Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial Applications

1. Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial Applications Keith Raymond, Bentley

2. Product Framework Enterprise Integration Bentley Geospatial Web Publishing Bentley Geospatial Server Bentley Geospatial Industry Applications Bentley Geospatial Desktop Bentley Geospatial Mobile Applications

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. What is XFM? • eXtreme Facility Modeling? • eXtensible Feature Model? • XML for Mapping? XML Feature Modeling!

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. 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

11. Property Based Annotation and Symbology • Symbology changes based on properties • Annotation tied directly to properties Demo

12. 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

13. 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

14. DFS - Advantages • One feature model to support • GeoGraphics and MicroStation feature models automatically supported • Easy implementation for new users • Easy adoption of XFM features

15. 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

16. 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

17. Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial Applications Keith Raymond, Bentley