1. Bentley Systems, Incorporated
4/15/2017
Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial Applications
Keith Raymond, Bentley
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2. Bentley Systems, Incorporated
4/15/2017
Product Framework
Enterprise
Integration
Bentley Geospatial Web Publishing
Bentley Geospatial Server
Bentley Geospatial
Industry Applications
Geospatial Desktop, Geospatial Industry Application, Geospatial Server, Enterprise Integration, Mobile applications and Geospatial publishing… We feel that this is a comprehensive product framework for Advancing GIS for Infrastructure.
Bentley Geospatial
Desktop
Bentley Geospatial
Mobile Applications
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3. Bentley Map embraces XFM
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
4/15/2017
Bentley Map embraces XFM
XFM environment completely supported
Database attributes
Legacy project conversion
Project, NOT data!
Query tools
Support for all geospatial tools
An extensible environment for development
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Bentley Map
Map Manager
Easy to use interface for accessing geospatial data
Interoperability
Import, export, reference SHP, MapInfo, Oracle Spatial
Coordinate System Tools
Define coordinate systems for maps, OTF projections etc.
Geospatial Administrator
Define and manage geospatial XFM projects
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Bentley Map
Thematic Mapping
Full time, no need to recreate objects
Analysis (Buffering, Overlay)
Layer based, works on layer, not what’s in the view
Builds topology automatically, no separate process
Print Preparation
Quickly create drawing sheets using your own borders
Supports title block information
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What is XFM?
eXtreme Facility Modeling?
eXtensible Feature Model?
XML for Mapping?
XML Feature Modeling!
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Why XFM?
Create Models, not just Drawings
Smart placement tools build intelligent engineering models for infrastructure management
Improve Standards
Symbology and annotation based on asset attributes
Extend tools to design realm
Common framework promotes common applications
Move from desktop to
enterprise applications
More accurate models promote better understanding and downstream support
Reduce development, training and
maintenance costs
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Moving to Bentley Map
The XFM project is now the supported project
GeoGraphics projects need to be imported into the XFM environment
Your data does not need to be imported! Only the project description.
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9. If you are not an existing GeoGraphics user…
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If you are not an existing GeoGraphics user…
Define your project using the GSA.
Your feature definition should match your current symbology
Define properties as required.
Map will recognize your features and add properties automatically!
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10. To really take advantage of XFM you may want to…
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
4/15/2017
To really take advantage of XFM you may want to…
Evaluate current feature model
Consolidate features by using PBS?
Consolidate features by using PBA?
Evaluate placement and editing tools
Take advantage of standard placement library
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11. Property Based Annotation and Symbology
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Property Based Annotation and Symbology
Symbology changes based on properties
Annotation tied directly to properties
Demo
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Adopt PBA and PBS
Four monument features
Consolidate to one
Drive placement by class. Based on class, the appropriate cell is placed.
Optional annotation based on ID
Reduce features, reduce schema complexity, increase quality based on PBA, PBS use
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13. Dynamic Feature Scoring (DFS)
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4/15/2017
Dynamic Feature Scoring (DFS)
A process by which Bentley Map recognizes features
For XFM, features are recognized if the level is defined in the schema
For GeoGraphics projects, a check is made of the feature linkage.
Editing or reset of the feature causes and PBS and PBA rules to be run
Demo
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DFS - Advantages
One feature model to support
GeoGraphics and MicroStation feature models automatically supported
Easy implementation for new users
Easy adoption of XFM features
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Easier Placement
Lot line feature in Mytown – 5 commands
Reduce to standard Place, Edit, Delete commands with many options.
Simpler interface, easier operation, easier training
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Customization
With the new capabilities, can your processes and data be improved to support other departments?
Enforce correct placement by requiring connection to existing features
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4/15/2017
Bentley Cadastre
An application for creating and maintaining land record information
Based on Bentley Map
Takes advantage of PBA, PBS, standard placements and topology
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Bentley Cadastre
Coordinate geometry input and output
Split and merge tools
Project site stakeout
Linear adjustments
Topology creation tools
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19. Implementing Bentley Cadastre
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Implementing Bentley Cadastre
European and North American schemas provided
Schema wizard to create projects
From scratch
From existing XFM schemas (including imported GeoGraphics projects)
From Oracle generated schemas
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20. Bentley Systems, Incorporated
4/15/2017
Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial Applications
Keith Raymond, Bentley
© 2002 Bentley Systems, Incorporated