What's New
Let's Begin With OpenTunnel Designer
Quick Overview
Ribbon Interface
Ribbon Controls
File tab and Backstage View
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
Create 3D by Plan Profile
Create 3D by Slope to Target
Create 3D by Volume
Quick Access Toolbar
Important MicroStation Concepts
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
Bentley Activation Wizard Dialog
OpenTunnel Designer Workflows
OpenTunnel Designer Workflow
Home
Primary
Explorer Dialog
Attach Tools Dialog
References Dialog
Raster Manager
Point Cloud
Reality Mesh Attachments
Models Dialog
Level Display Dialog
Level Manager Dialog
Properties Dialog
More
Selection
Element Selection Tool
Select All Tool
Select None Tool
Fence Toolbox
Place Fence Tool
Modify Fence Tool
Manipulate Fence Contents Tool
Delete Fence Contents Tool
Drop Fence Contents Tool
Save Fence to File Tool
Named Boundaries Tool
Lock Tool
Unlock Tool
Bring to Front Tool
Cut Tool
Copy Tool
Paste Tools
Construction
Utilities
Civil
General Geometry Import / Export
Import Geometry
Import Horizontal Geometry from ASCII File
Import Vertical Geometry From ASCII File
Export Geometry
General Geometry Design Elements
Set Active Profile
Set Active
Select By Graphical Filter
Create Civil Rule Feature
General Geometry Standards
Set Feature Definition
Features Definition Toolbar
Match Feature Definition
Civil Message Center
Set Element Information
Activate Civil AccuDraw Toolbar
Reports
Horizontal Geometry Report
Profile Report
Legal Report
Map Check Report
Station Offset Report
Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
Station Base Report
Superelevation Report
Civil Analysis
Analyze Point
Inverse Points
Input Types
To Inverse between Points
To Inverse Points on an Arc
To Inverse Points Radially
To Inverse Points Perpendicular between Points
To Inverse Points Perpendicular by Element
To Inverse Points by Element
Analyze Volume
Analyze Between Points
Analyze Trace Slope
Analyze Pond
Element Component Quantities
Create Cut Fill Volumes
To Create Cut and Fill Volumes
3D Drive Through
Horizontal Geometry Line
Line Between Points
Line to Element Tools
Line to Element
Line from Element Tools
Line From Element
Line between Arcs
Chamfer Between Elements
Horizontal Geometry Arc
Circle
Arc Between Points
Arc to Element Tools
Arc to Element
Arc from Element Tools
Arc From Element
Arc Between Elements Tools
Arc Between Elements
Arc Between Arcs
Complex Transition between any Element and Arc
Horizontal Geometry Point
Place Point
Equal Space Points
Workflow: To Place a Point
Locate Point
Offsets and Tapers
Single Offset Entire Element
Reverse Curves
Reverse Curve by Angle
Reverse Transition
Horizontal Geometry Spiral
Spiral from Element
Options
Spiral between Elements
Horizontal Geometry Modify
Start Station
To Station an Element
Add Station Equation
To Add Station Equation
Copy Element
Transpose Element
Horizontal Insert Fillet
Append Element
Geometry Builder Edit
Horizontal Geometry Complex
Complex by Elements
Complex by PI
Define by Best Fit
Geometry Builder
Geometry Connector
Vertical
Vertical
Open Profile Model
Set Active Profile
Profile From Surface
Project Profile to Element
Project Profile Range to Element
Project Extended Profile
Place Profile Intersection Point
Vertical Geometry Line
Profile Line Between Points
Profile Line to Element
Profile Line from Element
Profile Line between Elements
Vertical Geometry Curves
Profile Curve Between Points
Profile Curve to Element
Profile Curve From Element
Profile Curve Between Elements
Vertical Geometry Define 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
Vertical Geometry Complex
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
Superelevation
Superelevation Overview
Superelevation General Workflow
Explorer - Superelevation
Properties - Superelevation
Create
Create Superelevation Sections
Create Superelevation Lanes
Workflow For Through Lanes
Workflow For Auxiliary Items
Create Superelevation Lanes by Road Template
Calculate
Calculate Superelevation
Edit Superelevation Rule File
Import Superelevation
Assign to Corridor
Edit
Insert Station Cross Slope
Superelevation Editor
Superelevation Report
Open Superelevation View
Cross Section Navigator
Create From File
Create From File Workflow
Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
Properties Dialog
Define Placemark Monument
Select Geographic Coordinate System tool
Geographic Coordinate System Properties Dialog
Reprojecting Design Data
To Set Reprojection Settings
Reprojection Settings Dialog
Vertical Datum
To Change the Vertical Datum of a GCS
Local Transforms
Workflow for Local Transforms
Local Transforms and Pushing or Pulling Geographic Coordinate Systems to or from Reference Attachments
Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
Geographic Coordinate System From Placemarks Dialog
Geographic Coordinate System From Reference Dialog
Set Geographic Coordinate System In References Dialog
Reprojection Settings Dialog
Create From Graphical Filter
Create By Graphical Filter Workflow
Terrain Filter Manager
Set Active
Feature Management
Add Features
Remove Features
Change Feature Type
Edit Model
Boundary Options
Add Boundary
Remove Boundary
3D Geometry
Create 3D By Plan Profile
Create 3D By Slope To Target
Create 3D By Volume
Analysis And Reporting
View
Help
Drawing Workflow
Home
View
Annotate Tab
Text Toolbox
Place Text
To Place Text at the Active Angle and Active Text Settings
To Bypass the Text Editor Window
To Place Fitted Text
To Fill In Empty Text Node(s)
To Place Text That Wraps to a Graphically-Defined Width
Place Text Along
To Place Text Above or Below an Element
To Place Text on an Element
To Place Text Along an Element
Place Note
To Place a Note
To Place a Callout
Edit Text
To Edit Text
Spell Checker
To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in the Active Model
To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in a Text Element, Text Node, Tag, Dimension, Note or Symbol
