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1 Section 1: Overview Essentials 1.1 Introduction... 3 Learning InRoads... 3 Basic Rules... 3 How to Use This Guide... 4 Section Breakdown... 5 Section 1: Overview Essentials... 5 Section 2: Production Essentials... 5 Glossary... 5 Index... 5 What s in a Chapter?... 5 Font Conventions... 6 Italic... 6 Bold... 6 Bold and Italic... 7 Small Caps... 7 Underlined Small Caps... 7 How to Use the CD... 7 Files on CD-ROM... 7 Training Folders... 7 Training Files... 8 Chapter Files Other CD Content Software Information AutoCAD versus MicroStation Version Compatibility Software File Paths Orientation to InRoads Chapter Prerequisites The Bigger Picture InRoads versus CAD The CAD Platform File Types InRoads and CAD The InRoads Interface The Menu Bar The Workspace Bar The Feedback Pane Status Bar Toolbars The Surface Model Surface Origins Intelligent Models Surface Display Essentials, Workbook ix

2 Geometry COGO Points Horizontal Alignments Vertical Alignments Superelevation Event Points Profiles Annotation Typical Sections Backbone Cut and Fill Conditions Layers Surface Intelligence Superelevation Roadway Models Express Modeler Roadway Modeler Defining the Roadway Running the Modeler Cross Sections Custom Cross Sections Cross Section Viewer Annotation Cross Section Editing Volumes Triangle Volume Grid Volume End-Area Volume Reporting General and Geometry Reports XML Reporting Preferences Tools> Options The Managers Symbology Manager Feature Style Manager Geometry Style Manager Preference Manager The Locks Write Lock Pen and Pencil Locate Lock Snap Lock Station Lock Report Lock Feature Filter InRoads Support InRoads Help File Training Bentley Consultants Chapter Challenge Quiz Questions x The Zen Guide to InRoads

3 1.3 Sample Project Defined Preliminary Design Statement Project Design Criteria Scope of Work Details Typical Sections Concept Sketches Design Criteria Project Vicinity Map Getting Going Now! Chapter Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Get Going Now! Hands-On An Introduction Orientation Loading the Training Files Preparing and Opening InRoads Project Defaults Creating a New Project Default Configuration Opening the Data Lock Settings Surface Review and Display Perimeter Contours Triangles Update 3-D/Plan Surface Display Surface Properties Feature Properties View Features Horizontal Geometry Review and Display The Geometry Project Workspace Bar Shortcuts View Stationing Alignment Stationing Horizontal Annotation Profiling Create Profile Vertical Geometry Viewing View Vertical View Vertical Annotation Typical Sections Templates Roadway Modeling Express Modeler Creating Cross Sections Create Cross Sections Cross Section Viewer Express Modeler and Cross Section Repetition Express Modeler Revisited Cross Sections Revisited End-Area Volumes End-Area Volumes End-Area Volumes Revisited End-Area Volume Reporting Essentials, Workbook xi

4 Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Section 2: Production Essentials 2.1 Starting Up Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Starting Up Selecting a CAD Platform Starting InRoads InRoads Versus CAD The InRoads Interface The Menu Bar The Workspace Bar Workspace Bar Shortcuts Active Data Repositioning The Feedback Pane Toolbars Standard Issue Toolbars Modifying a Toolbar Restoring Toolbar Defaults Building a Custom Toolbar Exporting and Importing Toolbars Project Defaults Creating a New Configuration Application Add-ins Saving InRoads Data Bentley Embedded Help Exiting InRoads Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Settings, Styles and Symbology Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands on The Managers Managers Overview Using the Symbology Manager Using Named Symbology Part Using Named Symbology Part Using Named Symbology Part Introduction to Intelligent DTMs Feature Style Manager Feature Style Display Geometry Style Manager Creating a New Geometry Style xii The Zen Guide to InRoads

5 Preferences Preference Manager Changing the Default Preference Preferences Expanded Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Surface Essentials Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Surface Essentials Getting Started with Surfaces Starting Checks What is a DTM anyway? DTM Basics Surface New The Basic DTM Point Types Surface Properties The Existing Surface Feature Properties The Three Feature Characteristics Introduction to the Locks The Write Lock The Pencil Setting The Pen Setting Surface Viewing Perimeter Contours Triangles Update 3-D/Plan Surface Display View Features Surface Import from ASCII Processing Imported Surface Data Viewing Imported Surface Data Surface Import from Graphics, Utilities Drape Surface, Utilities Surface Import From Graphics, Contours Triangulation Triangulate Surface Saving Surfaces Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Horizontal Geometry Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Geometry Project Scope Orientation The Geometry Project File Essentials, Workbook xiii

