - Assignment tab
Column Splice Connection
Column Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
Column Splice Connection - Splice Plates tab
Column Splice Connection - Flange Plates tab
Column Splice Connection - Assignment tab
Purlin Connection
Purlin Connection
Purlin Connection - Bolting tab
Purlin Connection - Purlin Shoe tab
Purlin Connection - Purlin Cleat tab
Cleat Plate dialog
Purlin Connection - Purlin Shape tab
Purlin Connection - Assignment tab
Fly Brace Connection
Fly Brace Connection - Dimensions tab
Fly Brace Connection - Shapes tab
Fly Brace Connection - Connection tab
Fly Brace Connection - Standard tab
Fly Brace Connection - Assignment tab
Beam Clamp Connection
Beam Clamp Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Clamp Connection - Connection tab
Beam Clamp Connection - Shapes tab
Beam Clamp Connection - Assignment tab
Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection
Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Dimensions tab
Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Connect tab
Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Stiffener tab
Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Assignment tab
Bracing Connections
Static Bracing
Static Bracing - Shapes tab
Static Bracing - Connect tab
Static Bracing - Distance tab
Static Bracing - Assignment tab
Creating Static Bracing
Rod Brace Connection
Gusset Plate Connections
Gusset Plate Connection
Gusset Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
Gusset Plate Connection - Options tab
Gusset Plate Connection - Assignment tab
Dual Gusset Connection
Dual Gusset Connection - Plate tab
Dual Gusset Connection - Seats tab
Dual Gusset Connection - Assignments tab
Beam Column Brace Connection
Beam Column Brace Connection - Dimensions tab
Beam Column Brace Connection - Stiffeners tab
Beam Column Brace Connection - Assignment tab
Flange Brace Connection
Flange Brace Connection - General tab
Flange Brace Connection - Shear Plate tab
Flange Brace Connection - Connect Support tab
Flange Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab
Flange Brace Connection - Assignment tab
Creating Flange/Web Brace
Web Brace Connection
Web Brace Connection - General tab
Web Brace Connection - Shear Plate tab
Web Brace Connection - Connect Support tab
Web Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab
Web Brace Connection - Stiffener tab
Web Brace Connection - Assignment tab
Web Brace Chinese
Web Brace Chinese Connection - General tab
Web Brace Chinese Connection - Shear Plate tab
Web Brace Chinese Connection - Connect Support tab
Web Brace Chinese Connection - Connect Brace tab
Web Brace Chinese Connection - Stiffeners tab
Web Brace Chinese Connection - Assignment tab
Hollow Shape Bracing
Hallow Shape Bracing - General tab
Hallow Shape Bracing - Tie Plate tab
Hallow Shape Bracing - Brace tab
Hallow Shape Bracing - Assignment tab
Creating Hollow Shape Brace
Wrap Around Gusset
Wrap Around Gusset - Gusset Parameters tab
Wrap Around Gusset - Support 1/2 Clip Angles tab
Wrap Around Gusset - Braces tab
Wrap Around Gusset - Assignment tab
Brace Splice Connection
Brace Splice Connection - General tab
Brace Splice Connection - Support tab
Brace Splice Connection - Connect tab
Brace Splice Connection - Assignment tab
Stiffener
Stiffener
Stiffener - Layout tab
Stiffener - Connect tab
Stiffener - Punch Holes tab
Stiffener - Options tab
Stiffener - Assignment tab
Oblique Stiffeners
Stiffener Distribution
Stiffener Distribution - Layout tab
Stiffener Distribution - Connect tab
Stiffener Distribution - Options tab
Stiffener Distribution - Assignment tab
To Create Stiffener Distribution
To Modify Stiffener Distribution
To Delete Stiffener Distribution
Haunch
Haunch - Dimensions tab
Haunch - Assignment tab
Haunch - Connection Data tab
Creating Haunch Connections
Unrestricted Haunch Positioning
Cross Bolting
Cross Bolting - Geometry tab
Cross Bolting - Drilling/Bolting tab
Cross Bolting - Assignment tab
To Create Cross Bolting connection
To Modify Cross Bolting connection
To Delete Cross Bolting connection
To Manipulate Cross Bolting connection
Substation Gallery
Single Frame
Creating a Single Frame
Editing a Single Frame
Deleting a Single Frame
Single Frame Cap
Creating a Single Frame Cap
Editing a Single Frame Cap
Deleting a Single Frame Cap
Symmetric A Frame
Creating a Symmetric A Frame
Editing a Symmetric A Frame
Deleting a Symmetric A Frame
Double Frame Cap
Creating a Double Frame Cap
Editing a Double Frame Cap
Deleting a Double Frame Cap
Vertical A Frame
Creating a Vertical A Frame
Editing a Vertical A Frame
Deleting a Vertical A Frame
Vertical A Frame Cap
Creating a Vertical A Frame Cap
Editing a Vertical A Frame Cap
Deleting a Vertical A Frame Cap
Trestle
Creating a Trestle
Editing a Trestle
Deleting a Trestle
Trestle Cap
Creating a Trestle Cap
