This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler 2023, (v23.0.0.200)

Primary Enhancements
- 2d/3d Separation
- Model Concrete Beam Camber
- Transition Block on Pier Caps
- Concrete Diaphragms for Steel Girder Ends
- Export to IFC (Technology Preview)
Additional Enhancements
- User defined slope for Piers and Abutment Caps
- Beam Layout: Allow Beam R to be defined relative to other beams
- Elevation Constraints on Caps - option to follow top/bottom of deck
- Option to define Approach Ref Line by Station
- Bearing and Bearing Plate/Grout Pad, Volume Option
- Deprecated 'Build Order'
- Reports Enhancements (multiple)
- Option to specify Batter for Abutment Backwall
- Steel Beams: Options to Copy Materials
- Deck Properties: Show start/end Station
- Pier or Abutment: Station as Item Type
- Allow user to rename Bearings
- Direction Bearing in Support Line Decoration
- Elevation Constraints for Piles (Absolute and from DTM)
- Combined Custom Footing for Pier
- Cut Backwall with Wing Wall
- Wing Wall Slope
- Option to place barrier under deck
- Cheekwall Top Elevation as Property
- WingWall Top Elevation as Property
- BackWall Top (left and right) as Properties
- Weight of Piles as Property
- Sleeper Slab Piles
- Encased Piles
- Steel member loading performance improvements
- Installer: MicroStation Technology Preview options
- Bearing Materials as Property and Item Types
- Accessories: Station and offset as properties and Item Types
- Accessories: x,y,z coordinates as properties and Item Types
Technology Stack
- MicroStation PowerPlatform Update 23.1 (v23.0.1.339)
- Civil Platform (23.0.0.443)
- OpenRoads 2023 (v23.0.0.129)
- ProStructures Update 23 (v23.0.0.55)
- Certified with PW v10.00.03.453
- Generative Components (v23.0.1.16)
- GINT (23.0.1.9)
- Descartes (23.0.1.31)
- CONNECTION Client (23.0.0.10)
Defects fixed in 2023
Link to Defects Fixed
Youtube PlayList
Videos highlighting new features