To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in a Selection Set
To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors Within a Fence Contents
To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors Before Placing Text
To Add a User Defined Dictionary
To Add the Currently Flagged Word to the User Dictionary
To Add a Word to the User Dictionary
To Delete a Word from the User Dictionary
Spelling Dialog
Manage User Dictionary Dialog
Change Text Case
To Change the Case of Text
To Change the Case of Text with a Fence
Display Text Attributes
To Display Attributes of a Text Element
Match Text Attributes
To Match the Active Text Settings to the Attributes of a Text Element
Change Text Attributes
To Change a Text or Tag Element's Attributes (Those That Are Set to On)
Place Text Node
To Place a Text Node
Copy and Increment Text
To Copy and Increment Text
Copy Enter Data Field
To Copy an Enter Data Field
Copy and Increment Enter Data Field
To Copy and Increment an Enter Data Field
Fill In Single Enter Data Field
To Fill In an Enter Data Field
Automatic Fill In Enter Data Fields
To Automatically Fill In Enter Data Fields
Update All Fields
To Update All Fields in the Text Element(s)
Drop Text
To Convert Text to Individual Elements
Labels
To Place a Label with a Leader
To Place a Label Without a Leader
Place Label
Filtering Cell Names in the Place Label Tool
Dimensioning
Dimension Elements
To Turn On or Off the Display of Dimensions in a View
To Turn On or Off the Display of Dimensions in All Open Views
Dimension Styles
To Create a Dimension Style
To Make a Dimension Style the Active Style
To Save a Dimension Style to the DGN File
To Copy a Dimension Style
To Remap Dimension Styles
To Delete Dimension Styles
To Reset a Dimension Style
To Modify Settings for a Single Dimension Style
To Modify Settings for Multiple Dimension Styles
To Compare Two Dimension Styles
To Display Differences Between Two Dimension Styles
To Turn the Preview Pane On or Off
To Control Dimensions Displayed in the Preview Pane
To Turn the Dimension Styles List Box On or Off
Dimension Styles Dialog
Dimension Styles Dialog Icons
Dimension Styles Dialog, Geometry Tab
Dimension Styles Dialog, Units Tab
Dimension Styles Dialog, Text Tab
Dimension Styles Dialog, Symbology Tab
Dimension Styles Dialog, Advanced Tab
Remap Elements to Dimension Style Dialog
Dimension Style Libraries
To Save and Modify a Dimension Style from a Library
To Compare a Local Dimension Style with the Dimension Style Library
To Display Differences Between a Local Dimension Style and the Dimension Style Library
To Import Dimension Styles from Another File or DGN Library
To Update Dimension Styles from Dimension Style Libraries
Aligning Dimension Styles
Associating Dimensions with Elements
To Place Association Points
Dimensions Toolbox
Element Dimensioning
To Dimension an Element
To Label the Length and Direction of a Line
To Dimension a Distance Perpendicularly from an Element (at a Separately-Identified Point)
To Dimension the Radius of a Circular Element
To Dimension the Radius of a Circular Element with an Extended Leader
To Dimension the Diameter of a Circular Element
To Dimension the Diameter of a Circular Element with an Extended Leader
To Dimension Diameter with the Dimension Placed Parallel
Linear Dimensioning
To Dimension the Distance Between Two Points
To Create a Linear Dimension by Selecting Multiple Elements
To Create a Stacked Linear Dimension from an Origin
To Create a Chained Linear Dimension from an Origin
Angular Dimensioning
To Dimension an Angle
To Dimension an Angle(s) from an Origin
To Dimension the Angle Between Two Lines
To Dimension the Size of an Arc
To Dimension an Arc from an Origin
Ordinate Dimensioning
To Place an Ordinate Dimension
Change Dimension
To Change a Dimension to the Active Dimension Attributes
To Change a Dimension by Changing the Dimension Style
To Change Only Some of a Dimension's Attributes
Match Dimension Settings
To Match Dimension Settings
Drop Dimension Element
To Break Up a Dimension Element
To Break Up Dimension Elements in the Fence Contents
Reassociate Dimension
To Recreate a Dimension's Associativity Individually
To Recreate Several Dimensions' Associativity Using a Fence
Place Center Mark
To Place a Center Mark in a Circle or Arc Using the Place Center Mark Tool
Angular Dimensions Toolbox
Dimension Angle from X-Axis
To Dimension an Angle from the X-Axis
Dimension Angle from Y-Axis
To Dimension an Angle from the Y-Axis
Dimension Chamfer
To Dimension the Angle of a Chamfer
XYZ Text Toolbox
Label Point Coordinate
To Label Coordinates with a Data Point
Label Element Coordinates
To Label Coordinates of a Single Element
To Label Coordinates of Fenced Elements
To Label Coordinates of All Elements in a Design
Export Coordinates
To Export Coordinates of a Single Element to a Text File
To Export Coordinates of Fenced Elements to a Text File
To Export All Coordinates of Elements in the Design File to a Text File
Import Coordinates
To Import Coordinates from a Text File as Points
To Import Coordinates from a Text File as Text
To Import Coordinates from a Text File as Cells
Insert (Dimension) Vertex
To Add an Extension Line to a Dimension Element
Delete (Dimension) Vertex
To Delete an Extension Line
Dimensioning Key-ins
To Turn Off a Dimension's Extension Line
To Turn Off All of a Dimension's Extension Lines
To Turn On a Dimension's Extension Line
To Turn On All of a Dimension's Extension Lines
To Toggle the Display of a Dimension's Extension Lines
To Change the View That Determines the Orientation of Dimension Text
To Change the Dimension Text Justification
Changing Dimension Associations
To Drop an Association Point
To Reassociate an Extension Line to an Element
Modifying a Dimension Element and Dimension Text
To Move an Extension Line
To Modify the Length of an Extension Line
To Modify the Length of Extension Lines