Editing a Trestle Cap
Deleting a Trestle Cap
Single Horizontal Leg Brace
Creating a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
Editing a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
Deleting a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
Double Horizontal Leg Brace
Creating a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
Editing a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
Deleting a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
Combination Horizontal Brace
Creating a Combination Horizontal Brace
Editing a Combination Horizontal Brace
Deleting a Combination Horizontal Brace
Brace Support Plate
Creating a Brace Support Plate
Editing a Brace Support Plate
Deleting a Brace Support Plate
Horizontal Support Plate
Creating a Horizontal Support Plate
Editing a Horizontal Support Plate
Deleting a Horizontal Support Plate
Simple Structure
Creating a Simple Structure
Editing a Simple Structure
Deleting a Simple Structure
Lightning Rod
Creating a Lightening Rod
Editing a Lightning Rod
Deleting a Lightning Rod
Create Multi-Frame
Creating a Multi-Frame
Editing a Multi-Frame
Deleting a Multi-Frame
Convert Frame Type
Converting Frame Types
Editing a Convert Frame Type
Deleting a Convert Frame Type
Truss Connection
Truss Connection - General tab
Truss Connection - Middle Zone tab
Truss Connection - End Zone tab
Truss Connection - End Condition tab
Truss Connection - Group tab
Truss Connection - Arrangement tab
Truss Connection - Assignment tab
Truss Connection - Load Point tab
Creating a Truss with Truss Connection
Editing a Truss Created with Truss Connection
Deleting a Truss Created with Truss Connection
Truss Support Designer Module
Creating a Truss Support
Editing a Truss Support
Deleting a Truss Support
Cover Plate
Creating a Cover Plate
Editing a Cover Plate
Deleting a Cover Plate
Single Brace A
Creating a Single Brace
Editing a Single Brace
Deleting a Single Brace
Double Brace
Creating a Double Brace
Editing a Double Brace
Deleting a Double Brace
Triple Brace A
Creating a Triple Brace
Editing a Triple Brace
Deleting a Triple Brace
Truss Connector
Creating Truss Connections
Convert Model
Converting Physical Models to Analytical Models
Converting Analytical Models to Physical Models
ISM Exchange
Custom Size Pipes
Edit Connection
Delete Connection
User Connection [Technology Preview]
Create User Connection Dialog
Connection Parameters Manager
To Create Single Member User Connection
To Create a Two Member User Connection
To place the User Connection by using the User Connection Gallery
Structural Objects
Dynamic Bracing
Dynamic Bracing - Common tab
Dynamic Bracing - Bolts tab
Dynamic Bracing - Shape Bracing tab
Dynamic Bracing - Rod Bracing tab
Dynamic Bracing - Pipe Bracing tab
Dynamic Bracing - Bracing Catalogues tab
Dynamic Bracing - Assignment tab
Working with dynamic bracing
Stair
Stair - Dimensions tab
Stair - Basis tab
Stair - Platforms tab
Stair - Shapes tab
Stair - Bolts tab
Stair - Steps tab
Stair - Handrail tab
Stair - Workframe tab
Stair - Assignment tab
To add parametric stairs
Extended Stairs
Extended Stairs - Stair tab
Extended Stairs - Handrail Shapes tab
Extended Stairs - Handrail Parameter tab
Extended Stairs - Panels tab
Extended Stairs - Platform tab
Extended Stairs - Steps tab
Extended Stairs - Frame tab
Extended Stairs - Assignment tab
To add an extended, parametric stair
Standard Stair
Standard Stair - General Parameters tab
Standard Stair - Stair Runs Parameters tab
Standard Stair - Steps Configuration tab
Standard Stair - Assignment tab
Creating a Standard Stair
Ladder
Ladder - Dimensions tab
Ladder - Shapes tab
Ladder - Wall Mounting tab
Ladder - Safety Cage tab
Ladder - Side Exit tab
Ladder - Assignment tab
Handrail
Handrail - Common tab
Handrail - Dimensions tab
Handrail - Dimensions-Post Distribution tab
Handrail - Dimensions-Offsets tab
Handrail - Segments tab
Handrail - End form tab
Handrail - Shapes tab
Handrail - Shapes-Kick plate tab
Handrail - Shapes-Filler Rods tab
Handrail - Posts tab
Handrail - Posts-Connection tab
Handrail - Posts-Handrail tab
Handrail - Posts-Knee Rails tab
Handrail - Cells tab
Handrail - Cells-Post Distribution tab
Handrail - Cells-Segments tab
Handrail - Cells-Posts tab
Handrail - Cells-Fillings tab
Handrail - Assignment tab
Working with User-Defined Cells
Fillings
To add a parametric handrail
Handrail Example
Standard Handrail
Standard Handrail - General tab
Standard Handrail - Shape tab
Standard Handrail - Rail Config tab
Standard Handrail - Post tab
Standard Handrail - Filler Rod tab
Standard Handrail - Grab Bar tab
Standard Handrail - Assignment tab
Adding a standard handrail
Purlin
Purlin - Common tab
Purlin - Dimensions tab
Purlin - Border Lines tab
Purlin - Shapes tab
Purlin - Open web joist tab
Purlin - Connections tab
Purlin - Assignments tab
