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Standard CADD Files and Documents

These standard files were developed for use with MicroStation version 8.05.02.35 and other software by T.D.O.T. designers.  Others may download and use at their own risk.  No warranty is given. All files are self extracting archives unless noted otherwise.
 
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  MicroStation   Geopak   Office 2010  
  Office 2007(2003)   Aerial Survey   Iplot  
  AutoTrack   Documentation   STD Survey Files  
  Latest Revisions Pdf   TN Map Files      
 

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  MicroStation   C:\Program Files\Bentley  
  Geopak   Location of software does not matter  
  TDOT Geopak Standards   C:\Program Files\GeopakStandards  
  Office   C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office  
  Interplot Client   C:\Program Files\Interplot Client  
  Iplot   C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterPlot
  AutoTrack   C:\Program Files\AutoTrack  
MicroStation Standard Files
 
Name Description Size Date
EngCell.exe  English cell files.
Download Location: 
C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\system\cell		  3415  Kbytes   4/19/12
MetCell.exe Metric cell files.
Download Location: 
C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\system\cell		  2744  Kbytes   2/02/12
Data.exe Color tables, level mapping\conversion files & unit definition file.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\system\data		  69  Kbytes   11/07/11
Dgnlib.exe Design File Level library and on the fly level mapping file.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\System\dgnlib		  94  Kbytes   5/12/09
Image.exe JPEG image files created from MicroStation standard cells.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\System\image		  1388  Kbytes   11/17/09
Macros.exe MicroStation Basic macros.
Download Location:
 C:\Bentley\Workspace\system\macros		  129  Kbytes   11/17/09
mdl.exe MicroStation mdl program files.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps		  78  Kbytes   4/22/04
PlotDrv.exe Plot driver files for use with MicroStation Print.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\system\plotdrv		  171  Kbytes   11/17/09
Seed.exe MicroStation DGN seed files.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\system\seed		  1184  Kbytes   4/19/12
Symb.exe Font and custom line style resource files.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\system\symb		  1009  Kbytes   2/02/12
TDOT interface.exe MicroStation interface file.
For consultant use ... NOT for download by T.D.O.T. Design Division personnel.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\Interfaces\MicroStation\TDOT		  73  Kbytes   10/22/10
TDOTCfg.exe MicroStation configuration variable file for TDOT projects. If software is not loaded in drives and directories as listed with the Download Instructions above it will be necessary to edit the locations specified in this file.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\config\appl		  61  Kbytes   11/05/08
vba.exe MicroStation visual basic application program files.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Bentley\Workspace\System\vba		  5596  Kbytes   4/19/12
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Geopak Standard Files
For Geopak version 08.08.02.73
 
Name Description Size Date
Geopak Standards.exe Includes D&C manager DDB file, labeler style files, DTM display preference files, superelevation control files, spiral curve design tables,vertical curve Kvalue tables, plan and cross section sheet libraries. Also includes standard drainage files; library, project template, profile preference file and report format files.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\GeopakStandards		  436  Kbytes   2/02/12
TDOTSMD Features.exe Includes feature table SMD file, SMD feature codes document.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\GeopakStandards		  122  Kbytes   5/19/09
Criteria.exe Includes criteria files, typical section cell library and Write document description files for proposed cross section development.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\GeopakStandards\Criteria		  1379  Kbytes   5/13/11
3PC.exe 3PC (three port criteria) files for use with the D&C manager DDB file.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\GeopakStandards\3PC		  190  Kbytes   2/02/12
Const Criteria.exe Special Geopak criteria files used by Construction personnel to generate proposed cross sections.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\GeopakStandards\ConstCriteria		  67  Kbytes   10/17/05
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Office Standard Files
For Office 2010
 
Name Description Size Date
Office 2010 Implementation Notes.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing notes concerning the change to Office 2010.
Download Location:
none specified		  1168  Kbytes   2/03/12
2nd SheetsV8 Office 2010.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for development of 2nd sheets (index & standard drawings, general notes, estimated roadway quantities & tabulated quantities) and other plan sheets using MicroStation V8 and Office 2010.
Download Location:
none specified		  17533  Kbytes   12/14/11
ROW Acq Tables Office 2010.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for development of R.O.W. Acquisition Tables using MicroStation V8 and Office 2010.
Download Location:
none specified		  3166  Kbytes   12/14/11
SDocs Office 2010.exe Word & Excel document template files for standard Survey correspondence. Includes Survey Contact & ROW Acquisition Creator, Weekly Progress Report, Property Owner Contact Forms, Survey Check Lists.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\Survey		  2243  Kbytes   12/14/11
ROW Acq Table Office 2010.exe English & Metric R.O.W. Acquisition Table Excel templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\Survey		  203  Kbytes   12/14/11
DDocs Office 2010.exe Word & Excel document template files for standard Design correspondence.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT Letters		  1664  Kbytes   12/14/11
2ndSheets Office 2010.exe 2nd sheet templates for Word & Excel
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT 2nd Sheets		  807  Kbytes   4/19/12
English Tab Office 2010.exe English tabulated quantity block Excel templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT English Tab Quantities		  841  Kbytes   12/14/11
Metric Tab Office 2010.exe Metric tabulated quantity block Excel templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT Metric Tab Quantities		  753  Kbytes   12/14/11
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Office Standard Files
For Office 2007 (Office 2003 Compatibility Mode)
 