To Move Dimension Text
To Edit Text in a Dimension Element
Dimension Audit
To Set Criteria for a Dimension Audit
To Find a Dimension Error
To Run Dimension Audit from Key-ins
Dimension Audit Dialog
Detailing
Placing Detailing Symbols
Detailing Symbol Styles
To Provide Custom Cells and Create Placeholder Fields
To Create a Detailing Symbol Style Using Custom Cells
Detailing Symbol Styles Dialog
Placing a Section Callout
To Open a Section View from a Callout in the Same View Window
To Open a Section View from a Callout in Another View Window
To Attach a Section View to a Sheet as a Reference
Placing a Section View on a Sheet
Placing Detail Callouts on Section View Attachments
Placing an Interior Elevation Callout
To Add Elevation Callouts to the Existing Interior Elevation Callout
To Delete Elevation Callouts in an Interior Elevation Callout
To Rotate the Elevation Callout in an Interior Elevation Callout
Modifying Properties of a Callout
To Modify a Callout by Selecting It
To Modify a Callout Through the Properties Dialog
To Modify a Callout by Modifying the Saved View
To Create a Step or a Gap in a Section or Plan Callout
To Merge the Step Handles of a Section or Plan Callout
Updating Placeholder Fields of a Callout
To Update Placeholder Fields for a 3D Design Model Referenced in a Sheet Model
To Update the Placeholder Fields of a Section Callout in a 2D Sheet Model
To Update the Placeholder Fields of a Detail Callout in a 2D Sheet Model
Detailing Symbols Toolbox
Place Section Callout
To Place a Section Callout
Place Detail Callout
To Place a Detail Callout
To Place a Detail Callout Using an Existing Element to Define the Detail Area
Place Elevation Callout
To Place a Single Elevation Callout
To Place an Interior Elevation Callout
Place Plan Callout
To Place a Plan Callout
Place Drawing Boundary
To Place a Drawing Boundary by Two Points
To Place a Drawing Boundary by Element
Place Title Text
To Place Title Text
Overview of Callouts in 3D
Workflow for Using Callouts in a Project
Association Lines
Using Callouts in 3D
To Display Sheet Annotations in a 3D Design Model
To Open a Reference Sheet Model from a Marker in a 3D Design Model
To Clip a Model from a Callout in a 3D Design Model
To Open a 3D Design Model from a Callout in a Sheet Model
To Open a Sheet Model from a Drawing Boundary Displayed in a 3D Design Model
To Open a Drawing Model from a Drawing Boundary in a Sheet Model
Mini Toolbar for Callouts
Apply View
To Apply the Saved View From a Callout in a 3D Design Model
Create Drawing
To Create a Saved View
Show Callouts
To View Callouts in a Design or Sheet Model
Place View on Drawing or Sheet
To Place a Saved View on a Drawing Model
Numbering Sheets and Drawings
To Navigate to a Drawing Boundary on a Sheet
To Change a Drawing Identifier in a Sheet Composition
Capturing Graphics in Dynamic Views
Cloud Toolbox
Cloud By Points
To Place a Revision Cloud
Cloud By Element
To Create a Revision Cloud from an Existing Closed Element
To Create Revision Clouds from Multiple Elements
Using Cells
Using Cells in 3D
Cells Toolbox
Place Active Cell
To Place the Active Cell
To Place Content from a Web Page as a Cell
Web-Drop Settings Dialog
Place Active Cell Matrix
To Place a Matrix of the Active Cell
Select and Place Cell
To Select and Place a Cell
Define Cell Origin
To Define a Cell Origin
Identify Cell
To Display a Cell's Name and Level
Place Active Line Terminator
To Place the Active Line Terminator
Replace Cells
Replacing Parametric Cells
To Update Cells from the Active Cell Library
To Replace Cells Individually or Globally
To Replace Individual or Multiple Cells Inside a Fence
To Individually Replace Cells Containing User Data
To Replace Cells from the System Command Line
Place Cell Index
To Create and Place a Cell Index
ANNOTATIONSCALE
To Select All Elements That Use Annotation Scale
Cell Library Dialog
Create Cell Dialog
Update Parametric Cell
To Update a Parametric Cell in a DGN with a Newer Version Having Updated Item Type and Parametric Information
To Place a Parametric Cell Containing Updated Versions of the Current Item Type Libraries in a DGN
Extract Cell Model
Cells Configuration Variables
Hatching and Patterning
Controlling the Display of Patterns
To Turn the Display of Patterns On or Off in One or More Views
To Turn the Display of Patterns On or Off in All Open Views
Placing Patterns in the Design
Associative Patterns
Snappable Patterns
Excluding Areas Inside a Patterned Area from Patterning
Patterning Disjointed Regions
Cells Used for Patterning
Pattern Cells Supplied with the Product
Guidelines for Creating Pattern Cells
Patterning Toolbox
Hatch Area
To Hatch the Area Inside a Closed Element
To Hatch the Area Between Multi-Line Components
To Hatch a Fenced Area
To Hatch the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
To Hatch the Difference Between Elements
To Hatch an Area Enclosed by Bounding Elements
To Hatch an Area Containing Nested Elements Within the Bounding Elements
To Hatch an Area Bounded by Intersecting Segments of Elements
To Hatch an Area Defined by Data Points
Crosshatch Area
Pattern Area
To Pattern the Area Inside a Closed Element Using a Cell
To Pattern the Area Inside a Closed Element Using a Pattern from a PAT File
To Pattern the Area Between Multi-Line Components
To Pattern a Fenced Area
To Pattern the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
To Pattern the Difference Between Elements
To Pattern an Area Enclosed by Bounding Elements
To Pattern an Area Defined by Data Points
To Replace a Pattern Applied to an Area
To Modify the Settings for a Pattern Applied to an Area
Linear Pattern
To Pattern a Linear Element
Show Pattern Attributes
To Display the Angle and Scale of a Pattern Element
Match Pattern Attributes
To Match the Active Pattern Settings to Those of an Existing Pattern Element
Change Pattern
To Change an Existing Pattern to the Current Settings
