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OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition 2023 update 1(23.00.01.024)

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OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 1 (version 10.10.00.786) is a unique application that combines modeling, analysis, and design into one comprehensive bridge product.

What’s New in OpenBridge Designer (OBD) CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 1 - Date: July, 2021
This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition v10 Update 10 and its components 1) OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), 2) RM Bridge, 3) LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC), and 4) LEAP Bridge Steel (LBS).
- Side-by-Side Installation
- New online resources tab in the OBD main window

Item Types in OpenBridge Modeler
While Item Types have always been part of the MicroStation CONNECT Edition, specific support for Bridge object properties has been added in this release. Broadly Item Types are user defined set of properties used to augment properties for graphical objects or elements. While users were successful in modeling bridges using OpenBridge Modeler, extracting information from these models is now possible with the introduction of Bridge Item Types.

Workspace Updates OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 1
This release now supports side-by-side installations. The software is designed and intended to work with your existing workspace. If you are working in a mixed environment where some users are upgrading to 2021 Release 1 and others are remaining on a previous release you should not upgrade your workspace. Keep files in the format of the previous release and choose to update your workspace to incorporate new capabilities.

YouTube Playlist of new features
Please watch the videos on YouTube for an overview of the new features introduced in OpenBridge Modeler

OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition is a suite of products that encompass both the modeling and design of bridges. OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition is a unique application that combines modeling, analysis, and design into one comprehensive bridge product. The application utilizes the modeling capabilities of OpenBridge Modeler and the analysis and design features of LEAP Bridge Concrete, LEAP Bridge Steel and RM Bridge to meet the design and construction needs of all types of bridges. OpenBridge Designer offers direct interoperability for analysis and design, produce detailed reports, clash detection and construction simulation, quantities, geometry reports, and more. The application provides 3D parametric modeling, analysis, and load-rating software for bridges. Integrates with OpenRoads design applications, ProStructures for concrete rebar detailing and LumenRT for leveraging enhanced visualization.