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Geospatial Vector Data (shape file) import troubles

Carla_RohmJM38E — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:32:01 GMT

I have a shape file of existing bridges that originates from ARCGis. When importing it to Infraworks, it detects the vector and gives me a range of options on data source configuration (see image). Problem is, I am not really finding anything that works for me. Closes I got was to choose the type as "barrier", but that won't give me an accurate representation, as the barriers have height assignment and I am not sure what the gripping point is given it is a deck with a top and bottom. Any suggestions?

Re: Geospatial Vector Data (shape file) import troubles

Todd_Rogers — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:11:32 GMT

You're only going to get certain options by using a shapefile. Bridges and tunnels work much differently than anything else.

Re: Geospatial Vector Data (shape file) import troubles

Carla_RohmJM38E — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:21:41 GMT

I can check with the geospatial guys what other export options they have. What would you recommend?

Re: Geospatial Vector Data (shape file) import troubles

Todd_Rogers — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:04:42 GMT

For an export, you can only export from Revit to have an actual bridge. You will just need to create the bridge from within InfraWorks.