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Roadway Design Division - CADD Standards and Downloads

Standard CADD Files and Documents

These standard files were developed for use with MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2) version 8.11.07.443 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.
 
If anyone is not receiving our update notices and needs to be notified when updates are made to the files available from this web page they should contact Seandrell McLemore by e-mail at Seandrell.McLemore@tn.gov and ask to be added to the Roadway Design Division's internet web page update notification group.
 
  MicroStation   Geopak   Office  
  Aerial Survey   Iplot   AutoTrack  
  Documentation   STD Survey Files   Latest Revisions Pdf  
  TN Map Files          
 

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  MicroStation   C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)  
  TDOT MicroStation Standards   C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards  
  Geopak   Location of software does not matter  
  TDOT Geopak Standards   C:\Users\Public\Geopak Standards  
  Office   Location of software does not matter  
  TDOT Office Standards   C:\Users\Public\Office Standards  
  Interplot   C:\Program Files (x86)\ProjectWise InterPlot Organizer  
  Iplot   C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InterPlot\IPLOT  
  TDOT InterPlot Standards   C:\Users\Public\InterPlot Standards  
  AutoTrack   Location of software does not matter  
  AutoTrack Standard Tennessee Design Vehicle Library   C:\Users\Public\Documents\AutoTrack\Library  
MicroStation Standard Files
For MicroStation version 08.11.07.443
 
Name Description Size Date
EngCell.exe  English cell files.
Download Location: 
C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\cell		  3627  Kbytes   4/29/14
MetCell.exe Metric cell files.
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C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\cell		  2893  Kbytes   4/29/14
Data.exe Color table and level mapping\conversion files.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\data		  67  Kbytes   11/05/12
Dgnlib.exe Design File Level library and on the fly level mapping file.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\dgnlib		  123  Kbytes   2/19/13
Image.exe JPEG image files created from MicroStation standard cells.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\image		  1498  Kbytes   11/07/13
Pltcfg.exe Plot configuration driver files for use with MicroStation Print.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\pltcfg		  112  Kbytes   11/07/13
Seed.exe MicroStation DGN seed files.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\seed		  1628  Kbytes   4/29/14
Symb.exe Font and custom line style resource files.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\symb		  1014  Kbytes   4/29/14
TDOT interface.exe MicroStation interface file.
Download Location:
 C:\ProgramData\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\WorkSpace\Interfaces\MicroStation\tdot		  132  Kbytes   11/07/13
TDOTcfg.exe MicroStation configuration variable file for TDOT projects.
You must be an Administratior to download this file to the default location listed below.
Save executable file to hard drive and then "Run as Administrator".
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 (x86)\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\MicroStation\config\appl		  62  Kbytes   2/22/13
VBA.exe MicroStation visual basic application program files.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\vba		  5999  Kbytes   4/29/14
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Geopak Standard Files
For Geopak version 08.11.07.615
 
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:\Users\Public\Geopak Standards		  560  Kbytes   4/29/14
TDOTSMD Features.exe Includes feature table SMD file, SMD feature codes document.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\Geopak Standards		  194  Kbytes   11/19/13
Criteria.exe Includes criteria files, typical section cell library and Write document description files for proposed cross section development.
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 C:\Users\Public\Geopak Standards\Criteria		  1498  Kbytes   5/01/14
3PC.exe 3PC (three port criteria) files for use with the D&C manager DDB file.
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 C:\Users\Public\Geopak Standards\3PC		  193  Kbytes   4/30/14
Const Criteria.exe Special Geopak criteria files used by Construction personnel to generate proposed cross sections.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\Geopak Standards\ConstCriteria		  75  Kbytes   11/05/12
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Office Standard Files
For Office 2010
 
Name Description Size Date
DDocs.exe Word & Excel document template files for standard Roadway Design Division correspondence.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\Office Standards\TDOT Letters		  1985  Kbytes   11/07/13
2ndSheets.exe 2nd sheet templates for Word & Excel
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\Office Standards\TDOT 2nd Sheets		  773  Kbytes   4/29/14
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:\Users\Public\Office Standards\TDOT 2nd Sheets		    
EnglishTab.exe Excel English tabulated quantity block templates.
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 C:\Users\Public\Office Standards\TDOT English Tab Quantities		  906  Kbytes   11/07/13
MetricTab.exe Excel Metric tabulated quantity block templates.
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 C:\Users\Public\Office Standards\TDOT Metric Tab Quantities		  814  Kbytes   11/07/13
English Survey & Design Manday Form version 2.24.xltm Survey & Design combined Excel spreadsheet for manday estimates for contracted engineering services (Version 2.24). This Form will be effective from January 3, 2013 until otherwise noted.
Download Location:
none specified		   197  Kbytes   1/03/13
ROWAcq Table.exe Excel English & Metric R.O.W. Acquisition Table templates.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\Office Standards\Survey		  203  Kbytes   11/06/12
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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		  470  Kbytes   4/30/14
ASdata.exe Special MicroStation color table which includes alternate color settings for use during photogrametry compilation in conjunction with aerial photography.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\data		  60  Kbytes   11/07/13
ASseed.exe MicroStation DGN seed file.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\MicroStation Standards\seed		  101  Kbytes   2/19/13
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 Projectwise Interplot Organizer version 08.11.07.420
 
