Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial ApplicationsKeith Raymond, Bentley
Product Framework
Bentley Geospatial Desktop
Bentley Geospatial Industry Applications
Bentley Geospatial Server
Bentley Geospatial Web Publishing
Enterprise Integration
Bentley Geospatial Mobile Applications
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
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
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
What is XFM?
• eXtreme Facility Modeling?• eXtensible Feature Model?• XML for Mapping?
XML Feature Modeling!
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
Why XFM?
Move from desktop to
enterprise applications
More accurate models promote better understanding and downstream support
Reduce development, training and
maintenance costs
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.
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!
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
Property Based Annotation and Symbology
• Symbology changes based on properties
• Annotation tied directly to properties
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
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
DFS - Advantages
• One feature model to support• GeoGraphics and MicroStation
feature models automatically supported
• Easy implementation for new users• Easy adoption of XFM features
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
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
Bentley Map, Bentley Cadastre and XML Feature Modeling in Bentley’s Geospatial ApplicationsKeith Raymond, Bentley
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