Roof/Wall Panels
Panels - Dimensions tab
Panels - Shapes tab
Panels - Polycut tab
Panel - Assignment tab
Truss
Truss - Dimensions tab
Truss - Dimensions-Shape tab
Truss - Dimensions-Distance tab
Truss - Assignment tab
Extended Truss
Extended Truss - Dimension tab
Extended Truss - Shape tab
Extended Truss - Joint tab
Extended Truss - Settings tab
Portal Frame
Portal Frame - Dimensions tab
Portal Frame - Shapes tab
Portal Frame - Left / Right Knee tabs
Portal Frame - Apex tab
Portal Frame - Assignment tab
To add a portal frame
Joists
Joists - Dimensions tab
Joists - Layout tab
Joists - Shapes tab
Joists - Top/Down Seats tab
Joists - Cells tab
Joists - Seat Cells tab
Joists - Data tab
Joists - Database tab
Joists - Options tab
Joists - Assignment tab
Facade
Facade - Dimensions tab
Facade - Columns tab
Facade - Beams tab
Facade - Panels tab
Facade - Assignment tab
Catwalk and Platforms
Catwalk
Catwalk - Main tab
Catwalk - Frame Shapes tab
Catwalk - Inner Shapes tab
Catwalk - Handrail tab
Catwalk - Assignment tab
Rectangular Platform
Rectangular Platform - Main tab
Rectangular Platform - Frame tab
Rectangular Platform - Inner tab
Rectangular Platform - Plate tab
Rectangular Platform - Handrail tab
Rectangular Platform - Assignment tab
Circular Platform
Circular Platform - Dimension tab
Circular Platform - Shapes tab
Circular Platform - Position tab
Circular Platform - Handrail tab
Circular Platform - Assignment tab
To create a circular platform
Plate Funnels
Plate Funnel
Plate Funnel - Dimensions tab
Plate Funnel - Assignment tab
Plate Funnel Enhanced
Plate Funnel Enhanced - General Options tab
Plate Funnel Enhanced - Top/Bottom Opening tab
Plate Funnel Enhanced - Top/Bottom Mods tab
Plate Funnel Enhanced - Linear Plates tab
Plate Funnel Enhanced - Stiffeners tab
Plate Funnel Enhanced - Assignments tab
Plate Dispatch
Plate Dispatch - Main tab
Plate Dispatch - Plates tab
Plate Dispatch - Drilling/Bolting tab
Utilities
Collision Check
Collision Check - Values tab
Collision Check - Options tab
Center Of Gravity
Unfold Pipes
Motion Simulation
Convert to Solid (Create Native Solid Drawing)
To Get Tags as Attributes After a DWG Conversion
Batch - Create Solid DGN
Create Native Drawing
Batch - Create Native Drawings
Analysis View
Dispatch Cells
Dispatch Cells - Bolting tab
Dispatch Cells - Dispatch Cells tab
Dispatch Cells - Assignment tab
Dispatch Cells - Database tab
User-Defined Component Parts
Special Parts
Special Shapes
User Shape Manager
To create a catalog
To create a special shape
To select a depiction resolution
To define a cross section
Roof-Wall Shapes
Combination Shapes
Special Shapes via Variant and Database
Weld Shapes
Creation of Weld Shapes
Weld Shapes dialog
Weld Shape I Type dialog
Parametric Shapes
Modify Steel Elements
Plate Editor
Plate Editor - Edit tab
Plate Editor - Chamfer tab
Plate Editor - Edges tab
Drilling / Bolted Connections
Drill
Drill - Dimensions tab
Rectangular Drill Hole Fields
Drill - Bolts tab
Drill - Settings tab
Drill - Border offsets tab
Create Punch/Marker Holes
Drop Object
Interoperability
ProStructures Common
Modeling Tools and Primitives
Construction Lines Tools
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION - Construction Lines tab
CONSTRUCTION - Measurement tab
Measuring Distances
Workframes
Workframe
Workframe - Layout tab
Workframe - Views tab
Workframe - Text X / Text Y tabs
Workframe - Border Lines tab
Workframe - Options tab
Workframe - Cells tab
To place a workframe
Creating a Standard Work Frame
Modifying the Grid Spacing of Your Work Frame
Adding Concrete Elements to Your Work Frame
To add columns from the Work Frame dialog
To add beams from the Work Frame dialog
To add floors from the Work Frame dialog
To add walls from the Work Frame dialog
To add pad footings under columns from the Work Frame dialog
To add a strip footing from the Work Frame dialog
Naming Work Frame Axes
Creating User-defined Axis Capsules
To create Cell to use as your axis capsule
To select the user-defined cell as your axis capsule
Asymmetric Divisions
Anchor Bolt Styles
Anchor Bolt Styles - Hook A. Bolts tab
Anchor Bolt Styles - Bent A. Bolts tab
Anchor Bolt Styles - Plate A. Bolts tab
Anchor Bolt Styles - Head Bolts tab
Anchor Bolt Styles - Dowels Studs tab
Anchor Bolt Styles - Assignments tab
Inserting an anchor bolt using the dialog
Grid Systems Manager
Grid System Settings
To Add Custom Grid Labels
To Create a Grid System
To Modify the Grid Systems (Global) Settings
To Duplicate and Rotate Orthogonal and Radial Grids
To Define Grid Line Min/Max Extents
Modeling Solids in OpenBridge Modeler
Add Solid Reference
PS Solids Tools
PS Toggles
Modifying Model Elements
Move and Copy Parts
Copy/Move tools
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Move and Copy tabs
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Turn tab