Drop Associative Pattern
To Drop an Associative Pattern or Hatching
Delete Pattern
To Delete Patterning
Terrain Model Toolbox
Import LandXML Terrain Model
To Import a LandXML File
LandXML Import Dialog
Label Terrain Contours
To Label Terrain Contours
Label Terrain Spots
To Label Terrain Spots
Attach Tab
References, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh
Attaching References
To Attach a Single Reference
To Attach a Reference
To Attach a Model Reference from the Models Dialog
To Attach a Model Reference from the Project Explorer Dialog
To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Saved Views Dialog
To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Project Explorer Dialog
To Attach a Reference from Tasks Dialog
Attaching References with Recommended Settings
To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using the Attach Reference Dialog
To Attach a Saved View Reference with Recommended Settings
Attaching References Coincident to the Active Model
To Attach a Reference Coincident
To Attach a Reference Coincident
To Attach Multiple References from a Single Directory
To Attach Multiple References from a Single Directory
To Attach Multiple References from Multiple Folders
To Attach References Interactively by Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
To Attach a Model as a Coincident Reference Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
To Attach the Active Model to Itself as a Reference (Self-Reference)
To Attach the Active Model to Itself as a Reference (Self-Reference)
Attaching References Using Views and Named Boundaries
To Attach a Reference by Using Standard Views
To Attach a Reference by Using a Named Boundary
To Attach a Reference by Using a Saved View
Making Portable Reference Attachments
To Attach a Model as a Reference Residing in a Directory Specified by a Configuration Variable
Locating Attachments
Locating Lost Attachments
To Update a Reference When OpenTunnel Designer Cannot Locate the File
Attaching Remote References
To Attach a Remote Reference
Reference Update Sequence
Adjusting the Update Sequence
To Modify the File Update Sequence
To Restore the Default Update Sequence
To Override the Custom Update Sequence with the Default
Working with Attached References
Clipping References
To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Fence
To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Named Fence
To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using an Element
To Mask a Reference
To Selectively Delete Reference Clipping
To Define a Reference Front Clipping Plane (3D Only)
To Define a Reference Back Clipping Plane (3D Only)
Modifying Reference Clip Boundaries and Masks
To Adjust a Single Vertex of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
To Adjust Multiple Vertices of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
Manipulating References
Using Standard Tools to Manipulate References
Using the Reference Tools to Manipulate References
To Move a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
To Move a Selected Reference
To Move a Reference by Using a Fence
To Copy Elements from a Reference to the Active DGN File
To Copy References Selected from the References Dialog List
To Copy Selected References
To Copy References by Using a Fence
To Scale References Selected from the References Dialog List
To Scale Selected References
To Scale References Selected by Using a Fence
To Rotate References Selected from the References Dialog List
To Rotate Selected References
To Rotate References by Using a Fence
To Mirror References Selected from the References Dialog List
To Mirror Selected References
To Mirror References by Using a Fence
To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Horizontal or Vertical Line
To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Specified Line
Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
To Enable Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
Temporarily Activating a Reference for In-Place Editing
To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing by Selecting an Element in the Reference
To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing from the References Dialog List
To Deactivate a Reference and Release Its Lock
To Deactivate a Reference Without Releasing Its Lock
To Release the Lock on a Deactivated Reference
Manipulating Elements in a Cached Reference
To Hide Elements in a Cached Reference
To Copy and Manipulate Elements in a Cached Reference
Exchanging to a Reference
To Exchange to a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
To Exchange to a Reference by Selecting a Referenced Element
To Exchange to a Reference from a Key-in by Using the References Dialog
To Exchange to a Reference Selected Graphically
To Exchange to a Reference by Using a Key-in
Setting Reference Presentation
To Set Presentation Options for a Reference
Reloading References
To Reload a Reference
To Reload All Attached References
To Update Reference Elements in a View
Detaching References
To Detach References
To Detach All References
Controlling Reference Settings
To Turn On or Off the Display of a Reference
To Disable Reference Level Property Changes from Remaining in Effect Across Sessions
To Turn On or Off Snapping to Elements in a Reference
To Control Whether Elements in a Reference Can Be Identified (for Construction)
To Change a Reference's Logical Name or Description
Adjusting Reference Colors
To Dim All Elements in a Reference
To Make All Elements in a Reference the Same Color
Reference Transparency
To Set Reference Transparency from the Transparency Dialog
To Set Reference Transparency from the Adjust Colors Dialog
Reference (Display) Priority for 2D References
To Set the (Display) Priority for References in a 2D Model
Identifying References
To Identify a Reference
Working with Nested References
Modifying Attributes of Nested References
Adjusting Nested References Colors
