Hi all
I'm new to this forum so any help with my query would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking into switching to AutoCad Civil 3D from MxRoads. Up to now I have been using Mx and have a large back catalogue of roads work all in MX formats, Input files, Genios etc.
Given that Mx is string based and Civil 3D appears to be section based, I'm wondering if when you import a genio created in Mx, is there a way to "link" a carriageway string to the master string, without having to recreate the alignment from scratch. If I needed to do a quick change to a vertical alignment or a road widening I want to be able to do without reinventing the wheel!!! I need to ensure that the program can recognise the relevant cway string that matches the Master string.
If any other information is need or my query is unclear please let me know
Thanks
S
neilyj (No connection with Autodesk other than using the products in the real world)
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Thank you for your response. I haven't switched over to C3D as of yet I am looking into it but need to get all the pros and cons before talking to jump, as I'm currently Mx I need to be sure that they are compatible, within reason, any opinions on the matter would be appreciated.
Thanks
Sea
neilyj (No connection with Autodesk other than using the products in the real world)
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I have not used it from Civil3d to MX and have been told there is an incorrect statement in the exported text file but I have used it in the other direction.
Intelligence for IP / VIP in Profiles and alignments is not maintained (dragging will not adjust the alignment / profile accordingly). However it will bring data in and allow you to edit it, delete an element & recreate over it to obtain inteligence where required.
You will be able to import all design alignments, profiles & feature strings as well as 3d geometry. I use this feature a lot as other companies we interact with run MX.
Edit: Oh you wont get a corridor object model, you will need to model that manually from the designed alignments & profiles / 3d geometry.
I reconmend not using on live projects, continue in MX only swap to Civil3d for new projects using existing data.
neilyj (No connection with Autodesk other than using the products in the real world)
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I've seen this many times before too and would only use genio import for alignments, profiles & other strings from moss / mx.
The best methiod of importing any surface model is to generate triangles and export a dxf / dwg file. use these for the definition then add any string data to it.
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I've seen this many times before too and would only use genio import for alignments, profiles & other strings from moss / mx.
The best methiod of importing any surface model is to generate triangles and export a dxf / dwg file. use these for the definition then add any string data to it.
Definitely but any GENIO files we get have been generated by a 3rd party and we are unlikely to be provided with any further data which is very annoying.
neilyj (No connection with Autodesk other than using the products in the real world)
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Thank you for your responses,
From the feed back I'm getting here it seems that the transferring from Mx to C3D is not as seamless as hoped. I am wondering what in ye're opinion would be the better option. I would be hoping to incorporate drainage etc into my models and I do note that the interface of C3D seems more graphically based, Up to now however I have been using Mx and do like the control Input files provide, especially in transferring information and the dual working that can happen on the same alignment at the same time.
Any advice ye could send my way would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again
Sea
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You could try Landxml which may be better than genio exports? http://communities.bentley.com/products/road___site_design/w/road_and_site_design__wiki/2937.aspx However it will always be a problem to design one project in two programs.
I sudgest only using the one to design in, only share data for information and for others to tie into.
Edit: BTW, Civil 3d does not differenciate alignments like MX, we only have Alignments.
As I said previously. Do not move over existing current projects to Civil3d, only start new ones or use data as prevously designed as As built information to work from.
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