CTDOT CONNECT DDE GUIDE VOLUME 1 - OVERVIEW

   M.2.2 Syncing the SharePoint DDE

SYNCING THE WORKSPACE

CREATING CUSTOM ICONS

SYNCING THE WORKSPACE

1. For initial login instructions visit: Getting Started | COMPASS Knowledge Center (ct.gov).

2. Browse to the State of Connecticut SharePoint site DOT CTDOT_DDE.

3. In the sidebar, select CONNECT.

4. On the top bar, select Sync.

5. Select Open. You will be asked to set up a new OneDrive area. Follow the prompts to sign in again and continue clicking through the messages.

6. OpenBuildings users will also need to sync an additional folder on the CTDOT_DDE SharePoint page. In the left side menu, click on CONNECT_OBD_Dataset and then select the Sync icon.

7. Open File Explorer and verify the State of Connecticut DOT CTDOT_DDE – CONNECT folder is now syncing with your machine. Changes you make will be reflected in the SharePoint server and vice-versa. This ensures your CAD WorkSpace is always up to date with the latest CTDOT standards and configurations.

8. Browse to …State of Connecticut\DOT CTDOT_DDE - CONNECT\CT_CompassProjects

Search for your project number. If you do not see your project’s corresponding *.cfg file, you will need to request one via the link below:

New CAD Project Request - CAD Support Portal - Jira Service Management (atlassian.net)

CREATING CUSTOM ICONS

1. Create copies of the installed CONNECT products’ shortcuts on the Desktop. Rename them with a CT_ prefix. 

2. Right click the copied icons and choose Properties. 

3. Edit the Target line to include the bolded text (command line arguments) shown below. The beginning section contains the program’s install location and should not be changed. If your Bentley products are installed somewhere other than the default location, the path may appear differently than the below examples.

OpenRoads Designer

"C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition\OpenRoadsDesigner\OpenRoadsDesigner.exe" "-wc%USERPROFILE%\State of Connecticut\DOT CTDOT_DDE - CONNECT\CT_ConfigurationSetup_Compass.cfg"

OpenBridge Designer

"C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition\OpenBridgeDesigner\OpenBridgeDesigner.exe" OBM_PARAMS="-wc%USERPROFILE%\State of Connecticut\DOT CTDOT_DDE - CONNECT\CT_ConfigurationSetup_Compass.cfg"

OpenBridge Modeler

"C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition\OpenBridgeDesigner\OpenBridgeDesigner.exe" "-wc%USERPROFILE%\State of Connecticut\DOT CTDOT_DDE - CONNECT\CT_ConfigurationSetup_Compass.cfg"

OpenBuildings Designer

"C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenBuildings CONNECT Edition\OpenBuildingsDesigner\OpenBuildingsDesigner.exe" "-wc%USERPROFILE%\State of Connecticut\DOT CTDOT_DDE - CONNECT\CT_ConfigurationSetup_Compass.cfg"

4. Click Apply and OK.