Controlling the Reference Color Table
Merging References into the Active Model
To Merge the Active Model and Attached References
References Tools for Drawing Creation
Reference Toolbox
Attach Reference
Set Reference Clip Boundary
Set Reference Clip Mask
Delete Reference Clip
Set Reference Back Clip Plane
Set Reference Front Clip Plane
Reload Reference
Move Reference
Copy References
Scale References
Rotate Reference
Mirror Reference
Copy Reference By Folding
Set Reference Presentation
Hidden Line Settings Dialog
Hidden Line Settings Dialog, General Tab
Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Hidden Tab
Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Visible Tab
Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog
Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, General Tab
Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, Symbology Tab
Detach Reference
REFERENCE UPDATE
References Key-ins
References Key-in Format
Reference Settings Key-ins
Visible Edges Display Key-ins
Miscellaneous References Key-ins
Reinstating Level Display On and Off Settings After Switching References Outside the Product
Reference Configuration Variables
Raster Manager Overview
Using Raster Manager
Raster Manager Dialog
Attach Raster Reference Dialog
Save Raster As Dialog
Raster Convert Dialog
Raster Save As Settings Dialog
Cache Manager Dialog
Image Server Settings Dialog
WMS Map Editor Dialog
WMS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
WMS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
Select Coordinate System Dialog
WMS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
Servers Manager Dialog
WMTS Attachments (Web Map Tile Service)
WMTS Map Editor Dialog (Web Map Tile Service)
WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
Servers Manager Dialog
Layer Display Dialog
To Show or Hide a Field in the Raster Manager Dialog
Raster Manager Dialog
Raster Selection
To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
Fit to View
To Fit All Raster Images to a View(s)
To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)
Actual Resolution (1:1)
To Fit a Raster Image to Its Actual Resolution
Printing Raster Images
Batch Raster File Conversion
To Batch Convert Raster Files
Syntax for MSBatch Raster File Conversion
Supported Output File Formats
Raster Manager Tools
Raster Toolbox
Raster Display Toolbox
Bring to Front
To Bring a Raster Image to the Front of the Display
To Bring a Raster Image Forward One Position in the Display
Send to Back
To Send a Raster Image to the Back of the Display
To Send a Raster Image Back One Position in the Display
Fit to View
To Fit All Raster Images to a View(s)
To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)
Actual Resolution (1:1)
To Fit a Raster Image to Its Actual Resolution
Contrast/Brightness
To Adjust the Contrast/Brightness Display of an Attached Raster File
Raster Control Toolbox
Attach
To Attach a Raster Reference
Raster Selection
To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
Transform Raster
To Move an Image
To Scale an Image
To Rotate an Image
Move Raster
To Move a Raster
Scale Raster
To Scale an Image Using Active Scale
To Scale an Image Using 3 Points Scale
Rotate Raster
To Rotate an Image to a Specified Angle
Mirror Raster
To Mirror an Image Using the Mirror Tool
To Reverse an Image Using a Mirror Creating a New Output Image
Raster Warp
To Warp a Raster Reference
Clip
To Crop a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
To Crop a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
To Crop a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
To Mask an Area of a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
Modify Clip
To Modify a Clipping Polygon
Unclip
To Delete All Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
Managing Raster Image Files
Raster Image Display
Attaching Raster Files
To Attach a Raster Reference Based on the Image's Own Positioning Information
To Attach a Raster Reference Interactively
Selecting Raster Files to Modify or Manipulate
To Select One Image in a View
To Select Additional Images in a View
To Select One Raster Image from the List
To Select Additional Raster Images from the List
To Select Several Consecutive Raster Images from the List
To Deselect Images
To Deselect All Images in a View
To Deselect All Raster Files from the List
Detaching Raster Files
To Detach Selected Raster Files
To Detach All Raster References
Image Server
To Set a New Image Server
To Attach a File from a Server
WMS Attachments
To Create a New WMS Attachment
To Attach an Existing WMS
ECWP Image Server
To Attach a File from an ECWP Image Server
Bing Maps
To Attach Bing Maps
Raster Attachment Options Dialog
Default Raster Attachment Options Dialog
Supported Image Input File Formats
Image Formats Supported in Read-Only Mode
Controlling the Display of Images in Views
To Change the Views in Which an Image Is Displayed
Changing the Display Order of Raster Image Files
Using the Raster Manager Dialog’s Menus
To Bring One or More Images to the Front in the List
To Send One or More Images to the Back in the List
To Bring One or More Images Forward One Place in the List
To Send One or More Images Backward One Place in the List
To Change the Display Order in the List Interactively
Using the Raster Group of the Attach Tab in the Drawing Workflow
To Bring One Image to the Front of the Display in a View
To Bring Several Images to the Front of the Display in a View
To Send One Image to the Back of the Display in a View
To Send Several Images to the Back of the Display in a View
Fitting Images to a View
To Fit a Single Image to a View
To Fit All Images to a View
Displaying an Image at Full Resolution
To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution with the Actual Resolution (1:1) Tool
To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution from the Raster Manager Dialog
Changing the Display Characteristics of Raster Images
