WisDOT Civil 3D 2024 What's new?

Last updated: 2024-04-17

Issue: Wetland Hatch Pattern

Request to create a wetland hatch pattern that mimics the wetland/marsh block.

Solution:

Added new WETLAND hatch and WETLAND.pat pattern file.

New Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Support\wetland.pat

Issue: Slope Stake Report/Superelevation Report worksheet name error message

The Slope Stake Report and Superlevation Report incorrectly produce an Excel Worksheet naming error notification and prevents the report creation.

Solution:

Worksheet naming validation has been corrected.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Set KB link in Ribbon to go to 2024 location

WisDOT C3DKB button on the WisDOT Ribbon tabs links to the 2022 KB page

Solution:

Update Link to go to the 2024 KB page.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\en-US\HelpResources.csv

Issue: Reset Subassembly codes

Need a way to reset the point, link, and shape codes to default in subassemblies. This will be useful to take advantage of new code set styles.

Solution:

New command DOTResetSubassemblyCodes provides an option to select subassemblies placed in a drawing and reset user-defined point, link, or shape codes as they are defined in the source palette ATC file. Applies only to WisDOT subasemblies located on the WisDOT subassemblies palettes.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\xaml\wisdot-ui.xaml

Issue: Design surface data extractor in c3d2024 pointing at c3d22 template file location

The design surface data extractor is pointing at C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2022\Templates\Begin-dwg\x-wisdot.dwt for a template file.

Solution:

Config file updated to point to the 2024 template location.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\AcDesignSurfaceDataExtractor.dll.config

Issue: Survey Codes, Blocks, Point Styles, Description Keys, Survey Prefix Database, Linework Code Set Updates

At the request of the WisDOT Survey data coordinators, several updates have been made to portions of the survey components in the WisDOT Civil 3D Templates.

  • Linework Code Sets

    • Continue: blank
    • Close changed to “C”

  • Blocks

    • New blocks GSM, TIMP

  • Point Styles

    • New: E Mark Check Point, P MARK Geodetic Survey Monument, P RW PLSS Corner Monument, E MAP Validation Point

    • Update:

      • E MAP Total Image Point: Use TIMP block
      • E MARK Resection Control Point : Use “+” instead of SEC block
      • Rename “E MARK Temp Shot” to “E MARK Temp Control Point”
      • P MARK Temporary Benchmark: Use “+” instead of BM block
      • E RW Iron Pipe Pin (With IP text): Change block from “IP” to “IPF”

  • Description Keys

    • New: CK, GSM, PLSS, VP, TIMP
    • Rename: PRW to NRW
    • Delete: AZMK

  • Survey Prefix Database

    • Rename: PRW to NRW
    • Delete: SEC, QTR, SIXL, PROP, RW

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-marker-xsection-symbols.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\MarkerSymbols\MarkerSymbols.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\MarkerSymbols\XSectionSymbols.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\WisDOTDKS.csv
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-qto.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-general.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-pipe.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-point.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\plat-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\survey-start.dwt
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D 2024\enu\Survey\WisDOT Topography.fdb_xdef
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D 2024\enu\Survey\WisDOT.f2f_xdef

Issue: Add standard typical section layers to Typical Section Template

The typical section template and Palette is missing some of the standard Typical Section Layers.

Solution:

Add the standard typical section layers to the template and Palette. These layers are also added automatically when creating typical section drawing using the DOTStartTypicalSectionDWG command from the typical section sheet palette.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Plan Production\02-TS-SPSHT-wdot.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Sheets\02-2\Palettes\10-Startup Main.atc
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll

Issue: Beam Guard - Thrie Beam Transition assemblies missing

Buttons for the WisDOT ‘Beam Guard - Thrie Beam Transition’ assemblies are missing from the Beam Guard palette.

Solution:

Add buttons for “Beam Guard - Thrie Beam Transition” and “Beam Guard - Rehab - Thrie Beam Transition” assemblies to the Beam Guard palette.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Design\Wis-A-Sub-Assemblies\Palettes\60-WisDOT_BEAM GUARD-ASSEMBLIES.atc

Issue: Beam Guard Assemblies: DLPC Offset to measure clear zone from

The WisDOT beam guard assemblies do not have the left side Daylight Profile Controlled parameter ‘Offset to measure clear zone from’ parameter set to a negative value.