6 Opening Existing Geometry Existing Geometry Examination Workspace Bar Assessment Feedback Pane Assessment Viewing Assessment Preparation View Horizontal Alignment Point Symbology Review Horizontal Alignment View Stationing Viewing Assessment - Continued Review Geometry Points Horizontal Annotation Cogo Points Horizontal Layout Discussion Layout Methods Project Orientation Main Road Layout Layout Option Creating Geometry Saving Geometry Horizontal Curve Set Add PI PI Precision Key-in Review/Save Horizontal Horizontal Curve Set Define Curve Layout Option Create/Edit Alignment by Cogo Points Horizontal Alignment Annotation Copy Geometry Viewing Geometry Delete Horizontal PI Delete Horizontal Element Alignment Discontinuity Check Add Horizontal Free Curve Defining the Beginning Station View Stationing Layout Option Add Fixed Line Add Horizontal Free Curve Defining the Beginning Station View Stationing Copy Geometry Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Side Road Centerline Layout Regression Deviation Check Side Road Regression Check Quiz Questions Profiling Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Profiling Creating Profiles xiv The Zen Guide to InRoads

7 Create Profile Main tab Surface Symbology Create Profile Controls Tab Limits Exaggeration Direction Window Clearance Create Profile Offsets Tab Create Profile Features Tab Crossing/Projected Features Styles and Display Features Bandwidth Create Profile Reports Create Profile Symbology Updating the Profile Overview Updating the Profile Profiles Other Commands Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Vertical Geometry Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Vertical Geometry Vertical Layout Discussion Layout Methods Vertical Alignment Layout Prerequisites The Project Orientation Creating New Vertical Geometry Main Road Layout Layout Option 1 Import from DTM Import Vertical from Surface View and Review View Vertical Annotation Matching or Paralleling Existing Grade Saving Vertical Alignments Layout Option 2 Vertical Curve Set VPI Precision Key-in Vertical Curve Set Tools Preparation VPI Dynamics Vertical Curve Set Add PI Review Alignment Adding More VPIs Vertical Curve Set Move PI Vertical Curve Set Insert PI Vertical Curve Set Define Curve Move Curve PI Completion Notes Layout Option 3 Vertical Element Update Profile Essentials, Workbook xv

8 Element Command Overview Vertical Starting Point Add Fixed Vertical Line Add Fixed Vertical Line Add Free Vertical Curve Add Fixed Vertical Curve Vertical Alignment Discontinuity Check Add Floating Vertical Line Add Free Vertical Curve Vertical Discontinuity Check Add Floating Vertical Line Upcoming Vertical Assessment Copy Elements Add Free Vertical Curve Add Fixed Vertical Line Add Free Vertical Curve Vertical Completion Checks Vertical Alignment Annotation Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Side Road Vertical Layout Vertical Alignment Layout Option Vertical Alignment Layout Option Previous Chapter Challenge Work Quiz Questions Typical Sections TC Summary Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Typical Sections Opening a Typical Section Library Creating a Typical Section Library TCs and the Intelligent DTM Template Walk-Thru Templates Tab Layer Tab Segment Tab Mirror Tab Superelevation Tab Template Construction New Template # New Template # Saving Templates Template Fine Points Preparation Add Details Step by Step Layer Naming Multiple Passes Independent Control Notes Template Transitioning Rules of Transitioning xvi The Zen Guide to InRoads

9 Layer Design Offset Layer Discussion Cut/Fill Conditions Other Topics Import Template from Graphics Copy Typical Sections Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Corridor Modeling Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Corridor Modeling Opening the Data New Roadway Library The Project File Modeling Basics Prerequisites Defining the Roadway Project Scope Adding Roadway Entries Roadway Entry Dialog Restarting Roadway Entries Continuing Roadway Entries The Roadway Modeler Main Tab Advanced Tab Upper Portion Middle Portion Lower Portion Final Set-up Layer Controls Tab Running the Modeler Saving the Design Viewing Roadway Features Updating the Project File Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Cross Sections Chapter Prerequisites Knowledge Prerequisites Data Prerequisites Files Needed Hands On Cross Sections Creating Cross Sections Cross Section Viewer Create Cross Section Main Tab Cross Section Interval Surface Symbology Use Features Only Essentials, Workbook xvii

10 Create Cross Sections Controls Tab Create Cross Sections Features Tab Crossing Features Styles and Display Show Features Outside Create Cross Sections Reports Create Cross Sections Symbology Cross Section Spacing Custom Cross Sections Adding and Displaying New Features Symbology Manager Feature Style Manager Adding Geometry to the DTM Feature Properties Drape Surface Updating the Cross Sections Overview Updating the Cross Sections Display On Refreshing Cross Sections Other Commands Chapter Challenge Additional Exercises Quiz Questions Glossary Index xviii The Zen Guide to InRoads