CONNECT CAD Basics
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CAD Basics Learning Path
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CONNECT Edition 10.10 Updates
Container File Settings1 - Named Boundaries
Container File Settings2 - Plan Sheets from Elements
Replacing 2D Survey Annotations
Civil Labeler Office Hours.mp4
Civil Labeler Guidance Document.pdf
Course Overviews
Microstation Part 1
Course Overview
Part 1 of the Microstation Connect Edition learning path is a self-paced Bentley Learn course that is available to all MDOT CADD users.
This course is a pre-requisite for all other MDOT learning paths
This self-paced Bentley Learn course covers foundational knowledge for use basic Microstation tools as a civil designer. For consultant designers with access to Bentley Learn, this learning path is very similar to the MicroStation CONNECT Edition Learning Path for Civil Designers which is available to all Bentley Learn subscribers. Topics covered include:
- Introduction to MicroStation Connect Edition
- Controlling the Display of Designs for Civil Designers
- Using General Tools in MicroStation Connect Edition for Civil Designers
- Drawing with MicroStation for Civil Designers
- Additional Drawing Tools
- Manipulating and Modifying Elements for Civil Designers
- Working with Cells for Civil Designers
- Annotating Designs for Civil Designers
Course Pre-Requisites: This course assumes no previous knowledge of Microstation. There are no pre-requisites for this course. This course is a pre-requisite for all other MDOT learning paths.
Estimated Time to Complete: 32 Hours
Microstation Part 2
Course Overview
Part 2 of the Microstation CONNECT edition learning path is an MDOT developed course that can be completed either self-paced, or in-person as classes are offered by MDOT. This course is compatible with the versions of OpenRoads Designer and the MDOT Connect Workspace that are currently in production at MDOT.
This course is also applicable to designers that use OpenBridge Modeler. The interface may be slightly different when using OpenBridge Modeler.
This course covers foundational knowledge for plan sheet creation and annotation specific to MDOT. Topics covered include:
- Manually clipping a new plan sheet
- Choosing the proper seed file
- Container Files
- CAD File Management
- MDOT Sheet Annotations
- MDOT Text Styles
- MDOT Dimension Styles
- TitleBlock Manager
- Print Organizer
- Google Earth Tools
Course Pre-Requisites: This course assumes a working knowledge of basic Microstation functions. Users should review and complete the following courses prior to taking this course:
- Microstation Connect Edition Part 1 (Available to MDOT Employees via Bentley Learn)
Estimated Time to Complete: 4 Hours
MicroStation Basics
The 2 Series, MicroStation Basics introduces new users to the MicroStation Connect Edition Interface with the MDOT Connect Workspace. Tools and settings that are commonly used to develop MDOT plans are demonstrated.
2.00 Microstation Basics - Interface
2.01 Microstation Basics - Sheet Files
2.02 Microstation Basics - CAD File Management (Container Files)
2.03 Microstation Basics - Annotation
2.04 Microstation Basics - Titleblock Manager
2.05 Microstation Basics - Print Organizer
2.06 Microstation Basics - Google Earth Tools
2.07 Microstation Basics - Create a new DGN from ProjectWise
2.08 Microstation Basics - Managed Workspace Seed Files SS4
2.09 MicroStation Basics - Levels Part 1
MicroStation Intermediate
The 3 Series, MicroStation Intermediate provides instruction on navigating the MDOT Connect Workspace with a focus on shortcuts that can really speed up drafting. Keyboard shortcuts and Function Keys are designed to increase efficiency for designers working in a CONNECT edition product. The MDOT CONNECT workspace comes delivered with custom keyboard shortcuts that are mapped to match the legacy SS4 task menu. It also comes with function keys designed to increase productivity. Download the PDF below, print it off and keep it next to your keyboard. Practice launching commands using the Keyboard Shortcuts and your productivity using Microstation will greatly increase.
3.01 Microstation Intermediate - Keyins
3.02 Microstation Intermediate - Keyboard Shortcuts
3.03 Microstation Intermediate - Position Mapping
3.04 Microstation Intermediate - Function Keys
3.05 Microstation Intermediate - Keyboard Accelerators
3.06 Microstation Intermediate - Mouse Button Assignments
MDOT Plan Production
The 4 Series, MDOT Plan Production demonstrates using the MDOT Sample Plans to develop common design base files and plan sheets.
4.01 MDOT Plan Production - Typical Sections
4.02 MDOT Plan Production - Construct File
4.03 MDOT Plan Production - Topo/ Removals Base File
4.04 MDOT Plan Production - Plan Sheets
4.05 MDOT Plan Production - Cutting 11x17 Profile Sheets
4.05 11X17 Profile Best Practices Flowchart
4.05a 11X17 Profile Best Practices
4.05b 11X17 Profile Best Practices
4.05c 11X17 Profile Best Practices
4.05d 11X17 Profile Best Practices
4.06 MDOT Plan Production - Cutting Project PDF Profiles
4.07 MDOT Plan Production - Projecting and Adding Profile Information
4.08 MDOT Plan Production - Cross Section Sheets
4.09 MDOT Plan Production - Dynamic Labels
4.10 MDOT Plan Production - Sidewalk Ramps
4.12 MDOT Plan Production - Title Sheet
4.13 MDOT Plan Production - Project Information Sheet
4.14 MDOT Plan Production - Note Sheet
4.15 MDOT Plan Production - Permanent Sign Cells
4.16 MDOT Plan Production - Sign Structure Cell
MicroStation Advanced
The 5 Series, MicroStation Advanced covers less commonly used tools that can be used to automate repetitive tasks, and miscellaneous tips and tricks.
5.01 Microstation Advanced - Batch Process
Tips and Tricks - 1 Select by Attributes, Ctrl to place multiple leaders, Alt + datapoint to match level, 51 to change attributes, Set Active Feature Definition, Match Feature Definition
Tips and Tricks - 2 Change Curve Direction, View Attributes - Line Styles, Insert Vertex, Delete Vertex, Modify Line style - Shift , View Attributes - Level Overrides, Data Fields
Tips and Tricks - 3 Snap toolbar, Single shot vs active snap, Key point snap, Near snap, Multi snap, Keyboard shortcuts - snaps