Solution:

Set the value to -12 on all left side DLPC instances in the WisDOT ‘Beam Guard’ and ‘Beam Guard - Rehab’ assemblies.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-Profile Slope Control.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-Rehab-NoLane-Profile Slope Control.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-Rehab-TBT-NoLane-Profile Slope Control.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-TBT-Profile Slope Control.dwg

Issue: Improvements to match line label styles

WisDOT does not have a match line label style that is usable at the intersection of the alignment and match line. Also, need more options for match line labeling.

Solution:

Added new match line label styles for both left and right:

Station-Center:Intended for placing a match line label at or near the center of the match line which requires match line label location of "Alignment Intersection" or "Middle."

Station (No Plot):DOES NOT PLOT - Intended for placing a match line label at the start/end of the match line on the right/left side of the match line, which requires match line label location of “Start” or "End."

Set default match line label [Left and Right] in both design-start.dwt and plat-start.dwt to Station (No Plot).

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\plat-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt

Issue: DaylightProfileControlled/CutFillProfileControlled Regression

DaylightProfileControlled pkt does not contain Clear Zone Width from profile target parameter and CutFillProfileControlled pkt doe not contain Recoverable distance from profile target parameter.

Solution:

Update subassembly pkt files with the missing target parameters.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\Subassemblies\DaylightProfileControlled.pkt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\Subassemblies\CutFillProfileControlled.pkt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT Rural Full Section.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT Rural Full Section-Conditional.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT Rural Driveway.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-Profile Slope Control.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-Rehab-NoLane-Profile Slope Control.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-Rehab-TBT-NoLane-Profile Slope Control.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\WisDOT BG-TBT-Profile Slope Control.dwg

Issue: Manhole/Inlet cover part families

Multiple requests for larger structures combined with various inlet covers.

Solution:

Add new cylinder Manhole/inlet cover part families so inlet covers can be paired with larger cylinder structures.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-pipe.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\AeccSharedPropertyLists.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\Structures_USWI.apc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\Validate\Catalog_Regen_Summary.txt

New Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type A Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_A.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type A Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_A.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type A Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_A.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type B Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_B.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type B Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_B.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type B Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_B.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type F Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_F.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type F Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_F.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type F Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_F.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type H Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_H.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type H Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_H.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type H Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_H.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type S Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_S.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type S Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_S.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type S Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_S.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type T Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_T.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type T Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_T.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type T Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_T.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type V Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_V.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type V Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_V.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type V Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_V.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type WM Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_WM.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type WM Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_WM.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type WM Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_WM.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type Z Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_Z.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type Z Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_Z.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type Z Covers\USWI_Cylinder_Manholes 3-8_Z.dwg

Issue: Add Concrete Collar Part

Users request a concrete collar part be added to the parts catalog, Storm Sewer part list and Culverts parts list so they can be documented for quantity take off.

Solution:

Concrete collar part added to catalog, Storm Sewer Parts list, and Culverts Parts list. Collar height and width will automatically size for circular pipe. For elliptical and arch pipes, collar automatically sizes for height. Use the structure width parameter to add additional width as needed.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\AeccSharedPropertyLists.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\Structures_USWI.apc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-pipe.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\design-start.dwt

New Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Manholes\USWI_Collars.bmp
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Manholes\USWI_Collars.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Manholes\USWI_Collars.xml

Issue: New structure types for parts catalog

Need to incorporate changes from most recent FDM update Transmittal #431

  • 611.0655 Inlet Covers Type V-B
  • 611.0656 Inlet Covers Type VV-B
  • 611.3260 Inlets 2x3.5-FT

Solution:

  • Add pay item files for 2024 spec year.
  • Add CATCH BASINS 3-V-B
  • Add CATCH BASINS 4-V-B
  • Add CATCH BASINS 5-V-B
  • Add CATCH BASINS 6-V-B
  • Add CATCH BASINS 8-V-B (Non-Standard)
  • Add CATCH BASINS 5-VV-B
  • Add CATCH BASINS 6-VV-B
  • Add CATCH BASINS 8-VV-B (Non-Standard)
  • Add MANHOLES 5-VV-B
  • Add MANHOLES 6-VV-B
  • Add MANHOLES 7-VV-B
  • Add MANHOLES 8-VV-B
  • Add MANHOLES 9-VV-B
  • Add MANHOLES 10-VV-B
  • Add MANHOLES 12-VV-B (Non-Standard)
  • Add INLETS 3-V-B
  • Add INLETS 4-V-B
  • Add INLETS 2x2.5-V-B
  • Add INLETS 2x3.5-VV-B
  • Add INLETS 2x2-S

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-pipe.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type V Covers*

New Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D 2024\enu\Data\Pay Item Data\United States\WisDOT\Items_2024.csv
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D 2024\enu\Data\Pay Item Data\United States\WisDOT\Categories_2024.xml
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Program\PipesCatalog\Structures_USWI\USWI Inlets\Type VV Covers*

Issue: Rename and configure Dim styles

Current Dimstyle names are based on specific uses instead of denoting the generic dimension style.