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Mirror tab
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Align tab
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Transfer Modifications tab
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Rotate tab
Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Settings tab
Array 3D
Stretch Model Elements using a Fence
3D Modifications
Modify tools
Element Modification
Element Modification - Common tab
Platform Design Example
Notch
Polygonal Cut-Outs
To Inverse Boolean Subtract from a Hollow Shape
Element Modification - Shapes tab
Notch between two Shapes
Cope
Moment Cope
Cope - US Cope
Element Modification - Plates tab
Element Modification - Chamfer tab
Element Modification - Edges tab
Element Modification - Options tab
Element Modification - Connection editor tab
Boolean Tools
Group Structure
Creation and Processing of Groups
Administrate Groups
Administrate Groups - Groups, Sub groups, Assemblies tab
Administrate Groups - Verify tab
Administrate Groups - Settings tab
Display in ProSteel-Properties
Positioning
Automatic Positioning
Positionflags and Positioning
Positionflags and Positioning - Insert tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Steel Positioning tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules dialog - Automatic Position details
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Filter and Order tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Options tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Prefixes tab
Positioning and Comparison Rules - Comparison method tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Concrete Positioning tab
Automatic Position Settings dialog
Positioning Macros dialog
Bar Factory Settings dialog
Macro Builder dialog
Positionflags and Positioning - Distribute tab
Distribution Settings dialog
Positionflags and Positioning - Others tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Drawing Number tab
Positionflags and Positioning - Layout tab
Position Flag Definition dialog
Positionflags and Positioning - Sort tab
Assigning Position Numbers
To Incorporate Parts and Groups EED Data to a PositionFlag Definition
To assign position numbers to a concrete model
Distribution Procedure
Macro tools
Match Properties
Material Mapper
Show Material Index
Position Main Parts
Shipping Main Parts
Group Note Update
Group Position Number Update
Note Update
Position Number Update
Create Cover
Hide/Show Objects
Hide/Show Part Label
Select Object / Offset
Hide/Show Parts
Update Group Name
User Part Center
Creating and Editing User Parts
To Create a User Part
To Modify a User Part
To Delete a User Cell
Insertion and Insertion Points
Inserting Cells
To Create Additional Insertion Points
Insertion Points with Alignment
Selecting User Parts and Folders
Selecting User Parts
Creating Folders
Importing Folders
Deleting Folders
(User Part Center) Settings
User-defined Sorting
Database of User Part Data
User-Defined Data Fields dialog
Defining Data Fields
User Part Data dialog
Entering User Part Data
Understanding Predefined Data Fields
Using the Display Filter
Edit Display Filter dialog
To set up the User Part Center display filter
Maintaining the Database
Creating a New Database
To manually create a new database
To update your database
Working With Parts
Understanding Parts and Views
Rebar Label Variables
Working With Part Families
Part Families
Part Family dialog
To set up a part family
To add parts to a part family
To remove parts from a part family
To update parts with attributes assigned to the part family:
Search Parts
To search for a part in your model
Compare Parts
Process Status
Process Status Definitions File
Concrete Solid Overlay
Create Parts Lists
Partlist Creation
Placeholders for the output path
Importing the Parts
Object GUID data in Partlist
Process Parts List
OpenBridge Modeler Partlist
Parts List Processing - Main Window
Create Partlist Element
Parts List Menus
Weight Values Summary
Drawing Partlist
Drawing Partlist - Insert tab
Drawing Partlist - List Styles tab
Drawing Partlist - Content tab
Groups Drawing Containment List
Groups Drawing Containment List - Insert tab
Groups Drawing Containment List - Layout tab
Format dialog (via Group Containment List, Layout)
Groups Drawing Containment List - List Styles tab
Groups Drawing Containment List - Content tab
To Create a Containment List
Item Types in Partlist
Item Type Properties in OpenBridge Modeler
Item Types in ProConcrete Reports
ProConcrete Partlist Database Details
Item Types in ProSteel Reports
ProSteel Partlist Database Details
Drawing Information Table
Data Exchange
Exchange Lists
Names at Data Exchange dialog
Exchange List in dBASE-Format
Interface Format Selection
Data Exchange - Control Entity tab
Data Import
Import - General Settings
Import - Convert tab