To Change the Contrast or Brightness of an Image
To Change the Display Gamma Setting for an Image(s)
Raster Images and DWG Workmode
Raster Manager and DWG Workmode
General Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
File-type Dependant Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
Supported Raster Image File Types in DWG Workmode
Troubleshooting Rasters and DWG Workmode
Raster Manager and Binary Workmode
Enhanced Dynamic Rubber Bands
Display Image Dialog
Image Window
Save Image Dialog
Modifying Raster File Attachments
Clipping Raster Image Files
To Crop an Image Interactively
To Crop an Image Using an Existing Fence or Closed Element
To Mask Part of an Image Interactively
Modifying Clipping Polygons
To Modify a Raster Clipping Polygon
Deleting Clipping Polygons
To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
Moving, Warping, and Resizing Image Files
Using the Transform Tool
To Rotate an Image Interactively
To Scale an Image Interactively
To Move an Image Interactively
Using the Warp Tool
To Match an Image Feature to a Design File Element
Image Draping
Draping and Rendering
3D Surfaces and Raster Manager
Integration with Rendered Objects
Draping Supported in Some Products
Associating an Image to a 3D Surface
Overview of a Draping Process
Reprojecting Images
Reprojection Workflow
Rasters Attached in a Model in a Reference
Rasters Attached in the Master Model
Changing the Geographic Coordinate System of the DGN
Copy and Paste a Raster (including Merge to Master)
Applying a GCS to a Raster (Resampling)
Editing Tools and Reprojected Rasters
Raster Configuration Variables
Using Point Clouds
Point Cloud Toolbox
Point Clouds Dialog
Convert Dialog
Attaching Point Cloud Data
Attach Point Cloud
To Attach a Point Cloud
To Convert a Point Cloud File
To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to a Single POD File
To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to Individual POD Files
Detach Point Cloud
To Detach a Point Cloud
To Detach a Point Cloud from the Point Clouds Dialog
Modifying Point Cloud Data
Clip Point Cloud
To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud Using a Block
To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Boundary
To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Mask
Delete Point Cloud Clip
To Delete a Clip from a Point Cloud
Point Clouds Dialog
Displaying the Point Cloud Data
Point Cloud Styles
To Filter the Point Cloud by Classification
To Colorize Points by Elevation
To Display Point Cloud Data by Intensity
Reviewing Point Cloud Data
To Visually Inspect the Point Cloud
To Change the Size of the Points in a Point Cloud
To Measure Distance in a Point Cloud
Referencing a Point Cloud
Printing a Point Cloud
To Print a Point Cloud
Reality Mesh Files Support
Attach Reality Mesh
To Attach a Reality Mesh
Scalable Mesh File Support
ProjectWise ContextShare Browser
ProjectWise ContextShare Dialog
Remove Reality Mesh Clipping
Reality Mesh Attachments Dialog
Reality Model Classification
Working with Reality Model Classifiers
Attach Classifier to Reality Mesh
To Attach Classification to a Reality Mesh
References
References Dialog
Reload Reference
Display of Rendered Views
Clash Elements
Clash Surroundings
Clash Background
Model Transparency
View Attributes Dialog
View Attributes Dialog, Presentation Section
View Attributes Dialog, View Setup Section
View Attributes Dialog, Point Cloud Styles Section
View Attributes Dialog, Clip Volume Section
View Attributes Dialog, View Seed Options Section
View Attributes Dialog, Background Map Section
References
Reloading References
To Reload a Reference
To Reload All Attached References
External Database Interface
Managing Non-Graphical Data
Associating Elements to Non-Graphical Data
Tag to Database Converter
What Is the Database Interface?
Why Use the Database Interface?
What Is a Relational Database?
Why Use a Relational Database?
Database Server
Supported Database
Selection Factors
Database Product Families
Oracle
Oracle Product Descriptions
ODBC Database Interface
OLE DB Database Interface
Using Oracle Data Provider (ODP) With OLEDB and BUDBC Connections
Connecting to Databases
Setting Up the Database Interface
Connecting to ODBC
To Set Up the ODBC Interface
To Connect to an ODBC Database from the Connect to Database Dialog
To Connect to an ODBC Database from the Product Properties Dialog
Connecting to Oracle
Setting Up Oracle
To Set Up the GIS Example Database
To Connect to an Oracle Database from the Connect to Database Dialog
To Connect to an Oracle Database from the Product Properties Dialog
Windows Notes
Connecting to an OLE DB Data Source
Setting Up OLE DB
To Create a UDL File in Windows
To Create a UDL File in OpenTunnel Designer
To Edit a UDL File
To Connect to an Existing OLE DB Data Source
Connecting to BUDBC
To Connect to a BUDBC Database
MS_LINKTYPE
OLEDB Configuration Variables
Copying Elements with Attached Linkages
Database Configuration Variables
Troubleshooting Database Connections
Connect to Database Dialog
Key-in to Disconnect a Database
Linking Database Rows to Elements
Database Tools Available in OpenTunnel Designer
Visual SQL Query Builder
Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog Overview
Building Simple SELECT Statements
To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 1
To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 2
Joining Tables
To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 3
To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 4
Creating Linkages Using the Visual SQL Query Builder
To Link a Database Row to a Graphic Element
Reviewing Database Attributes
Database Form Dialogs
To Create a New Form Dialog Containing All Items
To Perform a Review from a Form Dialog
Locating Linked Elements
To Display the Design Element Linked to One of the Records
Opening, Editing, and Saving Form Dialogs
To Save or Customize the Form Generated from the Visual SQL Query Builder