Solution:

Add generic dimension info to the tooltip description on the Dimension and Sheet palettes. Removed PLAN from the dimension style names and renamed the 0#0-PLAN JOINTS NO DIM LINES to 0#0-TXT ONLY.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Dimensions\Dimstyles.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Standards\Wis-Dims\Palettes\10-Dimension Styles.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Sheets\02-1\Palettes\10-Startup Main.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Sheets\02-2\Palettes\10-Startup Main.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Sheets\02-3\Palettes\20-Intersection Details.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Sheets\02-4\Palettes\10-Startup Main.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Sheets\02-6\Palettes\10-Startup Main.atc

Issue: C3D 2024 does not automatically update View Frame template source

When sheet drawings are opened in C3D 2024 that were previously in an earlier version of C3D (2020 & 2022), the view frame template source is not updated to the C3D 2024 version. If the template from the previous version of C3D is not available, and error occurs.

Solution:

Rename sheet template directory to: C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Plan Production

Changed Plan(s) Only default template path to C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Plan Production\05-PN-DUAL-PLN-wdot.dwt. Changed Profiles(s) Only default template path toC:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Plan Production\05-PN-DUAL-PROF-wdot.dwt.

Civil 3D 2024 will then find and automatically migrate all of the view frame template source paths as expected.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Res\2024wisdot.arg

New Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Plan Production*.dwt

Removed Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Sheets*.dwt

Issue: PS Girder Plan

Incorrect pier bearing pad width on PS_GIRD_PLAN block.

Solution

Updated PS_GIRD_PLAN to decrease default pier bearing pad widths by 4".

Updated Files

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\structures.dwg

Issue: Inconsistent Block Scale

Some blocks are set to a default scale that is inconsistent to similar blocks on other palettes. Other blocks are not scaled consistently and have no notice to drafters.

Solution

  • Set all blocks to insert at a default scale of 1.0
  • Removed auto-explode on bar bend diagrams to allow easier scaling
  • Added attributes and visibility states to all BAR_BEND blocks to allow common details to be edited without exploding the block. This allows the blocks to be used with different scales.
  • Fixed the scale on BATTER_ARROW, CULV_HEADER, HAUNCH, SLAB_SECTION, SLAB_SECTION_NOTCH, STRUCT_APPROACH, and WALL_SECTION_SLAB

Updated Files

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\AppData\ToolPalette\Sheets\08\Palettes\03-General.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\AppData\ToolPalette\Sheets\08\Palettes\06-Rebar.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\structures.dwg

Issue: Paste Table Tool Error

The Paste Table tool will crash if you paste data too large for the table in a cell other than the top left cell.

Solution

Updated the Paste Table tool to correct the error.

Updated Files

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDot.Bos.Acad.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDot.Bos.Drafting.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDot.Bos.Geometry.dll

Issue: Templates Audit

Over years of updates, the templates contained extra styles in locations, incorrect default styles, and other problems

Solution:

In-depth analysis of templates, adjustments, and updates.

  • ref-dwg-settings.dwt and ref-ex-dwg-settings.dwt have been removed as the only thing they were providing was Drawing Settings > Default Layers. The start templates were updated to include the desired default layers
  • All command settings were reviewed for relevancy to the particular template discipline.
  • All group templates > reference template defaults were reviewed for that template discipline.
  • Delete all “XS” and “E XS” Link Styles - From the Caice Days

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-parcel.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-pipe.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-point.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-qto.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-section.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-corridor.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-surface.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-general.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-xxx.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-property-sets.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-plats.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-marker-xsection-symbols.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-masshaul.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\plat-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\survey-start.dwt

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\x-wisdot.dwt

Removed Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-dwg-settings.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-ex-dwg-settings.dwt

Issue: Update reference template paths

Need a way to update the reference template paths when changing Civil 3D versions.