Data Export
Export - General tab
Export - Convert tab
Data Exchange with RSTAB
Interface Formats
DSTV Product Interface Steel Construction
DSTV-Product Interface Data Import
DSTV-Product Interface Data Export
DSTV Data export
Hints for Transfer to Knierim
Example for the Output of a PPS-File
DSTV Analysis Interface dialog
DSTV NC Data Output
SDNF-Interface
KISS-Interface
CIMSteel/2-Interface
NC Data Interface
NC Data
NC Data - General tab
ZEMAN® Assembler
NC Data (DSTV Options) - Data tab
NC Data - Data - Header-ST tab
NC Data - Data - Holes-BO tab
NC Data - Data - Marking Attached Part tab
NC Data - Data - Text Stenciling-SI tab
NC Data - Data - Profile-PR tab
NC Data - Customize tab
NC Data - Data - DXF Options tab
Example Output of an NC-File
Expression Builder (Name Builder)
Log File
Export Groups
To Export Groups
Integrated Structural Modeling
What is ISM?
Sync ISM Tools Overview
Create Repository
Update Repository
New From Repository
Update From Repository
ISM Transformation Setting dialog
Section Mapping dialog
Material Mapping dialog
Creating a new OpenBridge Modeler Model from an ISM Repository
StruMIS (Export IFC)
Export OpenBridge Modeler Properties to iModel Hub
Using Extended Entity Data in OpenBridge Modeler
Extended Entity Data File Format
Group User EED
Using EEDs for a single Shape
EED Dialog
Key-ins for Extended Entity Data
Properties
Shape Properties dialog
Layout
Shape Type
Positions
Dimensioning Points
Analysis View tab
Data
Values
Conical Flange offsets dialog
Bending
Static View
Shortening
Plate Properties dialog
Layout
Position
Dimensioning points
Data tab
Values tab
Bolt Properties dialog
Layout
Data
Values
Primitives dialog
Special Part Properties dialog
Assembly Properties dialog
Solid Reference Properties
Work Frames / Views
Structural Elements
Roof/Wall-Objects
Position Flags, Elevations, Weld Marks, etc.
Drawing Parts Lists
3D Modifications
Holes
Boolean tab
Chamfer tab
Cuts tab
Polycuts tab
Edges tab
Notches tab
Common Properties
Group, Sub group tabs
Loglinks tab
Assignment tab
Concrete Modeling
Beams and Columns
Beams
Beams - Shapes tab
Beams - Options tab
Adding Beams
Columns
Columns - Shapes tab
Columns - Options tab
Adding Columns
Add Setdown to Beam
Adding Setdown to Beams
Copying Beams and Columns
Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Columns
Beam Reinforcing
Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Beams
To clone reinforcement to other beams and columns
Column Reinforcing
Column Reinforcing
Circular Column Reinforcing
Foundations
Pad Footing
Pad Footing - Footing tab
Pad Footing - Options tab
To add a pad footing before placing a column
To add a pad footing below a column
Continuous Footing
To add a regular strip footing
To place a regular strip footing
To add a user-defined strip footing
To place a user-defined strip footing
Pad Footing Reinforcing
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Dowels tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
Pad Footing Reinforcement - Assignment
Rebar End Properties dialog
To clone reinforcement to other pad footings
Continuous Footing Reinforcement
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Lap Options tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Assignment tab
To add reinforcing to a strip footing
Panels and Walls
Panel
Panel - Dimensions tab
Panel - Chamfers tab
Panel - Edge Inserts tab
Panel - Face Inserts tab
Panel - Sleeves tab
Panel - Thrd Inserts tab
Panel - Cast In Elements tab
Panel - Assignments
To create a single precast panel
Create Inserts (Panel)
Create Inserts (Panel) - Edge Inserts tab
Create Inserts (Panel) - Face Inserts tab
Create Inserts (Panel) - Sleeves tab
Create Inserts (Panel) - Thrd Inserts tab
Create Inserts (Panel) - Cast-in Elements tab
Create Inserts (Panel) - Cast-in Elements tab
To add multiple inserts to your panel based on spacing values
To add individual inserts to your panel based on an insertion point you select
Panel Insert
Panel Insert - Face Inserts tab
Panel Insert - Edge Inserts tab
RebarSet - Wall/Panel
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Main Reinforcement tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Lap Options tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - End Condition tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Options tab
RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Assignment
Adding Rebar to Panels and Walls
Editing Panel and Wall Reinforcement
Opening Trimmers
Opening Trimmers - Trim Reinforcing tab
Opening Trimmers - End Conditions tab
Opening Trimmers - Options tab
Opening Trimmers - Assignment tab
Adding Trimmer Bars to Openings
Slabs and Slab Reinforcement
Slabs
Slabs - Slabs tab
Slabs - Options tab
To create a basic rectangular slab
Slab Features
Adding Features to Slabs
To add a straight fall
