CTDOT CONNECT DDE GUIDE VOLUME 13 - CONTRACT PLANS PRODUCTION
M.4.1 General Plan Sheet
Description
This module will instruct users on how to create contract sheets using the Named Boundaries and Detailing Call Out tools. Users will create a DGN file that will be composed of different models to create the Sheet Model. This workflow is written to create detail sheets for a bridge created using OpenBridge Modeler. Similar detailing methods can be used for other 3D Structures created by using the Solids tools such as:
- Retaining Walls
- Tunnels
- Sign Supports
- Traffic Signal Support/Span Poles
- Drainage Structures/Box Culverts
Contract Sheet files will be stored in the Contract Plans folder. A DGN file will be created with the structure’s Base Model referenced in, this file will house all the Sheet Models for the Structure.
When this file gets created it will only have a Design Model. The following Base Model DGN files will need to be referenced in:
- Bridge Base Model
- Survey files (ground topo and terrain)
- Other Design unit’s Base Models (Highway, Traffic, Illumination and Landscape)
- The Named Boundary and Callout tools will be used to create additional models in this DGN file which will be a combination of Drawing and Sheet Models.
Objectives
- Learn how to use Named Boundaries to create a General Plan.
- Master the use of the Detailing Callout tools.
- Learn how to create a Saved View.
- Master the procedure to adjust the Clipping Shapes.
- Learn how to reposition the Referenced Details on the Sheet.
- Learn how to place Annotation, including Callouts, Notes, Detail Markers, Tables and Dimensions.
- Learn how to fill out the Title Block.
Quick Steps
Add Additional Details to the Sheet
Place an Isometric View to the Sheet
Create a New file
Before attempting to open or create DGN files users should make sure the following is in place:
- CTDOT users should have the CTDOT CONNECT DDE synced through SharePoint with the COMPASS Project Synced along with the CAD Configuration follow Module 3 - CTDOT Employee DDE Sync.
- Consultants should have one of the following set up: Module 1 - Consultant DDE Install or Module 2 - Consultant DDE Sync.
- Make note of the Coordinate System you will be working in. If you have existing survey data, you will need to find out what system is being used (NAD 83/NAVD 88 or NAD 27/NAVD 29).
1. Log on to the CONNECTION Client. Bentley CONNECT licensing requires users to log into their Bentley account to secure a software license. CTDOT users should log in using your CTDOT email address and Bentley password. If you do not see the dialog box, select the ˄ icon on the bottom Windows Screen. Click on the Connection Client Icon and select Open.
2. Access OpenRoads through Accounting or the Customized Icon following Volume 1 - M.6.1 Accessing the Application.
3. On the OpenRoads open screen select Custom Configuration, using the small drop-down arrows select the Workspace CT_Workspace, the needed WorkSet and Role.
4. Select the New File Icon. In the New dialog box browse to the Bridge\Contract_Plans folder.
5. The Seed file should be set to:
…CT_Configuration\Organization\Seed\Bridge\Seed3D - CT BridgeDesign.dgn.
6. In the File name field enter a name for your file using the CTDOT File Naming structure.
Example: SB_CP_1234_1234_Bridge#.dgn
7. Select Save and the new file will open.
Set up the Design Model
1. Select the CTDOT workflow and click on the Attach tab, in the References Section click on Attach Reference.
Reference the needed Proposed Base Model dgn files including but not limited to:
- Bridge/Structures
- Signal
- Signing and Pavement Markings
- Roadway Alignment
- Highway
- Drainage
- Illumination
2. In the Attach Reference Box browse and select the desired file and click Open. In the Reference Attachment Dialog Box choose:
- Model: Most likely it’s “Default” but this could vary depending how the file has been set up.
- Nested Attachments: No Nesting
- Global LineStyle Scale: Master
3. Click OK to finish the attachment process.
4. Repeat Steps 1 - 3 for all Proposed Base Models
5. Reference the Existing Survey dgn files. Select the CTDOT workflow and click on the Attach tab, in the References Section click on Attach Reference.
6. In the Attach Reference Box browse to the Active Survey Folder and select the desired Existing Survey DGN file and click Open. In the Reference Attachment Dialog Box choose:
- Model: Most likely it’s “Default” but this could vary depending on how the file has been set up.
- Nested Attachments: No Nesting
- Global LineStyle Scale: Master
7. Click OK to finish the attachment process.
8. If the Survey does not line up with the Proposed Design File it is most likely an older Survey File that was created with V8i. Older files will need to be referenced in with certain settings to get them to line up in the correct geospatial location.
