Bentley Bash 2022

June 14-15, 2022

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Tuesday Lecture Sessions – 10:15am – 11:00am

New & Changed in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Updates - Sam Hendrick

So many Updates and so much to cover. This is going to be an hour packed with the following highlights. We will start from Update 1 and go all the way to the current Update 16.2. You will learn about the Interface, Tables, Item Types, Display Rules, how to really use BING Maps, what Tools use Associativity (Cells, Text etc.), Text Favorites and LumenRT. Make sure you are well rested and ready for an hour packed with the best of the best!

ProjectWise Updates and More Hidden Gems - Teresa Bouton

Did You Know? Learn some useful ProjectWise Tips and Hidden Gems including more control over document creation using the advanced wizard, a custom toolbar for your own tools, and assigning your own keyboard shortcuts. Also learn about ProjectWise Links, local document organizer, dependency viewer, illegal characters, searches in MicroStation and searches in ProjectWise $FIELD$.

OpenBuildings Designer with iTwin Services - Mark Enos

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Tuesday Lectures – 11:15am – 12:00pm

AccuDraw Basics - Mike Lazear

The central focus of this course is the basic navigation in 2D and 3D design space using AccuDraw. It covers the basic features, functionality, usage and related settings and shortcuts required for this purpose. This geometrically translates into relocation of the origin and reorientation of the coordinate axes.

PW 365 and CONNECT Services - Teresa Bouton

Pulling it all together

  • Creating the Portal Project
  • Connecting Work Areas to the Portal Project
  • Assign users and roles with User Synch and on demand
  • Deliverables Management
  • Insights
  • PDF Markup
  • Issues Resolution
BIM Enlivened - OpenBuildings Designer & LumenRT - Mark Enos

Enrich your OpenBuildings Designer models to make them look more realistic with LumenRT’s  Digital Nature.  Immerse buildings within a real-time visualization environment populated with moving people, wind-swept plants with seasonal foliage, rolling clouds, rippling water, and animated vehicles. 

  • An Introduction to OpenBuildings Designer
  • An overview of LumenRT Pro that you can easily share interactive, immersive 3D presentations with any stakeholder. (Executable 3D Live Cubes)
  • What is LumenRT Designer?
  • Output to 360 Static VR with Google Carboard, or Immersive VR with devices such as Oculus Rift and Samsung Vive.
  • Best Practices and Tips & Tricks
  • What is New in LumenRT
  • The Drive Mode Included with LumenRT is a python script that enables users to “drive” through the LumenRT scene using a gaming type driving or racing wheel. This powerful capability allows designers to explore the approach and experience to OpenBuildings Designer Models and Structures.

Tuesday Lectures – 1:00pm – 1:45pm

MicroStation Tips & Tricks - Sam Hendrick

In this session, you will learn the best tips and tricks gathered from our instructors and support colleagues. These tips and tricks cover a variety of topics in MicroStation.

SYNCHRO 4D Quickstart - Dan Sheldon

This course will walk you through the basics of using SYNCHRO 4D, for the purpose of implementing 4D planning and scheduling in your construction projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to import and edit 3D models and schedules, efficiently link them together.

OpenBuildings Designer with Plant and Civil Infrastructure Project - Mark Enos

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Tuesday Afternoon Lecture Sessions – 2:00pm – 5:00pm

2:00pm - 2:45pm - OpenBuildings Designer - Information Modeling in 3D of a Transit Station - Mark Enos

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3:00pm - 3:45pm - OpenBuildings Designer with iTwin Services - Mark Enos

This is a repeat session.

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4:00pm - 4:45pm - OpenBuildings Designer with iTwin Services - Mark Enos

This is a repeat session.

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Tuesday Workshop Sessions – 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Getting Started with MicroStation CONNECT Edition - Sam Hendrick & Mike Lazear

So, you are new to MicroStation CONNECT Edition and need a little help getting started. This is the course for you! We will start with the basics, what you need to know about starting MicroStation CONNECT Edition. Then we will take a tour of the Interface and learn how to get quick access to your most used Tools. After the tour, we will peek at some of the cool things that are new in MicroStation CONNECT Edition like BING Maps and LumenRT.

SYNCHRO Control Workshop - Dan Sheldon

In this course you will learn the core functionalities of SYNCHRO Control. While logged into the Cloud based solution you can gain access to manage, collaborate, and analyze your construction data within the cloud environment. One place to access, manage, collaborate, and analyze construction data. Connecting field and office staff with real-time data from design to construction.