To add an uneven fall
To add a polycut opening
To add a fold
To add a curb
To add a full notch
To add a partial notch
RebarSet - Slab
RebarSet-Slab - Main Reinforcing tab
RebarSet-Slab - Lap Options tab
RebarSet-Slab - End Condition tab
RebarSet-Slab - Options tab
RebarSet-Slab - Assignment tab
Adding Rebar to Slabs
To add trimmer bars to an existing opening
To add an opening and trimmer bars to a slab together
Perimeter Trimmers
Perimeter Trimmers - Trim Reinforcing tab
Perimeter Trimmers - End Conditions tab
Perimeter Trimmers - Options tab
Perimeter Trimmers - Assignment tab
Adding Perimeter Trimming Bars to Slabs
Editing Slab Reinforcement
Stairs
Stairs - Base Flight tab
Stairs - Upper Flight tab
Stairs - Assignment tab
Manipulating Reinforcement
Understanding Spacings
PC Toggles
Working With End Conditions
Edit End Condition
Rebar End Properties
To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition dialog
To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition tool
To edit an end condition using standard end condition tools
To edit an end condition using user-defined end condition tools
Converting End Condition to Bent Bar
Adding a mechanical device to a rebar end
Rotating End Conditions
Aligning End Conditions
Aligning Perimeter Trimmer Bar End Conditions
Deleting End Conditions
Adding Individual Bars to Existing Reinforcement
Single Rebar
Single Rebar - Rebar tab
Single Rebar - End Conditions tab
Single Rebar - Options tab
Single Rebar - Assignment tab
Adding a Single Bar to an Existing Concrete Element
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Main Reinforcing tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - End Conditions tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Options tab
Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Assignment tab
Creating an Irregular Dispatch
Single Rebar Distribution
Single Rebar Distribution - Rebar tab
Single Rebar Distribution - End Conditions tab
Single Rebar Distribution - Options tab
Single Rebar Distribution - Assignment tab
Match and Extend Tool
Match and Extend Tool for Wall Corner Rebars
Adding a Starter Bar to a Concrete Element
RebarSet - Single
RebarSet-Single - Main Reinforcing tab
RebarSet-Single - Lap Options tab
RebarSet-Single - End Conditions tab
RebarSet-Single - Options tab
RebarSet-Single - Assignment tab
To Add a Single RebarSet to a Concrete Element
Modifying Existing Reinforcement
Editing Rebar
Copying Rebar
Moving Rebar
Exploding Rebar
Deleting Rebar
Trimming Rebar
Extending Rebar
Stretching Rebar
Breaking Rebar
Breaking and Joggling Rebar
Healing Rebar
Joggling Rebar
Create Rebar Lap Splice
Creating Rebar Lap Splice
Polycut Rebarset
Face Based Rebar Modeling
Associative Extraction
Associative Intersection
Associative Slice
Rebar Display tools
Changing Reinforcement Appearance
Hiding Reinforcement
Displaying Reinforcement
To display reinforcement bars
To display top reinforcement bars
To display bottom reinforcement bars
To display left reinforcement bars
To display right reinforcement bars
To display stirrups
To display all hidden reinforcement bars
To display all rebar laps with lines
To display all rebar laps with crank
Resymoblize reinforcing steel in a dynamic view
(Technology Preview) Rebar Schedule Generator
(Technology Preview) Manual Bar Mark Manager
Creating Bar Bending Schedules
Partlist Creation (Concrete)
Partlist Print
PSCOM Batchprint
Creating a Bar Bending Schedule
To create a parts database
To generate the bar bend schedule report
Calculate Volume
Calculating Concrete Volume
Working With Rebar and Concrete Codes
Codes Manager
Selecting Rebar and Concrete Codes
Viewing and Modifying Rebar Code Settings
Bar Analytics
Rebar Comparison
To Upgrade Existing DGN or DWG Files
Export Rebar - ARMA File Settings [Technology Preview]
ProStructures Drawing Production
OpenBridge Modeler Drawing Production Theory
OpenBridge Modeler Dynamic Views Workflow
Basic Components of Dynamic Views
Dynamic Views and Drawing Composition
Cached Dynamic Views
Tools
(Visible Edges)
Reload (All)
Controlling Export Visible Edges Using Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables
Visible Edge Processing Override Actions
Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables Arguments
Increasing Display Performance of Cache Views
Cached Dynamic View Scenarios
3D Modeling Best Practices
Printing, Plotting, and Publishing to Mobile Devices
Customization and Dynamic View Setup/Project Administrator
2D Rebar: Bar Labeling and Symbolization
Overview
Creating Dynamic Views
Software Directory
System Environment Variables
2D Rebar
2D Rebar Tools
Bar Modification
Modify Rebar tools
Redraw Rebar
Redraw Detail
Undo Rebar
Rebar Quick Edit
Quick Editing
Change Attributes
Fudge Rebar
To apply Fudge to Long Bar/Long bar Group
To apply Fudge to Main Bars