Select the Home Tab, in the Primary Section select the Attach Tool drop down and choose References. This will open the References Dialog box.
Turn True Scale off and set the Scale to 1:1.
9. The Existing Survey File reference will need its levels set to SCREENED for when the PDF plans are created.
This can be done by using a specific Logical Name in the Reference Attachment Properties. SWW Ground Survey will leave all levels in the reference screened with the displayed line weights when the PDF is created.
10. Right click in View 1 and select 2 Views Plan/3D.
11. Select Level Display and turn off or on the desired levels in each Reference for Views 1 and 2.
12. Select Save Settings.
Create the General Plan
1. In the DGN file created in the section above, create a new 2D Design Model. In Search type Models and select the result. In the Models dialog box click on the Create a new model icon. On the Create Model dialog box select:
Type: Design from Seed
Change the Seed Model by clicking on the button next to Seed Model. On the Select File Containing Seed Model dialog box select Seed2d_CT Bridge.dgn. Click the Open button. On the Select Models dialog select 2D Design and OK.
Name the Model 2D Design and click OK.
2. Reference in the 3D Model Created in the section above using a Nested Depth of 1. Fit View 1.
3. In Search type Detailing Symbol Styles and select the result. In the Detailing Symbol Styles dialog box activate the Center Title Detailing Style.
4. Rotate View 1 so the Bridge is Square with the view. In the Key-in enter rotate view element and follow the prompts to select a longitudinal line on the bridge. Note: If the Key-in is not docked on the screen type Key-in in search to open the tool.
5. Select Save Settings.
6. Select the CTDOT workflow and on the CTDOT tab locate the Sheet Production section and select the Create Clipping Boundary tool. This will update the Element Template to the correct level.
7. Select the Place Named Boundary tool and the Place Named Boundary dialog box will appear. In the Place Named Boundary dialog box set the following options:
- Method (icon): By 2 Points
- Name: General Plan
- Mode (icon): Place Single Named Boundary
- Create Drawing: Enabled
8. Follow the prompts to place a Named Boundary (Clipping Boundary) around the design. Data point first in the upper right and ending in the lower left. This element can be edited later to refine the shape and add additional points.
9. After accepting the placement of the named boundary the Create Drawing dialog box will appear. Ensure the following options are set:
- Name: General Plan
- Drawing Seed: Plan (Named Boundary)
- Create Drawing Model: Enabled
- Annotation Scale: Match the Detail Scale in the Sheet Section
- Create Sheet Model: Enabled
- Sheets: New
- Annotation Scale: Full Size 1 = 1
- Drawing Boundary: New
- Detail Scale: 1” = 30’ (or as Desired)
- Add to Sheet Index: Disabled
- Open Model: Enabled
10. Click OK to continue.
11. A Drawing Model and Sheet Model will be created. In the bottom left of the application select and view the three models that are now in the file.
12. Open the Design Model and adjust the Named Boundary as needed.
13. Open the Sheet Model and move the Referenced Plan View of the Bridge to the Left Top of the sheet. Use the Selection tool to move the Detail Title as needed.
Edit the Title Block
In this section we will edit the title block information. In the Models Dialog select the Sheet Model and in the Properties dialog box enter the “Drawing Title” Description and “Drawing Number” Sheet Number,
Note: The Project Number, Project Description and Town(s) will be auto populated by the WorkSet Properties.
Add Additional Details to the Sheet
In this section we will add the following details to this sheet.
- Cross Section
- Elevation View
- Blow up Detail
- Isometric View
1. In the same dgn file created in the section above open the 3D Design Model.
2. Use the CTDOT workflow and click on the Annotate tab. In the Detailing section select Section Callout.
3. In the Place Section Callout dialog box select the following:
- Drawing Seed: Section - Centered
- Height: From Model
- Toggle on Create Drawing
4. Follow the prompts to place a section cut.
5. In the Create Drawing dialog box change Sheets: to General Plan [Sheet], this will place the Section in the previously created Sheet Model (General Plan). In the Sheet Model section select a Detail Scale and match the Drawing Model's Annotation Scale to that Detail Scale.
6. Open the Sheet Model and notice it may need to be clipped to show less of the elevation. Open the Design Model, in View 2 move the Clipping Shape limit closer to the deck.
7. Open the Sheet Model and move the referenced Section to the bottom right corner of the sheet, notice the new clip is reflected. Move the Detail Symbol so it lines up in the center under the detail. Turn off the existing ground files and other referenced files that are not needed. For Reference files that have been kept on turn off the unneeded levels. Save Settings.