Name Description Size Date
DDocs.exe Word & Excel document template files for standard Design Division correspondence.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT Letters		  1463  Kbytes   11/09/11
2ndSheets.exe 2nd sheet templates for Word & Excel
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT 2nd Sheets		  687  Kbytes   5/24/11
Roadway Items Internet Page Internet Link to roadway items web page where ASCII item no. database items.dat which is used by macros can be generated. File MUST be saved to directory location listed below.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT 2nd Sheets		    
EnglishTab.exe English tabulated quantity block templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT English Tab Quantities		  430  Kbytes   7/06/10
MetricTab.exe Metric tabulated quantity block templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\TDOT Metric Tab Quantities		  330  Kbytes   7/07/10
English Survey & Design Manday Form version 2.23.xltm Survey & Design combined Excel spreadsheet for manday estimates for contracted engineering services (Version 2.23). This Form will be effective from November 7, 2011 until otherwise noted.
Download Location:
none specified		  195  Kbytes   11/07/11
ROWAcq Table.exe English & Metric R.O.W. Acquisition Table templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\Survey		  181  Kbytes   2/20/09
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Aerial Survey Standard Files
For aerial survey users only, others should not download.
 
Name Description Size Date
ASFeature Table.exe Feature database used with Intergraph ISFC and ISDC software which is set up for 50 scale, English application.
Download Location:
 E:\TDOT Specs\feature tables		  476  Kbytes   5/13/09
AScell.exe English MicroStation cell library.
Download Location:
 E:\TDOT Specs\cell libraries		  2021  Kbytes   5/13/11
ASdata.exe Special MicroStation color table which includes alternate color settings for use during photogrametry compilation in conjunction with aerial photography.
Download Location:
 E:\TdOT Specs\data		  60  Kbytes   2/22/12
ASseed.exe MicroStation DGN seed file.
Download Location:
 E:\TDOT Specs\seed files		  84  Kbytes   5/12/09
AStdotcfg.exe Customized MicroStation configuration file.
Download Location:
C:\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\config\appl		  61  Kbytes   11/19/08
AScamera.exe File used for calibration of Wild RC30 aerial photography camera.
Download Location:
 E:\TDOT Specs\ISPM Cameras		  63  Kbytes   1/16/07
AScameraDigital.exe File used for calibration of the Microsoft/Vexcel UXC large format digital aerial photography camera.
Download Location:
 E:\TDOT Specs\ISPM Cameras		  61  Kbytes   12/15/10
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Iplot Standard Files
For Interplot Client version 08.05.02.19
 
Name Description Size Date
Design Scripts.exe Design scripts used to control line widths, plotter patterning, area fills.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterPlot\iplot\misc		  122  Kbytes   6/05/09
IplotResrc.exe Includes area pattern libraries for 400, 600 dpi plotters and style library for MicroStation line codes 0-7.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterPlot\iplot\resrc\custom		  209  Kbytes   1/22/07
IplotIRASC-V8.exe TDOT Iplot configuration variable files for IRASC users. This includes the file iplot.cfg which contains the definition for plot files to be placed in folder D:\TemporaryPlotFiles.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterPlot\iplot\config		  72  Kbytes   4/05/06
IplotCFG-V8.exe TDOT Iplot configuration variable files for users who do not use IRASC. This includes the file iplot.cfg which contains the definition for plot files to be placed in folder C:\Temp.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterPlot\iplot\config		  72  Kbytes   4/05/06
IpCFG-V8.exe TDOT Interplot Client configuration variable file.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\InterPlot Client\config		  63  Kbytes   5/02/05
Settings.exe Example Plot Queue settings files for use with Iplot and InterPlot Organizer. Plot queue names must be set before using.
For consultant use ... NOT for download by T.D.O.T. Design Division personnel.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\InterPlot Client\settings		  73  Kbytes   3/12/12
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AutoTrack Standard Files
 
Name Description Size Date
TDOT design vehicle library.exe Design vehicle library, US_Tennessee.ATL, based on the AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (2001 & 2004 versions) which only includes vehicles which are applicable in Tennessee.
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files\AutoTrack\Library		  81  Kbytes   5/20/09
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Documentation
 
