How To: Create a Microstation seed file for use with the Export to CAD geoprocessing tool SummaryInstructions provided describe how to create a Microstation seed file for use with the Export to CAD geoprocessing tool. The Export to CAD geoprocessing tool creates Microstation design files from ArcGIS feature layers and a required Microstation seed file. A seed file is essentially a blank Microstation design file with the appropriate settings. Microstation seed files define the design plane, including appropriate dimensions, units, and origin.A seed file must contain any line's style definitions and shared cell definitions referenced by the Export to CAD tool, unless appended to an existing Microstation file that already contains these definitions and settings.If the design plane of the seed file does not fit well with the selected feature classes, many problems may occur, including objects that are created but are not visible.All Microstation files must be designated as either 2D or 3D files.
By default, the Export to CAD tool provides a sample Microstation 3D seed file. A sample 2D seed file is also available for selection for 2D files. It is unlikely that these default seed files are optimal for the design file to be created.
Using a Microstation seed file that fits the data is strongly suggested.The fastest and easiest way to create a seed file is from an existing Microstation design file with the appropriate settings. In Microstation, copy the file to a new name and delete all the elements out of it.If a valid Microstation seed file that fits the data is currently present, use that file repeatedly. There is no need to create a new one.ProcedureCreate a new seed file from scratch by following the steps below.The following procedures require use of version 8 or higher of Bentley’s Microstation CAD software.
ArcGIS 9.0 or higher is also required. Determine if the data is 3D or 2D using ArcCatalog. Right-click on a feature class to export to a Microstation file. Navigate to the Properties Fields Tab and click on the Shape field in the field name column of the dialog box. If the feature class contains Z Values, create a 3D Microstation seed file.
GEOPAKFor Geopak version 08.11.07.615NameDescriptionSizeDateIncludes D&C manager DDB file, labeler style files, DTM display preference files, superelevation control files, spiral curve design tables,vertical curve Kvalue tables, plan and cross section sheet libraries. OFFICEFor Office 2010NameDescriptionSizeDateWord & Excel document template files for standard Roadway Design Division correspondence.Download Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsTDOT Letters3383 KB10/29/192nd sheet templates for Word & ExcelDownload Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsTDOT 2nd Sheets2509 KB11/18/19This file is required for the 'Estimated Roadway Quantities.xltm' quantity block.
File must be saved to directory location listed below.Download Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsTDOT 2nd Sheets124 KB10/29/19Excel English tabulated quantity block templates.Download Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsTDOT English Tab Quantities307 KB11/01/19Survey & Design combined Excel spreadsheet for manday estimates for contracted engineering services (Version 2.26). This Form will be effective from October 1, 2015 until otherwise noted.Download Location:none specified213 KB02/22/18Excel English R.O.W. Acquisition Table templates.Download Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsSurvey255 KB12/04/17.
SURVEY STANDARD FILESFor TDOT personnel only, others should not download.NameDescriptionSizeDateA collection of Excel and Word 2010 documents used for correspondence. Includes Survey Contact Letter and R.O.W. Acquisition Table Creator, Weekly Progress Report, Property Owner Contact Forms, Survey Check Lists, Letterhead templates.Download Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsSurvey16355KB10/14/19An Access 2007 database containing all GPS control point information. NOTE: FOR USE WITH ACCESS 2007Download Location:C:UsersPublicOffice StandardsSurvey14157 KB05/08/18. DOCUMENTATIONNameDescriptionSizeDateStep by step instructions on how to create a Helpdesk Ticket.Download Location:none specified486 KB01/25/18T.D.O.T.
Setup Seed File In Microstation
Design Division personnel have two methods available to them for producing PDF files from plan sheets in MicroStation. Both of these are described in this document. The recommended method is with InterPlot Organizer, which is used for batch plotting and generating PDF plan sets.