8.Return to the 3D Design Model
9. On the CTDOT workflow click on the Annotate tab. In the Detailing Section select Elevation Call out.
10. In the Place Elevation Callout dialog box select the following:
- Drawing Seed: Elevation - Centered
- Height: From Model
- Toggle on Create Drawing
11. Follow the prompts to place a cut.
12. In the Create Drawing dialog box change Sheets: to General Plan [Sheet], this will place the Section in the previously created Sheet Model (General Plan). Set the Detail Scale to match the General Plan’s Scale. Match the Drawing Model's Annotation Scale to the Detail Scale.
13. In the 3D Model adjust the clipping as needed.
14. In the Sheet Model turn off the unneeded Reference files and Levels. Save Settings.
Place a Blow-up Detail
1. Open the Section Drawing Model.
2. In the Models dialog select the Section Drawing Model. In Properties change the Annotation Scale to 1/8” = 1’-0”.
3. Use the Place Detail Callout tool, follow the prompts and place a circle around the area of the detail you need to blow-up.
4. In the Place Detail Callout dialog box select the following:
- Drawing Seed: Detail
- Toggle on Create Drawing
Select the desired Placement Shape/Method Icon (Circle, Oval, Rectangle or Existing Boundary).
5. Follow the prompts.
6. Give the Detail a Name and change Sheets: to General Plan. Set the Detail Scale to match the Drawing Model's Annotation Scale that was set above in Step 2. Match the Drawing Model's Annotation Scale to the Detail Scale.
7. The General Plan Sheet will open. Move and Scale the Referenced Beam Detail as needed. Turn off un-needed levels and nested references. Save Settings.
8. Click on the Magnifying Glass located on the Section Detail and click Show Callouts.
Place an Isometric View to the Sheet
1. Create a new 3D Design Model called Isometric View. Edit the preset Ref Logical Name of General Plan as needed.
2. Reference in the original 3D Model named Design using a Nested Depth of 1. Turn off unneeded levels and reference files.
3. On the View Window select the View Attributes icon, choose a Display Style. Rotate the view as needed. Save Settings.
4. In Search type Saved Views and select the result. In the Saved Views dialog box click on the Create Saved View icon. Give your view a name and follow the prompts to create a Saved View.
5. Open the General Plan Sheet Model.
6. In Search type Detailing Symbol Styles and select the result. In the Detailing Symbol Styles dialog box activate the Center Title Detailing Style.
7. Reference the Saved View using the following settings:
- Model: Isometric View
- Orientation: Isometric View
- Detail Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
- Nesting Attachments: Live Nesting
- Nesting Depth: 2
8. Move the Reference in the sheet as needed. Save Settings.
Annotate the Models
Most annotations for a detail should occur in the drawing model if there is one. The only annotation on the sheet model will be things like general notes, sheet border annotation, table of quantities, etc.
1. Open the desired Drawing or Sheet Model. Select the CTDOT Workflow and choose the CTDOT tab. In the Dimensioning section start by selecting the Horizontal Text icon and select the desired accuracy. This will set the proper dimension style and Level.
2. Second select the needed Dimensioning Tool.
3. Follow the prompts to place a dimension.
4. Select the CTDOT Workflow and choose the CTDOT tab. In the Annotation section select Place Table. There is a table seed for the General Notes available in the Table Tool. On the Place Table Dialog Box select Seed: General Notes and proceed to place the table.
5. In the same Annotation section select the pull-down menus for Call Outs and Notes to place the needed annotation.
Please visit modules in OpenRoads Drawing Production for further instruction on the following items:
Label the Beginning of Project, End of Project, and Limit of Construction
6. To place a call out with an inserted symbol use the following procedure. In the Annotation Section of the CTDOT tab select the Call Out Tool Label Small (Weight 0)
Note: Selecting the (Weight 0) options places the leader at a line weight of 0 and selecting the (Weight 2) options places the leader at a line weight of 2.
7. In the Text box type the following: SYMMETRICAL ABOUT CL FIELD SPLICE
8. In the Text box select only the CL text, select the Insert Text Favorite tool and scroll down to Symbol CL – Small. The CL text will be replaced with the required Symbol.
Note: Use the Text Favorite Symbol CL - Small in conjunction with Text Style CTDOT_080 and Symbol CL for Text Style CTDOT_120.
9. Follow the prompts to place your call out.
