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DESIGN AIDES

MicroStation
WVDOT CADD Standards Menu Bar, Cell Files, Resource Files, and Pen Tables used to configure MicroStation 
InRoads Tools
File Naming Conventions
for determine the purpose of the file.
File Contents 
Roadway 
Right-of-Way 
Soils and Testing 
Structures 
Traffic  
Basic Metric Information and Metric <=> English Conversion Factors  
ESAL Calculator
Calc "equivalent single axle load" see DD 644
WV State Plane Coordinates Conversion Calculator
Convert latitude and longitude coordinates to the WV State Plane Coordinate.
Writing Symbols, Names, and Numbers
Conventions used  when one is writing symbols, names, and numerical data.

 

File Content Naming Conventions

Revised 11/09/2000

What goes in what file? To have uniformity throughout the WVDOT
Engineering Division,  the following format will be used:

rdy_bas_filename.dgn = Base topo map 
Generated through Survey Reduction. This file contains the data collected during the survey and it not to be altered!
rdy_mbm_filename.dgn = Modified Base Map 
(original topo features)
A copy of the base map that is modified for easier understanding; pipe widths are shown and spot elevations are turned off.
rdy_des_filename.dgn = Proposed Alignment & Design Features
This file will contain the horizontal alignment and corresponding proposed road features.
rdy_sur _filename.dgn = Surface Contours
(created in INROADS)
The DTM surface contours are displayed in this file.
rdy_txt_filename.dgn = Existing Text File
This file will contain only test associated with the 'mbm' file.
rdy_pro_filename.dgn = Profile
Profiles are generated from INROADS set up for referencing to plot file.
rdy_tit_filename.dgn = Construction Title Sheet
Title sheet is placed and layout referenced located and copied at an appropriate scale, etc.
rdy_geo_filename.dgn = Geometric Layout
The geometric layout made with appropriate notation and so on; may contain reference points and bench marks if there is adequate room.
rdy_ref_filename.dgn = Reference Points & Bench Marks
Reference points and bench marks with border.
rdy_pav_filename.dgn = Pavement I/S Details
(Show pavement elevation every 10 feet). 
Reference points and bench marks with border.
rdy_dtl_filename###.dgn = Special Details
Special details with border sheet.
rdy_gns_filename.dgn = General Note Sheet
A border sheet is placed and notes specific to the project are included.
rdy_typ_filename.dgn = Typical Section
Typical sections and appropriate details with border are shown.
rdy_qnt_filename.dgn = Estimate of Quantities
This file should contain the summary of quantities sheet and quantity table sheets. ASCII files can be
generated and dumped into the file.
rdy_sup_filename.dgn = Superelevation Diagrams & Tables
This file will contain generated super tables and diagrams.
rdy_xsc_filename.dgn = Cross Section
Cross sections are displayed in this file.
rdy_pln_filename###.dgn = Plan Sheets
This file only contains the borders and match marks, with the rdy_des_filename.dgn file, rdy_mbm_filename.dgn file, rdy_sur_filename.dgn file, and other files referenced.
rdy_pro_filename###.dgn = Profile Sheets
Has the profile sheet border and references the rdy_pro_filename.dgn file.
rdy_xsc _filename###.dgn = Cross Section Sheets
Has the cross section sheet border and references the rdy_xsc_filename.dgn file

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