Wednesday Lecture Sessions – 10:15am – 11:00am

Roadway Design & Modeling Fundamentals - Don Lee

In this course, you will be creating a horizontal and vertical alignment using the geometry tools. You will learn how to create, edit, review and annotate geometric elements. This course will also cover working with existing ground terrain and aerial imagery as well as defining 2D/3D Views. You will also be creating a Corridor and 3D model for a 2 lane rural road. You will learn how to create a Corridor, assign template drops, create dynamic cross sections and review the Corridor and 3D model. This course will also cover how to create and assign superelevation to a Corridor.

MicroStation Tips & Tricks - Mike Lazear

Would you like to increase your productivity using MicroStation?  Since you are here, reading class descriptions for Bentley Bash sessions, I’ll presume your answer is YES!  In this session we will take a fast spin through 50+ ways to help make your MicroStation sizzle.  This will be a 100% live demo of features, no PowerPoints here! 

While this session will be shown via MicroStation CONNECT most of the Tips & Tricks also work in V8i.  Even if you are an experienced MicroStation user and only pick up a few new tips, or some reminders of some you forgot, it will be worth your time to attend! 

Wednesday Lecture Sessions – 11:15am – 12:00pm

Changing the Paradigm: Model Driven Deliverables - Don Lee

This presentation will take a high-level look at recent technology developments in OpenRoads Designer, specifically in the area of sharing data and collaboration. With the changes in the world because of the pandemic, the ability to share data and collaboration across multiple locations is a topic more relevant than ever. Attendees will obtain a better understanding of not only the technology available, but of the state of the industry as a whole.

Getting Started with MicroStation CONNECT Edition - Mike Lazear

So, you are new to MicroStation CONNECT Edition and need a little help getting started. This is the course for you! We will start with the basics, what you need to know about starting MicroStation CONNECT Edition. Then we will take a tour of the Interface and learn how to get quick access to your most used Tools. After the tour, we will peek at some of the cool things that are new in MicroStation CONNECT Edition like BING Maps and LumenRT.

Wednesday Lecture Sessions – 1:00pm – 1:45pm

OpenRoads ConceptStation Quickstart - Don Lee

This course is an introduction to OpenRoads ConceptStation. In this course you will learn how to import data for existing conditions, and how to create conceptual roadway designs that include road corridors and their interactions with intersections, bridges and ramps, including lighting, guardrail and street markings. You will also learn how to visualize the concept with LumenRT.

RAM Structural System: What is it Thinking?!? - Seth Guthrie

The RAM Structural System simplifies and automates the process of analyzing and designing buildings, allowing engineers to focus on using their engineering judgement and experience to create elegant and efficient designs, rather than spending time on the mundane, tedious and time consuming tasks that are a large part of the process. Software shouldn’t be a black box. In this session you will learn about the powerful and unique algorithms and analysis methods used by the program, key assumptions they are based on, and user-specifiable criteria that can be used to customize and refine the resulting designs. This session will include technical discussions on various structural engineering topics. This knowledge will enable you to use these powerful features more effectively and correctly, with greater confidence in the resulting designs.

Wednesday Workshop Sessions – 2:00pm – 5:00pm

OpenRoads Designer Tips & Tricks - Don Lee

This session will take a look at some of the best tips and tricks for making OpenRoads Designer work for you. It will cover a broad range of topics within OpenRoads Designer that includes best practices for file creation/management, terrain modeling, geometry, template creation, corridor optimization, and Civil AccuDraw. This session is intended for all levels of ORD users that would like to become more efficient and productive with ORD.

RAM Structural System: Tips for Better Modeling, Analysis, and Design - Seth Guthrie

The RAM Structural System is special-purpose powerful software for modeling, analyzing, and designing building structures. This is a hands-on session in which you will use the program to modify and create more refined structural models, specify parameters and criteria used by the program in its analysis and design procedures, and customize the design results to conform to your design preferences. After attending this session you will be better able to quickly create and modify complex models, properly analyze building structures, and obtain more accurate steel and concrete member designs. This session is recommended for anyone with any level of experience using the program, beginner to advanced. If you are new to the RAM Structural System it is recommended that you review the first three chapters and work through the fourth chapter (on model creation) of the RAM Tutorial manual (supplied with the program).