Name Description Size Date
CADDV8.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for T.D.O.T. Design Division CADD standards.
Download Location:
 none specified		   1882  Kbytes   5/26/11
TDOT Design Division Programs.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing description and workflow documentation for special programs used to access cells, produce graphic displays or to perform special functions. These include Geopak 3PC, MicroStation Basic & MicroStation VBA programs. All programs can be accessed from Geopak's Design & Computation Manager. When running the T.D.O.T. Design Division interface most of them can be accessed from the TDOT drop down menu.
Download Location:
none specified		  17700  Kbytes   5/17/11
MicroStation V8 Manual.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Design Division MicroStation V8 Course Manual used in our customized training class.
Class Files.exe (1792 Kbytes)
Download Location:
none specified		  4810  Kbytes   7/14/09
TDOT GEOPAK Road Course Guide.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Design Division GEOPAK Road Course Guide used in our customized training class.
Class Files.exe (3816 Kbytes)
Download Location:
none specified		  17423  Kbytes   1/26/10
TDOT Geopak Survey Training Manual.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Design Division GEOPAK Survey Training Manual.
Class Files.exe (2944 Kbytes)
Download Location:
none specified		  19814  Kbytes   5/12/10
2nd SheetsV8.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for development of 2nd sheets (index & standard drawings, general notes, estimated roadway quantities & tabulated quantities) and other plan sheets using MicroStation V8 and Office 2007
Download Location:
none specified		  9629  Kbytes   5/26/11
ROW Acq Tables.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for development of R.O.W. Acquisition Tables using MicroStation V8 and Office 2007.
Download Location:
none specified		  1810  Kbytes   2/18/09
InterPlot Organizer V8.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for batch plotting MicroStation DGN files using InterPlot Organizer (InterPlot Client utility).
Download Location:
none specified		  1331  Kbytes   5/23/11
Creating PDFs from DGNs.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for generation of PDF files from MicroStation V8 DGN files using InterPlot Organizer and MicroStation Print.
Download Location:
none specified		  978  Kbytes   5/13/11
Adding Plan Phase Stamps as a Watermark in PDF Plan Sets.pdf Acrobat pdf document which illustrates the work flow used to add plan phase stamp image files to PDF plan sets as a watermark using Adobe Acrobat.
Download Location:
none specified		  474  Kbytes   12/15/09
Digital Signature Certification Workflow.pdf Acrobat pdf document which illustrates the work flow used to add certified digital signatures to PDF plan sets using Adobe Acrobat.
PDF_Renamer.exe (11 Kbytes)
(Program which can be used to rename individual sheet PDF files to keep them in numerical order for addition to a PDF portfolio.)
Download Location:
none specified		  596  Kbytes   11/18/11
TDOT Survey SMD V8 Feature Codes.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing listing of Geopak SMD codes used by Survey.
Download Location:
none specified		  33  Kbytes   5/19/09
Proposed ROW.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for setting, storing and producing plan graphics for proposed R.O.W. on T.D.O.T. projects using MicroStation & Geopak.
Download Location:
none specified		  4539  Kbytes   2/20/09
Pvt Dr Profiles.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for producing private drive profiles using Geopak's cross section tools.
Download Location:
none specified		  1066  Kbytes   3/15/06
Line of Sight Investigations.pdf Acrobat pdf document which describes two methods for checking the line of sight at intersections using Geopak.
Download Location:
none specified		  928  Kbytes   6/25/09
State Plane Coordinates to LatLong.pdf Acrobat pdf document describing procedure to convert a state plane coordinate value to latitude & longitude using Geopak. This is required data for entry on the project data worksheet of Excel estimated roadway quantities file.
Download Location:
none specified		  128  Kbytes   9/06/07
TDOT Geopak Drainage Nodes.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing all T.D.O.T. Geopak drainage nodes with control values for use with Geopak Drainage.
Download Location:
none specified		  323  Kbytes   3/14/11
Land Use DGN Creation.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for producing a MicroStation DGN file with land use definitions for use with Geopak Drainage.
Download Location:
none specified		  144  Kbytes   11/03/08
TIN Surface From DEM.pdf Acrobat pdf document which provides a step by step process on using USGS 7.5-minute topographic maps and 10 meter DEM (digital elevation model) data to produce a Geopak digital terrain model or TIN file for use in generating cross-sections and profiles for a roadway corridor.
Download Location:
none specified		  236  Kbytes   11/18/09
TDOT Design Division V8 Configurations for Consultant CADD Managers.pdf Acrobat pdf document for use as a guide for consultant CADD managers or IT personnel when setting up configurations for their personnel to apply T.D.O.T. Design Division standard files on their local computer systems.
Download Location:
none specified		  126  Kbytes   3/29/06
Converting TDOT Design Division V7 Project Files to V8.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for converting V7 project Files to the new formats used with V8.
Download Location:
none specified		  4922  Kbytes   6/26/09
Title Sheets.pdf Acrobat pdf document describing procedure to set up the location map on a title sheet using T.D.O.T. Design Division maps with MicroStation.
Download Location:
none specified		  106  Kbytes   11/18/09
Location Maps.pdf Acrobat pdf document describing procedure to set up 8.5x11 location or vicinity maps for public hearing notices or Hydraulic permit submittal's using T.D.O.T. Design Division maps with MicroStation.
Download Location:
none specified		  95  Kbytes   11/18/09
NPDES and Water Quality Permits.pdf Acrobat pdf document with power point slides from the NPDES and Water Quality Permits Training Class presented by T.D.O.T. Environmental Division for Design personnel.
Download Location:
none specified		  28700  Kbytes   2/03/12
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Questions or comments regarding use of these files should be directed to:
Dennis Minton
1300 James K. Polk Building
Nashville, TN  37243-1402
ph:615-741-4482  
Dennis.Minton@tn.gpv