CTDOT CONNECT DDE GUIDE VOLUME 6 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING BASE MODELING

Module 4 - Sign Base Modeling

Description

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

Objectives

• Place Cells with Item Types Attached
• 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 TR_CB_1234_1234_SGN.dgn, select the CTDOT workflow and click on the Traffic tab to access the integrated CTDOT standard tools on the Ribbon.

2. Click on this link to open the Sign Catalog https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DOT/documents/dtrafficdesign/SignCatalogpdf.pdf

3. In the Signs section select the needed Sheet Aluminum tool. Note – The Sheet Aluminum (Signal) pull down will be used for signs associated to a signal. This will allow users to turn off the post sign level in the signal plan for non-signal signs.

4. Select the needed tool and make sure the Element Template Association is Enabled. Follow the prompts for placement.

5. Using Element Selection select a sign cell. Click on the Properties dialog box edit the attached Item Types.

6. For SIGN - Assembly enter a Job Assembly Number and edit the Position and Label as needed.

7. Jump down to the SIGN - Panel Properties. In the Sign Catalog find the needed Sign Number and type it into the CATALOG_NUMBER Search field. Fill in the Actual_Legend property if it differs from the Catalog Actual Legend.

8. More Panels can be added as necessary. On the Ribbon select the Attach tab and in the Item Types section select Attach Item.

9. In the left panel of the dialog box select Traffic Sign and check off the needed panels. If you forget one or need to add more, you can always go back and add afterwards. Add the Catalog Number(s), Actual Legend(s) and update the Label(s). These properties can also be updated after attachment.  Follow the prompts to attach the additional Panel(s) to the Signpost.

10. Update the Labels as needed. Labels are available in both the SIGN - Assembly and SIGN - Panel Item Types. If the panel is existing change the Enable_Pay_Item to No, this will cancel out the Pay Item Properties.