Solution:

There is no way to access the reference templates paths using the Civil 3D API. However, mouse actions and keystrokes can be simulated using the Window UI Automation API. A reference template find/replace/remove function has been added to the Sync Project Files tool to update reference template paths for the given list of drawings.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Settings migration tool

Users need to spend time resetting their preferences when moving to a new version of Civil 3D.

Solution:

Develop DOTMigrateUserSettings command to migrate Civil 3D 2022 user settings to Civil 3D 2024, including:

  • Command line registry
  • Drawing window registry
  • Toolbars registry
  • My places registry
  • Select user system variables (WisDOT profiles only)
  • Contents of C:\WisDOT\Stnd\users\Myc3d2022
  • Palettes, Action macro recordings, assembly files, block files, Publish Collections

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll

Issue: WisDOT Imagery

Need a way to give users a simple mechanism to access the latest aerial imagery available.

Solution:

New contextual ribbon tab “WisDOT Imagery” is visible when a coordinate system is assigned to the dwg. The tab contains options to display topographic or county-specific aerial imagery, depending on the assigned coordinate system. Options to stylize the imagery with brightness, contrast, opacity, and color controls are provided. Imagery can be captured to a reference local image file of a specific area.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon_Light.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\Magick.Native-Q8-x64.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\Magick.NET.Core.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\Magick.NET-Q8-x64.dll

New Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\en-US\MapConnections.csv

Issue: Remove Orphaned Image Files

With the introduction of “WisDOT Imagery”, it is more likely that projects could accumulate many unreferenced image files. A tool is needed to scan project directories to find any image files that are not being referenced into project dwg file.

Solution:

New command DOTRemoveOrphanedImages prompts user to select a project directory to scan. The tool looks for all image files (PNG, JPEG, TIFF, TIF, SID) in the selected directory and subdirectories. Then it opens each dwg database in the same directories and checks if any of the found images have been referenced. It first checks if images were referenced as an “XRef” (MAPIINSERT). Then it determines if there are any FDO Raster connections. Drawings with FDO Raster connections are opened at the end to determine if those connections are to any of the found image files.

Once a list of orphaned images is developed, the user is presented with a list of the images. The user can select which images to delete from the project directory.

The command is located in the Manage panel - Project menu.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\en-US\HelpResources.csv
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\xaml\wisdot-ui.xaml

Issue: Model Display Options

Users have different color preferences when viewing certain entities in Model space. However, these entities need to plot according to WisDOT standards. Need a way to override the color display of the certain entities (Profile View grid, Section View grid, Surface contours) in Model space while keeping the colors set to the WisDOT standards for paper space (plotting). Users should not be modifying the CTB according to their personal preferences because the CTB controls plotting and the CTB needs to be the same on all devices.

Solution:

The Model Display Options tool has been added to the Manage panel on each WisDOT ribbon tab. Users can use this to set their Model Space color preferences for Profile View grids, Section View Grids, and Surface Contours. These preferences can be set globally across of these object types, or users can set use the provided layer filter option to specify which entities should be affected.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\PackageContents.xml
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\xaml\wisdot-ui.xaml

Issue: Add Apply Layer State tool to WisDOT ribbon

The Apply Layer States tool is accessible via the Layer Colors Manager and command line. However, it would be more convenient if this tool was available on the WisDOT ribbon tabs.

Solution:

Created a command button and added it to the WisDOT Ribbon tabs - Manage panel - Layer Tools menu.

Layers - Apply Layer State (wi.gov)

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\xaml\wisdot-ui.xaml

Issue: Fix post location and rotation on curved thrie beam transition blocks

The location and rotation of posts and blockouts in MGS Thrie Beam Transition Curve In and MGS Thrie Beam Transition Curve Out were incorrect. They have been fixed.

Solution:

Fix the location and rotation of posts and blockouts.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\Parametric\param-bg-dtl.dwg

Issue: Point Station Offset to UDP not updating points located at curve ends

C3D API defect related to tolerances. In some cases, if an alignment curve type is “fixed” there may be an extremely small tangency violation at the curve end that is not reported in the alignment geometry table. However, the violation is still detectable by the API and the station/offset location is reported as “out of range”. The tool therefore does not compute the sta/os at that location.