To Open a Saved Form
To Open a Saved Form by Using a Key-in
Using SQL
Opening and Saving Query Statements
To Open a Query Statement
To Save a Query Statement
SQL Statements
SELECT SQL Statement
UPDATE SQL Statement
DELETE SQL Statement
INSERT SQL Statement
CREATE TABLE SQL Statement
DROP SQL Statement
COMMIT SQL Statement
ROLLBACK SQL Statement
Specific SQL Window Key-ins
Using the SQL Window
To Open the SQL Window
To Submit a SQL Statement
Command Files
To Create a Command File
To Submit a SQL Statement Stored in a Command File
Alternative Method to Submit a SQL Statement Stored in a Command File
Manually Committing SQL Statements
To Activate the Mode in which OpenTunnel Designer Does Not Automatically Commit SQL Statements
To Explicitly Request OpenTunnel Designer to Commit Statements When AUTOCOMMIT Is Set to OFF
To Undo (Negate) the Effect of All Statements to the Last Commit Point
To Reactivate the Default Mode
Creating Tables
To Create a Table
To Add a Table to the MSCATALOG
MSCATALOG Table
MSCATALOG Structure
Creating and Maintaining MSCATALOG
To Create the MSCATALOG Table
To Create an Attribute Table in the Database
To Add a Table to the MSCATALOG Table
To Delete a Table from the MSCATALOG Table
To Drop a Table from the Database
Database Setup (MSCATALOG) Dialog
Add Table Dialog
Database Tools
Creating Linkages
To Create Linkages
Defining the Active Entity
To Define the Active Entity Graphically by Using the Database Tool
To Directly Define the Active Entity by Key-in
To Define an Active Entity from a Seed Row
Editing the Active Entity
To Edit the Active Entity by Using an SQL UPDATE Command
Setting Linkage Mode
To Set Linkage Mode
Attaching Linkages to Cell Libraries
Database Dialog
Querying and Maintaining the Database
Reviewing Attributes
To Change the Selection Criteria
To Check the Selection Criteria for All Tables (SQLREVIEW Values for All Tables in MSCATALOG)
Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog
Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, Select Tab
Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, Where Tab
Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, GroupBy Tab
Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, OrderBy Tab
Select Table Dialog
Form Dialog
Visual SQL Data Browser Dialog
Displaying Database Attributes in the DGN File
Displaying Attributes
To Create a Displayable Attribute Type
To Modify a Displayable Attribute Type
Detaching Linkages
Verifying Linkages
Verify Linkages Dialog
Verify Linkages Dialog Icons
Generating Reports
Report Tables
To Generate Report Tables
To Check the Report Table Names for All Tables Listed in MSCATALOG
To Change a Report Table Name Specification
Fence Filters
To Discard Previously Defined Fence Filter Specifications and Disable Fence Filter Selection
To Define a Fence Filter and Enable Fence Filter Selection
To Highlight Elements in a Fence Using a VBA Macro
Report Formatting and Output
Database Interface Reference
Database Toolbox
Connect to Database Tool
Connect to Database Dialog
Open Verify Linkages Tool
Open Visual Query Builder Tool
Attach Active Entity Tool
To Attach the Active Entity to an Element
Show Linkage Mode
To Display the Linkage Mode
Show Active Entity Tool
To Display the Active Entity
Define Active Entity Graphically Tool
To Set a Database Row as the Active Entity
VSQL Review Database Attributes of Element
To Review a VSQL Database Record
Review Database Attributes of Element Tool
To Review the Database Attributes of an Element
Detach Database Linkage
To Detach Database Rows from an Element
Attach Displayable Attributes Tool
To Designate a Displayable Attribute Text Node
Load Displayable Attributes Tool
To Load a Displayable Attribute Text Node
To Load a Displayable Attribute on Use Fence Mode
Generate Report Table Tool
To Generate a Report Table
ACTIVE DATABASE (DB=)
To Connect OpenTunnel Designer to an Oracle Database
To Connect OpenTunnel Designer to ODBC
To Check the Name of the Database to Which OpenTunnel Designer is Connected
ACTIVE ENTITY (AE=)
To Define the Active Entity
ACTIVE REPORT (RS=)
To Name a Report Table
To Display the Active Report Table Names in the SQL Window
ACTIVE REVIEW (RA=)
To Select Which Row Can Be Reviewed
To Display the Active Review SELECT Statements in the SQL Window
DEFINE SEARCH (DS=)
To Specify and Activate a Fence Filter
To Display the Current Fence Filters in the SQL Window
To Disable All Fence Filters
EDIT AE
To Edit the Active Entity
FIND (FI=)
To Select a Row and Set It as the Active Entity
SESSION AUTOCOMMIT [OFF|ON]
SESSION DEBUG [OFF|ON]
List Database Transaction Details
To Discontinue the Transaction Log
SET DATABASE
To Review and Modify the MSCATALOG Table
SQL
SQL Window
Cell Link
To Attach a Linkage to a Cell(s)
To Detach Linkages from a Cell(s)
Cell Link Dialog
Analyze Tab
Measure Toolbox
Measure Distance
To Measure the Linear Distance Between Two Data Points
To Measure the Distance Along an Element
To Measure Perpendicular Distance from an Element
To Measure Perpendicular Distance from a Segment of an Element
To Measure the Minimum Distance Between Elements
To Measure the Maximum Distance Between Elements
To Measure the Minimum Distance to a Surface (3D Only)
To Measure Elements in a Reference Considering the Reference Scale
To Measure Distance in a Sheet Model
Measure Radius
To Measure an Element's Radius
Measure Angle Between Lines
To Measure the Angle Between Two Lines
Measure Length
To Measure the Length of an Element(s)
Measure Area
To Measure the Area and Perimeter of One Element
To Measure the Area Defined by a Fence
To Measure the Area of the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
To Measure the Area of the Difference Between Elements
To Measure the Area of Touching Elements or Whose Endpoints Are Within the Maximum Gap
To Measure an Area Defined by Data Points
Measure Volume
To Measure Volume
Design Review
