Chapter 2 - Data Requirements
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2.2 Software Requirements
2.2.1 MDOT Workspace
For consistency and uniformity MDOT provides the following CADD workspace for free download.
MDOT CONNECT Configuration
- This configuration is required for all new projects started after October 1, 2020.
- The MDOT CONNECT configuration is available for download by consultants at the following links:
- The MDOT CONNECT Configuration install procedure supports the following applications:
- a) OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition
- b) OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition
- c) Microstation CONNECT Edition
- If you are in the early stages of a project started using PowerGeopak and need assistance with upgrading of survey & design data for use with the MDOT CONNECT Configuration, please contact MDOT-CADSupport.
2.2.2 MDOT Design Software Requirements
In order to provide consistent, uniform deliverables MDOT designers must utilize the current MDOT accepted version of Bentley products. Please note that any of the software applications below are compatible with the applicable workspace:
To further clarify the information provided under the use columns, please see the definitions below.
Testing = We have started to test the software version.
Available = We have tested the software for bug fixes and compliance with the MDOT CONNECT Configuration. The software can be used in production if tools available in other required software packages are not needed.
Piloting = We have developed a working version of the software that is in compliance with the MDOT CONNECT Configuration. Design teams can pilot use of the software and are encouraged to provide feedback.
Date = The software version is required for use on or after the date specified.
| MDOT CONNECT Configuration | Available |
|---|---|
| MicroStation CONNECT Update 17 (10.16.01.056.exe) | October 2023 |
| OpenRoads Designer CONNECT 2021 Release 1 (10.12.02.004.exe) | October 2023 |
| OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT 2021 Release 1 (10.12.01.083.exe) | October 2023 |
| OpenBridge Designer CONNECT 2021 Release 1 (10.12.01.073.exe) | October 2023 |
| ProStructures CONNECT Update 5 (10.05.02.2.exe) | October 2023 |
This software must be used in conjunction with MDOT's current Workspace or Configuration. Refer to Section 2.2.1 MDOT Workspace.
2.3 Digital File Formats
Electronic Data is to be delivered in the following digital file formats:
| File Type | MDOT Delivered Format |
|---|---|
| CAD Graphics (2D & 3D) | .dgn (MicroStation / Power GEOPAK design file) |
| Survey Control Coordinate Files | ASCII .txt |
| Alignments (Horizontal and Vertical) | .xml |
| Existing & Proposed Surface Data | .xml |
| Cross Section Data | .dgn and .pdf |
| Reports | |
| Project PDF submittals (Only for designated Project PDF jobs) | |
| Removal and Construction Quantity files (Only for designated Project PDF jobs) | .kmz |
| Photographs | .jpeg |
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2.4 Guidelines for Plan Preparation
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Move proposal : This Section has been moved to Chapter 7 - Plan and Proposal Preparation. |