Solution:

Compute the station/offset whenever possible regardless an “out of range” return from the API. If truly out of range (beyond alignment ends), the UDP for alignment description will indicate “OutOfRange”.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Modify length, area, and 3d area reports to be able to send multiple selections to the same xlsx file

Users requested that these tools be modified to allow for multiple selection sets to be sent to the same xlsx file. They can go to different sheets, but being able to work within the same file would be valuable.

Solution:

Updated to include user input for Worksheet name. Output will append to existing file with the new worksheet. If the worksheet exists, there is a prompt for overwrite.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: CGBasic MCO curb height

The SDD for Milwaukee County curb and gutter shows a 6” curb height. CGBasic has the curb height at 7”.

Solution:

Set curb height to 6” for Milwaukee County curb and gutter in CGBasic.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\Subassemblies\CGBasic.pkt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Appdata\ToolPalette\Design\Wis-A-Sub-Assemblies\Palettes\10-WisDOT_ROADWAY.atc

Issue: Add INSTALL (no text) visibility state to some sign blocks

Solution:

Add new visibility state INSTALL (no text) whenever the blocks are updated.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsd.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signse.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsg.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsi.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsj.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsm.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsr.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signss.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\signsw.dwg

Issue: Rename alignment style _No Markers to ALI Proposed (No Markers)

_No Markers is often used by designers. Sometimes more often than ALI Proposed. But the name of _No Markers has made discovery of this style difficult. Renaming it to ALI Proposed (No Markers) will make it more discoverable and bring it in line with the naming of the existing styles.

Solution:

Updated _NoMarkers Alignment Style to ALI Proposed (No Markers).

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt

Issue: Create Alignment Style for Sidewalk Joints

Only one alignment style for sidewalks (RDWY Sidewalk). Need a style for curb ramp design and joints in curb ramps.

Solution:

Add Alignment Style RDWY Sidewalk Joints

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt

Issue: Set default profile label set to _No Display

It is easier to add a profile label set after creation rather than deselecting profiles.

Solution:

Set default profile label set to _No Display

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt

Issue: Set default cross section crossing label to <none>

This is a step in published training that can be removed if the default is changed

Solution:

Set default cross section crossing label to <none>.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt

Issue: Alignment styles: remove markers for through points and station reference points

Through points and station reference points should not be displayed in alignment styles.

Solution:

These markers will be turned off.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\survey-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\plat-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt

Issue: Update Create Corridor Surfaces tool to account for custom point codes

It is advantageous to create custom point codes to have better success with corridor feature line continuity. The accompanying csv file does not include wildcards for the feature line codes.

Solution:

Update the tool to read feature line codes with wildcards to facilitate automation while using custom point codes. For example, a feature line code of ETW* would read ETW_L_In and ETW_L_Out.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\en-US\CreateCrdrSurfs.csv

Issue: Add Corridor Entity as Breakline: Point outside surface error

This error can occur when multiple surfaces are part of the target surface definitions. The tool iterates through each surface to find the appropriate surface to tied the feature line end point too. If it encounters a surface in the definition that is not in the area of the feature line, the error occurs.

Solution:

Updated the code to determine if a contributing surface is in the area of the breakline.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Assign Corridor Targets - Exception when multiple possible surface targets

An unhandled exception occurs when multiple surfaces existing in a drawing that meet the Assign Corridor Targets csv search criteria.

Solution:

Notify the user when this scenario occurs so they can refine their csv search criteria. Surface targeting is skipped in this scenario, but other targeting will still occur.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Assign Corridor Targets- Case Insensitive

Assign corridor targets will not find objects if the case does not exactly match.

Solution:

Set the match criteria to case-insensitive.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Add new Code Set Styles

Add new code set styles that display additional subassembly data to help designers more easily see geometric design information.

Solution:

The following code set styles have been added under General > Multipurpose > Code Set Styles:

  • Color by Link - Point and Link Codes
    • Each corridor link has a unique color based on the subassembly link codes and the Material Area Fill Style in the code set style. The subassembly shapes are also assigned unique colors for display in section views.
  • Color by Link - Point and Link Codes - Rendered
    • Same as "Color by Link - Point and Link Codes". Render materials are included in this code set style for 3D viewing.
  • Color by Top Materials - Point and Link Codes
    • The top of roadway materials are based on the Link - Material Area Fill Styles in the code set style. Examples materials: concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, base aggregate, grass. This code set is not to be used to determine material quantities.
  • Color by Top Materials - Point and Link Codes - Rendered

    • Same as "Color by Top Materials - Point and Link Codes". Render materials are included in this code set style for 3D viewing.