Using Redline Files
To Enable or Disable the Display of an Attached Redline File
Redline Toolbox
Redline Display
Display Redline Files Dialog
Redline Off
To Detach All Attached Redline Files
Marking Up a Design
Managing Markups
To Create a Markup
To Preview a Markup
To Print a Markup to PDF
To Print Multiple Markups to One PDF
To Delete a Markup
To Rename a Markup
To Change the Properties of a Markup
To Set the Priority of the Markup
To Set the Status of the Markup
Adding Comments
To Manually Add a Comment
Using Markup Templates
To Open the Template File
Creating the Markup Template
To Create the Markup Template
Customizing the Markup Template
To Resize the Markup Content Area
To Place a Border and Lines in the Template
To Add a Graphic to the Template
To Add a Raster Graphic to the Template
To Add Text to the Template
To Change the Properties of a Template
Placing Markup Property Fields in a Template
To Place a Markup Property Field
To Update a Markup Property Field
Applying a Template to a Markup
To Select a Template for a New Markup
To Apply a Template to an Existing Markup
Editing and Deleting a Markup Template
To Edit a Markup Template
To Delete a Markup Template
Markup Template Toolbox
Markup Properties Toolbox
Text - Task Toolbox
Create Markup Template and Markup Template Properties Dialogs
Using Named Expressions to Name Markups
To Define and Use Named Expressions to Name Markups
To Create a DGN Library File
To Open PageLayout.dgnlib
To Customize the Delivered Example Markup Names
To Create and Define a New Markup Named Expression
To Use the Newly Created Named Expression to Name Markups
Named Expressions Dialog
Named Expression Keywords Dialog
Markup Configuration Variables
Annotating Markups
To Place Markup Text
To Redline the Markup Model
Markups Dialog
Markup Settings Dialog
Markup Toolbox
Create Markup
To Create a Markup
Review Mode
Draw Toolbox
Place Markup Measurement
To Place a Measurement in a Markup
Pen Highlighter Toolbox
Place Yellow Highlighter
To Place a Line Using the Highlighter
Area Highlighter Toolbox
Place Yellow Area Highlighter
To Place an Area Highlight
Redline Toolbox
Mini Toolbar for Markups
Ensuring Standards Compliance
Introduction to the Standards Checker
Using the Standards Checker
Defining Standards Checker Settings
To Create Standards Check Settings
Standards Checker Configuration Variables
Running the Standards Checker Interactively
Running an Interactive Standards Check
Generating Standards Checker Reports
Generating a Standards Check Report
Reporting Template Standards Checks in Named Groups
To Check Element Templates and Send Results to a Named Group
Running Standards Checks on an Individual File
To Set Up and Run a Standards Check on an Individual File
Running Standards Checks as a Batch Process
To Set Up and Run a Standards Check as a Batch Process
Syntax for Running Standards Checks in the Batch Process Utility
Standards Checker Dialog
Standards Checker Settings Dialog
Level Checker Settings Dialog
Text Style Checker Settings Dialog
Dimension Style Checker Settings Dialog
Element Template Checker Settings Dialog
Line Style Checker Settings Dialog
Design File Cleanup
To Select Duplicate Elements
To Automatically Delete Duplicate Elements
To Select or Flag Overlapping Elements
To Interactively Examine Overlapping Elements
To Select or Flag Gaps Between Elements
To Interactively Examine Gaps Between Elements
Design File Cleanup Dialog
Design File Cleanup Dialog, General Tab
Design File Cleanup Dialog, Duplicates Tab
Design File Cleanup Dialog, Overlaps Tab
Design File Cleanup Dialog, Gaps Tab
Reports Dialog
(Technology Preview) Summarize, Groups and Aggregates
To Group Columns and Aggregate Column Information
To Summarize Information in Report Columns
Condition Editor Dialog
To Add Conditions to a Display Rule
iTwin Design Review
iTwin Design Review Dialog
To Create a Design Review Session for a DGN File
Curves Tab
Constraints Tab
Utilities Tab
General Workflow
Modeling Workflow
Home Tabs
View
Curves
Solids
Surfaces
Mesh
Content
Analyze
Constraints
Utilities
Drawing Aids
Collaborate
Help
Visualization Workflow
Home Tab
View Tab
Animate Tab
Drawing Aids
Collaborate
Help
Task Navigation Workflow
V8i Task Theme in OpenTunnel Designer CONNECT Edition
To Activate the V8i Task Theme in OpenTunnel Designer CONNECT Edition
2D Sketcher Workflow
Profile Tools
Reinforcement Catalog/Reinforcement Templates
Jet Grouting - Crown&Floor
Forepoles - Circle and Region
Fiber Glass and Rock Bolts
Auxiliaries Catalog/Auxiliaries Templates
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 ProjectWise Project to a WorkSet
Register a ProjectWise Project
To create a new project
To Add a Tunnel Corridor
To Add a Tunnel Unit
To Import Civil Geometry
To Import Soil Meshes
To reference civil data
To Assign Soil Properties to Imported Meshes
Templates
To Create a New Template
Template Drawing Rules
Tunnel Geometry
Tunnel Lining
To Move a Tunnel Corridor to a New Station
Modeling
ReferenceLines
To Place Referenceline by Midpoint
To Place a Parallel Referenceline
To Place a Multiple Referencelines
To Move a Referenceline
To Modify a Referenceline
Conventional Tunnels Modeling
Mechanized (TBM) Tunnels Modeling
Excavation Subspaces Modeling
Reinforcement Modeling
How to Define Shotcrete as Permanent/Temporary Walls
How to Define Jet Grouting
How to Define Forepoles
How to Define Fiber Glass
How to Define Rock Bolts
How to Place Excavation Subspaces and Reinforcement
Singularities Modeling
How to Define Portals
How to Define Shafts
How to Define Rooms
How to Define Custom Complex Singularities Shapes
How to Place Portals
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
Interoperability
Assumptions and Limitations When Exporting to PLAXIS
PLAXIS Transfer
To Send to PLAXIS 2D
To Send to PLAXIS 3D
Reports
To generate a quantities report
To generate an input echo report
OpenRoads Designer
MicroStation
Tutorials