OpenBridge Modeler Tip: Bringing Bridge Reports into Sheet Models

There are a couple of options that make it possible to add a report generated in OpenBridge Modeler into the Sheet Models.

First, create a report in OBM using one of the report options on the Reports and Drawing tabs.

Attaching a Bridge Report in PDF or Image Format to a Sheet Model

  1. In the Report Preview dialog, export the report to PDF or an image.
  2. Close the Reports dialog.
  3. Open the file containing the Sheet Model to place the report into and open the Sheet Model.
  4. Select the Attach Raster tool from OpenBridge Modeler > Home > References > Raster Manager.
  5. After the Raster Manager dialog opens, go to File > Attach > Raster..
    • Browse to the PDF or image file, then click Open.
  6. The Raster Attachment Options dialog will appear. Set the following options:
    • In the Action panel, set Place Interactively to Yes. This allows the user to control where the report will be placed, and its size.
    • Set any other desired settings.
    • If the PDF has multiple pages, the page viewed in the attachment view area can be changed through the following steps:
      • In the Attachments section, select the attachment and right-click.
      • Select Page Selection and choose the page to display. Click OK.
    • Click Attach.
  7. Left-click to place the origin of the PDF.
  8. Move the cursor and left-click to place the opposite corner of the PDF.
  9. The PDF will be attached and displayed in the DGN. Once placed, it can be edited and moved if necessary.

Using the Place Table Tool to Bring In a Bridge Report

Another option could be to export the report as a .CSV (.XLS, .XLSX, or .CSV) file.

  1. Open the file containing the Sheet Model to place the report into and open the Sheet Model.
  2. Open the Place Table tool through Drawing > Annotate > Tables > Place Table.
  3. Select the Spreadsheet option, and click the ellipse (…) button to Browse to the file location in the File Name line.
  4. The Select Cells dialog will appear.
    • Verify that the Worksheet is populated correctly.
    • Range defines the cells shown in the spreadsheet. The three options are: Automatic, Manual, and Print Area.
    • From is the top left cell from the spreadsheet and is used with the Manual Range selection.
    • To is the bottom right sell from the spreadsheet and is used with the Manual Range selection.
  5. Set other desired settings, then click OK.
  6. The Generating Report display appears as the table is generated. It will disappear when complete.
  7. The spreadsheet will appear on the cursor to be placed where desired.

David Sullivan

David joined the EnvisionCAD team in June of 2021 and specializes in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer support and training. Among his 25+ years of experience working with Bentley products he has experience in the areas of architectural, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering drafting and design.

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