Styles

Additional styles have been created in order to build the code set styles:

  • General > Multipurpose > Link Styles
  • General > Multipurpose > Shape Styles
  • General > Multipurpose > Label Styles > Link

  • General > Multipurpose > Label Styles > Marker

Layers:

  • P_CRDR_VisualizationLink
  • P_CRDR_VisualizationShape

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-general.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-qto.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Layers\Layers.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Layers\Layers.dwg_LayerList.csv

Issue: Import Code Sets with Render Materials

Code set styles “Color by Link - Point and Link Codes - Rendered” and “Color by Top Materials - Point and Link Codes - Rendered” need AutoCAD render materials to view corridor link material areas in 3D. The rendered code sets and materials are not included in the design-start template.

Solution:

Added new command DOTImportCodeSetStyles and button located at WisDOT Design tab > Design panel > Corridor menu > Import Code Set Styles. Command imports all codes sets and associated render materials from “C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\CodeSets\CodeSets.dwg".

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\xaml\wisdot-ui.xaml

New Files:

  • “C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Assemblies\CodeSets\CodeSets.dwg

Issue: Rename CRDR Proposed code set styles

With the addition of more code set styles, a more descriptive naming convention is needed to convey what each code set displays.

Solution:

The following styles were renamed:

General > Multipurpose > Code Set Styles:

  • Crdr Proposed > General
  • Crdr Proposed - Point and Link Codes > General - Point and Link Codes

  • Crdr Proposed - Point Codes > General - Point Codes

General > Multipurpose Styles > Feature Line Style:

  • Crdr Proposed > General

General > Multipurpose Styles > Link Styles:

  • CRDR Proposed > General
  • CRDR Proposed - Top > General - Top
  • Datum > General - Datum

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-general.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-align-prof.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-qto.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt

Issue: Control General Corridor Link Color by Layer

Update P_Crdr_Link Layer and General Link style so the corridor link color for the General code sets can be updated using layer settings. Allows for a less intrusive corridor link look when designing and working with corridors while using the General code sets.

Solution:

  1. General (old CRDR Proposed) Link Style has been updated to display color “ByLayer”

    1. Used to be Color 30.
    2. Uses the layer P_Crdr_Link

  2. Modified Layer P_Crdr_Link lineweight to 0.005 (Was 0.016)

  3. Add Link Style “XS” hardcoded to color 30 and lineweight of 0.016 for use in XS Surface Check Code Set Style.

  4. Updated layers.dwg layer settings and layer states

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\ref-general.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-plat.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-survey.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Template-ref\group-design.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Layers\Layers.dwg_LayerList.csv
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Layers\Layers.dwg

Issue: Assembly and Section Editor Default Code Set

New code sets available are very good for assembly layout and corridor section editor display

Solution:

Update the default code set or both Assembly settings and Section Editor view options to be Color by Link - Point and Link Codes

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\design-start.dwt

Issue: DOTRotateAnnoToViewport not rotating correctly

The tool does not rotate entities properly in certain situations. Also, the entities are not rotated for each assigned Annotation Scale.

Solution:

Entity positions for non-current Annotation scales are removed. Adapted tool to rotate correctly in all situations.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: SSMDetectMode System Variable

Default is set to 1 which loads the Sheet Set Manager for Web by default when available.

Solution:

Set variable to 0 in WisDOT profile arg files. Any time the WisDOT profile is created or reset, the variable will be set to 0. However, users can change this at any time after. For internal WisDOT devices, the user preference for this setting will be saved and can be reloaded using the Restore User Setting command.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Res\2024wisdot.arg
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Res\2024wisdotBOS.arg
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Initializer.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Publish Collections Manager - Only processing first 2 DSD files

Only the first two DSD files in a Publish Collection are being processed.

Solution:

Publish from Application context.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\en-US\BatchPublish.dll

Issue: Update WisDOT Design > Contractor Data to Data for Construction

Contractor Data Packet has been renamed to Construction Data Packet to better reflect the wide-spread usage of this data throughout the construction stage of a project.

Solution:

Renamed button to “Data for Construction” and updated any relevant tooltips.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Menu\WiRibbon.cuix

Issue: Design Surface Data Extractor cannot complete extraction when invalid link code is encountered

If a link code is encountered in a corridor surface definition, but that link code does not exist in the corridor, the Design Surface Data Extractor encounters an error and aborts the extraction process.

