What's New in CONNECT Edition Update 9.0

This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition Update 9.0.

Model Shear Studs on Steel Girders
Model Field Splices on Steel Girders
Place Accessories (Point/Path) from Component Center
Bridge Wizard allows definition of Materials
Bridge Wizard expanded to allow definition of Built-Up Steel Girder
Updated Properties for Bridge objects using iTwin Services (Technology Preview)
Pile Report Updated to show X, Y co-ordinates of pile top
Barrier Outline now drawn at 0 elevation, along with other decorations
Deck Surface Area, and Bridge cost per sq.ft/sq.m is reported in Quantities Report
Start direction for Steel Beams computed and displayed in properties
New Steel Beam report added
Support for Multiple categories from SPC catalogs for beam/cross frame members
Workspace and Configuration changes to support ORD 10.09
Built on MicroStation PowerPlatform Update 10 (v10.14.04.04)
Built on Civil Platform (OpenRoads Designer) 2020 Release 3 (v10.09.00.91)
Includes GINT Civil Tools (10.07.01.04)
Updated to ProStructures Update 5.1
Optional install of Lumen RT Update 14
Optional install of Generative Components

Note: Due to OBM file format changes in this release, files created in previous releases of OBM CE can be opened in this release, but once opened with the current release, cannot be opened in the previous versions.