Rebar Defaults
The Rebar Defaults Tools
Main Bar Defaults
Bar Range Defaults
Longitudinal Bar Defaults
Level Defaults
Bar Label Defaults
Read Defaults File
Save Defaults File
Save To Project
2D Rebar Configuration
Nominal Defaults File (defaults.def)
Display Parameters (display.sys)
Preset Text Menus (presets.sys)
Automatic 2D Rebar Labeling [Technology Preview]
Detailing
DetailCenter
2D Detailing
Detailing with the DetailCenter
DetailCenter Overview
DetailCenter (Standard)
Detail Center - Parts tab
Detail Center Settings - Parts
Detail Center - Views tab
Detail Center Settings - Views
Definition of Main View
Preview Views
Add or Remove Views
Detailing
Detail Center - Insert tab
Drawing Synchronization
Detail Center Settings - Insert
US Mark Numbering dialog
Detail Center - Settings tab
Settings for Display dialog
Creating Additional Views from the Detail Center
Add View Pos dialog
Working With the Revision Center
Revision Center
Revision Center - Documents tab
Revision Center - Parts Tab
Revision Center - Conflicts Tab
Revision Center - Settings tab
DetailCenter Modes
Detailing in Standard and Express Modes
Setup Task: Create Detail Styles
Prepare Your Model: Run Positioning and Create Views
Assign Each View or Part to a Detailing Style
Create 2D Detail Blocks
Insert 2D Cells into a Drawing Frame
Use the DetailCenter Express Wizard to Create your 2D Drawings
General Information - Scale and Dimension Styles
1:x Scale Factor
General Information - Detail Types
General Information - Group Structure
Intelligent 2D-Details
Display of Construction Components List
Information About the Component Parts
Assigning Detail Styles
Automatic Label Translation
Edit Translation dialog
Transfer Drawing Paths
Transfer Drawing Data
Drawing Verification
Direct Detailing
Modification Management
Update Drawings
Anchorage Point
Set Anchor Point
Protection Against Update
Update Protection dialog
Reset Modifications
Drawing List
Replace Detail name dialog
Detailing Style
Working with Detailing Styles
Creating a Detail Style
Previewing a Detail Style
Modifying a Detail Style
Copying a Detail Style
Setting a Default Detail Style
Removing a Detail Style
Saving Detail Style
Loading an Existing Detail Style
Creating and Assigning a Theme for your Detail Style
File Format for Detail Styles
General Info
Detail Style Wizard
Detail Style - Default Settings tab
Detail Style-Default Settings - Common tab
Detail Style - Default Settings - Partial Views tab
Construction Axes in Overviews
Individual component labeling
Symbolic display
Detail Style - 2D Display tabs
Detail Style - 2D-Display - Common tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Holes tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Line Display tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Line Display-Center Lines tab
Detail Style-2D Display- Text Display tab
Detail Style-2D Display- Text Display-Text Style tab
Detail Style-2D Display- Single Parts tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Groups tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Connection node tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Views tab
Detail Style-2D Display - Views - Object Display tab
Detail Style - Dimensioning tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Holes tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Distances tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous Text display tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous Min/Max
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Optimization tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Optimization Min/Max range tab
Example – Detailing of a Single Part
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts-Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts-US-Notch tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points Endplate tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points Section tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Individual Parts tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Individual Parts Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Sub Group details tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Sub Group details Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies-Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies-Group Details tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Connection Node tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Connection Node-Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Reference Points tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Reference Points-Anchor Details tab
Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Area Analysis tab
Detail Style - Descriptions tab
Detail Style-Descriptions - Position Flags tab
Detail Style-Descriptions - Welding Symbol tab