Solution:

The error derives from the DSDE attempting to compute stations and offsets of links that do not exist. The purpose of obtaining the stations and offsets was to compute the end points of the links so line objects could be built in the resulting file. The station value was also included in the link XData. The code has been modified to extract the link endpoints' XYZ values directly. The station value has been removed from the XData.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\AcDesignSurfaceDataExtractor.dll

Issue: Design Surface Data Extractor (DSDE) Defects

In certain situations the DSDE will miss break lines that follow and interior pasted boundary (such as Daylight_Sub). Also, in certain situations the DSDE will break break lines into 2 segments cause an erroneous “LINE_NO_MATCH” flag.

Solution:

Prevent the DSDE from flagging break lines for later trimming if one end is on the design surface boundary and the other end is inside the boundary. Now it will only trim break line that span the outer boundary.

Moved the processing of identifying “LINE_NO_MATCH” break lines ahead of the process of deleting break lines that have been overridden by surface pastes. This was done to further filter the break lines flagged for deletion to only those that do not match the surface. It is assumed that if a line matches the design surface, it is valid and should not be deleted.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\AcDesignSurfaceDataExtractor.dll

Issue: CDP Integrity Report enhancements

  • Report does not flag DWG files with images attached.
  • Report does not flag DWG files with PDFs attached.
  • Report does not flag DWG files with DWFs attached.
  • Report does not flag DWG files with DGNs attached.
  • Report does not flag DWG files that are not version 2010.

Solution:

Report enhanced to flag DWG files that have images, DWFs, DGNs, and PDFs attached or are not version 2010.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\WisDOT.Extensions.dll

Issue: Structures - Updated Blocks

  • Update names in DESIGN_CONTACTS block
  • BAR_STIRRUP2 bar length does not change with bar section
  • Incorrect layers in BAR_STIRRUP, BAR_U, BAR_L, BAR_HOOKED, BAR_LAP
  • Incorrect scales in LIGHT, PPT_TRANSITION, NARR, CULBFNOTE, CULNOTE, BENCH_MARK, GT_BORING_TABLE, GT_GRID, TANOFF, TOD, DEFLECTION

Solution:

Updated the blocks to be correct.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\structures.dwg

Issue: Structures – New Blocks

  • WALL_SECTION – Add options for wall under anchor slab and wall under approach slab
  • WALL_SECTION_COPING – Detail thru typical MSE wall coping
  • WALL_SECTION_SLAB – Detail thru typical MSE wall anchor slab

Solution:

Added new blocks requested

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\Blocks\structures.dwg
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\AppData\ToolPalette\Sheets\08\Palettes\11-Wall.atc
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\AppData\ToolPalette\Sheets\08\Palettes\12-Misc.atc

Issue: Structures – Check Drawing Type

The Check Drawing Type tool in the Structures tool Palette does not tell you the drawing type if nonstandard styles or annotation scales are in the drawing.

Solution:

Updated the tool to always let you know which structures template was used to start the tool. It will then let you know if there are any nonstandard styles or annotation scales.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\wisdot.bos.drafting.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\wisdot.bos.acad.dll

Issue: Structures – Purge Non-Structures Styles

The Purge Non-Structures Styles tool does not remove materials, detail views, and other non-block elements.

Solution:

Updated the tool to purge all unused styles and elements except standard structures styles and layers.

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\wisdot.bos.drafting.dll
  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\wisdot.bos.acad.dll

Issue: Structures – New Profile settings

· FILETABPREVIEW = 0

· FILETABTHUMBHOVER = 0

· OSNAPZ = 1

· EDGEMODE = 1

Solution:

Updated the WisDOT Structures profile to apply these settings

Updated Files:

  • C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\en-us\BosData.txt

Issue: Add Sheet Set Template

Structures templates do not currently work in a sheet set

Solution:

Created a sheet set template. Updated sheet layout templates to work with the sheet set. Added list of drawings table style to drawing template.

Updated Files:

  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Components\SheetSets\StructuresSheetData.dst
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Sheets\08-STRUCT.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\struct-decimal-start.dwt
  • C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D2024\Templates\Begin-dwg\struct-inch-start.dwt

Issue: Paste Table Tool

The paste table tool will always paste data into the upper left cell.

Solution:

Add input for row/column to paste data to.

Updated Files:

• C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Wi24.3.bundle\Content\wisdot .bos.drafting.dll