Module 2 - Base Modeling

Description

In this module you will learn how to place roadway illumination features in a base model dgn file.

Objectives

• Place Lines, Shapes and Cells
• Attach Item Types
• Edit Item Type Information

Before getting started you will need to complete Module 1 - Base Model Creation which will direct the user on how to properly create a geospatial base model.

1. In the IL_CB_1234_1234_Master.dgn, select the CTDOT workflow and click on the Illumination tab to access the integrated CTDOT standard tools on the Ribbon.

2. In the Illumination section select the Open Illumination tool, in the Cell Library dialog box double click to select the desired cell for placement. 

3. Follow the prompts to place. After placement select the cell and in the Properties dialog box update the required information. Pay items can be added and deleted by right clicking over the word PAY ITEM and selecting as needed.

  

4. In the Illumination section click on the Conduit pull down menu and select one of the Conduit tools. Place a line to represent the conduit.

5. Select the Attach tab and in the Item Types section select Attach Item. Toggle Illumination and select PAY item - Illumination Conduit.  Select the newly placed line and follow the prompts to attach the Item Type. 

6. Scroll down to the bottom of the Properties dialog box and update the pay item as needed. Right click on PAY ITEM and select Add Entry.

Proposed Conduits may need the following Pay Items:

• CONDUIT (Size & Type)
• CONDUCTORS
• CABLES
• TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING
• ROCK IN TRENCH EXCAVATION 0'-4' DEEP

Existing Items will need the following Pay Item:

• CLEAN EXISTING CONDUIT 

Users can filter by entering either the Pay Item Description or Pay Item Number in the SEACH field.