Distribution Symbols dialog
Detail Style-Descriptions - Elevation Symbol tab
Detail Style-Descriptions - Additional Text tab
Detail Style-Descriptions - Additional Text-Views tab
Dimensioning
Extended ConceptionÂ
Dimensioning Structure
Dimensioning Groups
Standard Default Settings
Dimensioning Areas
Individual Areas in Complex Group Structures
Local Areas in Overviews
Reference Axis of the Shape
Primary and Secondary View
Linear and Radial Dimensioning Chains
Reference Points of Dimensioning
Inset Reference Points
American Dimensioning
Dimensioning of Steel and Concrete
Structure of Part Areas
Working with Dimensioning Groups
Assign Parts dialog
Labeling of Dimensioning Chains
User-defined dimension points and dimension references
Dimensioning Chain Settings
Selection Range
Adjustment Range
Adopt Primary Default Settings
Style Variants
Settings for Individual Dimensioning
Components of Structural Dimensioning
Detailing Style Assistant
Easy creation of detailing styles
Restricted detailing styles
Context-related content
Launching the detailing style assistant
Content of standard templates
Dimensioning for parts, end plates, and anchor details
Dimensioning for groups, subgroups, and sections
Dimensioning for assemblies
Dimensioning for overviews
Templates for dimension line distances
DetailCenter Express
Starting DetailCenter Express
DetailCenter Express
DetailCenter Express - Starting page
DetailCenter Express - Prepare Detailing
DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Single Parts
DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Groups
DetailCenter Express - Detail Styles for Assemblies
DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Views
DetailCenter Express - Detail Styles Additional Tasks
DetailCenter Express - Detailing
DetailCenter Express - Insert Details
DetailCenter Express - Single Sheet Output ... Insertion Options
DetailCenter Express - Multi Sheet Output ... Insertion Options
DetailCenter Express - Multi Sheet Output ... Optimize Insertion
DetailCenter Express - Insert Details ... Common
DetailCenter Express - Insert Details ... Drawing Borders
DetailCenter Express - Fill Title Block ... Drawing Number
DetailCenter Express - Block ... Data Entries
DetailCenter Express - Clean Up Detailing
Single Sheet Output
Structure of a Scale File
Sheet Template File
Insertion Areas of a Sheet Template File
Drawing List
DetailCenter Composer
Starting DetailCenter Composer
Manual Insertion Mode
Selection with Filter
Define Filter
Insertion Options
Sorting of Detail Blocks
Arrangement of Detail Blocks
Output Specifications
Drawing Sheet Specifications
Title Block and File Name
Title Block Entries
Finalizing Works
Batch Insertion Mode
Format File
Drawing Directory
RevisionCenter
What is the RevisionCenter?
Documents
Modifications
RevisionCenter Window Layout
The RevisionCenter interface
Display document and component lists
Document Overview
Update document
Component Overview
Conflict Overview
Identifying conflicts
Displaying conflicts
Resolving conflicts
Cranked 2D-View
Cranked View
Benchmark
Benchmark - North Symbol tab
Benchmark - Horizontal tab
Benchmark - Top Edge Steel tab
Benchmark - Shape Label tab
Manual Object Link
Add Manual Link
Drawing Templates
Drawing Templates Definition dialog
Manual 2D Cut
Manual 2D Cut - Options tab
Manual 2D Cut - Position Flags tab
Manual 2D Cut - Symbol tab
Manual 2D Cut - Patterning tab
Manual Dimensioning
Measured
User Dimension Points
Dimension Chains
Alignment and Coordinate Dimensioning
Fence Chain Dimensioning
Manual Labeling
Create Annotation Label
Create Annotation Label - Display Style tab
Create Annotation Label - Text Content tab
Create Annotation Label - Fraction Style tab
Create Annotation Label - Edit & Exchange tab
Elevation Flags
Elevation Flags - Insert tab
Elevation Flags - Zero point tab
Elevation Flags - Layout tab
Elevation Style Display dialog
Elevation Flags - Sort tab
Creating an elevation flag
Weld Symbols
Weld Styles
Weld Styles - Insert tab
Weld Group Settings dialog
Weld Style Display tab
Weld Styles - Sort tab
Short 2D manually
2D Shortening
2D-Cutout
2D Cutout
Hole Display Styles
Hole Display Styles - Layout tab
Hole Display Styles - Sort tab
Automatic 2D-Cut
Automatic 2D-Cut
Modification of Cut
Reference Files
Workflows
To set requirements for using reference files
MicroStation
Tutorials
Readme
Before You Begin
Installation
Installation Requirements
Side-by-side installations
Subscription Entitlement Service
Defects Resolved
Defects resolved in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 1
Defects resolved in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 2
Defects resolved in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2022 Release 1
Defects Resolved in OpenBridge Modeler 2023 Release
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