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Spring 2010 FLUG Presentations

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Filename Size  Description
Entity Manager Tool by Michele Guynn
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens FdotEntityManager.pdf Entity Manager Tool 286 KB Do your initial design one time and get all the information needed to create profiles, corridors and even get your quantities. FDOT's Entity Manager will help ensure company standards and assist with automation.
Installing Civil 3D FDOT State Kit 2011 by Michele Guynn
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens INSTALLING.pdf Installing Civil 3D FDOT State Kit 2011 590 KB Get the latest information about the FDOT State Kit as well as additional cool tools and how to install them.
FDOT and Autodesk "They're Doing What?" (Panel Discussion, FDOT & Autodesk)
MS Word graphic link that opens PanelDiscussion.docx FDOT and Autodesk "They're Doing What?" 48.5 KB Do your initial design one time and get all the information needed to create profiles, corridors and even get your quantities. FDOT's Entity Manager will help ensure company standards and assist with automation.
FDOT Survey Workflow by Bruce Dana
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens SEEFB.pdf FDOT Survey Workflow



Windows media graphic link that opens C3DSW.wmv C3DSurveyWorkflow 		476 KB






186 MB 		This session will demonstrate importing survey data via LandXML (source: FDOT EFB data collector) into Civil 3D 2011 and some tips on the preparation of that data for use by design. We'll cover some of the important things to keep in mind working between the survey database and the active drawing such as how to selectively drawing, view and edit points and figures, and how to build the existing terrain surface.
Utilizing Data Shortcuts and XREFs by Mike Robertson
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens UXrefs.pdf Utilizing Data Shortcuts and XREFs 984 KB Learn the differences between Civil3D Data Shortcuts and Autocad Reference Files (Xrefs) and when to use each. We'll show you how to keep your references and shortcuts valid when moving files. How do Civil3D projects tie into all of this?
Sheet Set Organizer by Bruce Dana
MS Word graphic link that opens SheetSetOrganizer.docx Sheet Set Organizer


Windows media graphic link that opens SSO.wmv Sheet Set Organizer 		94.6 KB




71.3 KB 		Bringing together a large plans set and an electronic delivery from a variety of contributors is challenging. FDOT Sheet Set Organizer (SSO) was designed to complement AutoCAD's Sheet Set Manager to create project wide plans plotting and indexing, and help meet FDOT Electronic Delivery requirements in an AutoCAD world. SSO essentially is the AutoCAD counterpart of Sheet Navigator and Electronic Delivery Indexer (EDI) provided by FDOT for MicroStation. Come see how this tool will be applied to manage and assemble plans sets.
Sign Tool by Jimmie Prow
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens SignTool.pdf Sign Tool 670 KB Get the first look at a new application FDOT developed for sign placement. It assists in the placement, labeling and automation of quantities for signs assemblies.
GEOPAK Corridor Modeler by Vern Danforth
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens FDOT2008Update.pdf GEOPAK Corridor Modeler


Windows media graphic link that opens FCM.wmv GEOPAK Corridor Modeler 		649 KB





136 MB 		An urban design example utilizing the NEW FDOT2010 template library. Project requirements included: variable median transitions, special ditch profiles, meandering sidewalks, variable width sidewalk, gravity walls, retaining wall, intersections, driveway, etc. GEOPAK CM tools used: display rules, point controls, style constraints, end condition exceptions, parametric constraint values, etc.
What's new in FDOT2010 for Structures Plans Production by James Frederick/Mike Robertson
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens SPP.pdf What's new in FDOT2010 for Structures Plans Production 477 KB Learn the differences between Civil3D Data Shortcuts and Autocad Reference Files (Xrefs) and when to use each. We'll show you how to keep your references and shortcuts valid when moving files. How do Civil3D projects tie into all of this?
FDOT Drainage by James Worley
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens FDOTDrainageMenu.pdf FDOT Drainage
Winzip graphic link that opens FDOTDrainageDataset.zip FDOT Drainage Dataset 		1.11 MB



7.33 MB 		This workshop is an entry level overview of the FDOT2010 Drainage tools available for use within the FDOT2010 workspace. During the workshop the student will use all of the Drainage tools within the FDOT2010 menu on a provided dataset.
So I've got this model. Now what? by Brad Eiler
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens ElectronicDelivery.pdf So I've got this model 328 KB In this session we will see how the model can be used on the design side to spot potential design problems, locate conflicts and can be rendered for public presentation. You will see how to apply materials to a model, view your drainage and utilities in 3D, and create simple animations. You will be surprised and how quick and easy it is.
Non-Standard Electronic Delivery by Bruce Dana
MS Word graphic link that opens NED.docx Non-Standard Electronic Delivery 693 KB This session will discuss a few "non-standard" electronic delivery issues, like a project with a character in its FPID, or projects that contains a large number of manually indexed sheets, or revisions tostrung projects. Also some tips on management of large projects, and strategy to work efficiently between your server and workstation.
MicroStation XM to V8i (Tips & Tricks) by Jimmie Prow
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens MicroStationXMtoV8i.pdf MicroStation XM to V8i (Tips & Tricks) 3.35 MB This presentation will demonstrate how to use the vertical gore tool to its full capacity. This presentation will also show how to merge your ramp and mainline corridors into one seamless model. The merging of corridors will be using corridor seeking point controls and hidden components.
Major Changes in Printing by Jimmie Prow
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens Printing.pdf Major Changes in Printing 1.15 MB MicroStation V8i introduces some major changes in printing. Batch plotting has been replaced by Print Organizer which introduces the feature of Print Styles. We will take a close look at these new tools and learn how they can be used and configured in your environment.
Advanced Cross Sections by Denise Broom
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens ACS.pdf Advanced Cross Sections

Adobe PDF graphic link that opens CWF.pdf Cross Section Workshop

Winzip graphic link that opens AdvancedXS.zip AdvancedXS 		543 KB





2.84 MB



19.1 MB 		This workshop will explore running Proposed Cross Sections using the FDOT 2010 criteria and it's new features. The emphasis of the workshop is on how to use the re-definable variables, plan graphics and adhoc attributes to control the cross sections.
Corridor Design with FDOT Templates by Brad Eiler
Adobe PDF graphic link that opens CDFDOTTemplates.pdf Corridor Design with FDOT Templates

.EXE graphic link that opens CDFDOTTemplates_Dataset.exe Corridor Design With FDOT Templates Dataset 		1.62 MB





38 MB 		This workshop was developed to teach students to design a Corridor and produce a 3D Surface Model to cut standard cross sections utilizing FDOT Standard Components and Templates using the GEOPAK Corridor Modeling tools.
MapCAD Applications for Florida DOT
Internet Explorer graphic link that opens MapCAD website MapCAD Applications for Florida DOT N/A MapCAD gave the following two presentations at the Florida Local User Group (FLUG) at Cape Canaveral, Florida.Both presentations demonstrate MapCAD's adherence to FDOT's Right-of-Way Mapping CAD Standards.

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