Loading the SignCAD MDL (CONNECT applications)


The instructions below are for loading the SignCAD MDL that comes with OpenRoads SignCAD 10.01.00.07 and 10.02.00.11 for use in CONNECT versions of OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.

NOTE: If you are using OpenRoads SignCAD 2023, then please follow these instructions for How to Load the OpenRoads SignCAD to DGN Application in OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.

1) Open the OpenRoads SignCAD.cfg file found in the C:\OpenRoads SignCAD\Ustn\CONNECT folder in Notepad.

2) Remove the # before the line: MS_GUIDGNLIBLIST > $(OPENROADS_SIGNCAD_USTN_CONNECT)SignCAD Ribbon.dgnlib and save your changes.

The modified OpenRoads SignCAD.cfg should look like the one shown below:

3) Copy the modified OpenRoads SignCAD.cfg file from the C:\OpenRoads SignCAD\Ustn\CONNECT folder and paste it into the Bentley CONNECT product appl folder.

Example Paths:  

C:\Program Files\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer 2023.00\OpenRoadsDesigner\config\appl

C:\Program Files\Bentley\MicroStation CONNECT Edition\MicroStation\config\appl

 


4) Copy the SignCAD Ribbon.dgnlib file found in the C:\OpenRoads SignCAD\Ustn\CONNECT folder and paste it into the Gui folder.

Example Paths:

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer 2023.00\Configuration\Organization\Dgnlib\Gui

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\MicroStation CONNECT Edition\Configuration\Organization\Dgnlib\Gui

 

5) Select the SignCAD workflow to open, place or paste a SignCAD file in OpenRoads Designer or another CONNECT application.

 

a. To open a SignCAD file in a new DGN file, pick "Open SignCAD File", browse to the location where the SGN file is saved and select the file. Click on the Settings button to define parameters and then press OK to both dialogs.

b. To bring a SignCAD file into an existing DGN file, pick "Place SignCAD File", browse to the location where the file is saved and select the file. Click on the Settings button to define parameters and then press OK to both dialogs. Left click to place the sign on the workspace.

c. To Paste a SignCAD File, select the sign in OpenRoads SignCAD and pick Edit>Copy. From the integrated SignCAD menu, pick "Paste SignCAD File". In the SignCAD File Open Settings dialog, choose the desired settings and press OK. Left click to paste the sign on the workspace.