Name Description Size Date
Design Scripts.exe Design script pen tables used to control line widths, data inserts, area fills.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\InterPlot Standards\Design Scripts		  126  Kbytes   12/19/12
IplotResrc.exe Includes area pattern libraries for 400, 600 dpi plotters and style library for MicroStation line codes 0-7 & dot pattern on sheet profile grids.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\InterPlot Standards\resrc		  209  Kbytes   11/15/12
IplotCFG.exe TDOT Iplot configuration variable files.
You must be an Administratior to download this file to the default location listed below.
Save executable file to hard drive and then "Run as Administrator".
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 (x86)\Common Files\InterPlot\IPLOT\config		  73  Kbytes   11/06/12
IpCFG.exe TDOT Interplot configuration variable file.
You must be an Administratior to download this file to the default location listed below.
Save executable file to hard drive and then "Run as Administrator".
Download Location:
 C:\Program Files (x86)\ProjectWise InterPlot Organizer\config		  67  Kbytes   11/06/12
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. Roadway Design Division personnel.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\InterPlot Standards\Settings		  73  Kbytes   11/07/12
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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 & 2011 versions) which only includes vehicles which are applicable in Tennessee.
Download Location:
 C:\Users\Public\Documents\AutoTrack\Library		  91  Kbytes   12/18/12
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Documentation
 
Name Description Size Date
CADDV8.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division CADD standards.
Download Location:
 none specified		   2602  Kbytes   5/01/14
TDOT Roadway 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 and MicroStation VBA programs. All programs can be accessed from Geopak's Design & Computation Manager. When running the T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division interface most of them can be accessed from the TDOT drop down menu.
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none specified		  40455  Kbytes   5/01/14
MicroStation V8i Course Manual.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division MicroStation V8 Course Manual used in our customized training class.
Class Files.exe (1304 Kbytes)
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none specified		  15854  Kbytes   9/04/14
TDOT GEOPAK Road Course Guide.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division GEOPAK Road Course Guide used in our customized training class.
Class Files.exe (4081 Kbytes)
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none specified		  48802  Kbytes   8/15/14
TDOT Geopak Survey Training Manual.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division GEOPAK Survey Training Manual.
Class Files.exe (2986 Kbytes)
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none specified		  19814  Kbytes   __/__/__
GEOPAK Drainage V8i Course Manual.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing the T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division Geopak Drainage Course Guide used in our customized training class.
Class Files.exe (4081 Kbytes)
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none specified		  26974  Kbytes   4/29/14
Introduction to V8i on Windows 7.pdf Acrobat pdf document of the course guide for the Introduction to V8i on Windows 7 seminar series presented by the Roadway Design Division in April, May & June of 2013.
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none specified		  7348  Kbytes   8/14/13
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 V8i and Office 2010
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none specified		  15774  Kbytes   11/20/13
ROW Acq Tables.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing documentation for development of R.O.W. Acquisition Tables using MicroStation V8i and Office 2010.
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none specified		  3166  Kbytes   10/04/12
InterPlot Organizer V8.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for batch plotting MicroStation DGN files using InterPlot Organizer.
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none specified		  663  Kbytes   2/01/13
Creating PDFs from DGNs.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for generation of PDF files from MicroStation V8i DGN files using InterPlot Organizer and MicroStation Print.
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none specified		  1658  Kbytes   10/10/12
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.
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none specified		  431  Kbytes   11/20/13
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 V8i FEATURE CODES.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing listing of Geopak SMD codes used by Survey.
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none specified		  114  Kbytes   11/19/13
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.
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none specified		  4539  Kbytes   __/__/__
Pvt Dr Profiles.pdf Acrobat pdf document containing work flow for producing private drive profiles using Geopak's cross section tools.
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none specified		  1066  Kbytes   __/__/__
Line of Sight Investigations.pdf Acrobat pdf document which describes two methods for checking the line of sight at intersections using Geopak.
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none specified		  928  Kbytes   __/__/__
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.
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none specified		  221  Kbytes   12/03/12
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.
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none specified		  166  Kbytes   7/02/13
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.
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none specified		  144  Kbytes   __/__/__
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.
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none specified		  1297  Kbytes   1/23/14
TDOT Roadway 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. Roadway Design Division standard files on their local computer systems.
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none specified		  99  Kbytes   11/20/13
Title Sheets.pdf Acrobat pdf document describing procedure to set up the location map on a title sheet using T.D.O.T. Roadway Design Division maps with MicroStation.
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none specified		  72  Kbytes   11/06/13
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. Roadway Design Division maps with MicroStation.
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none specified		  91  Kbytes   11/06/13
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.
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none specified		  28700  Kbytes   2/03/12
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Questions or comments regarding use of these files should be directed to:
Seandrell McLemore
1300 James K. Polk Building
Nashville, TN  37243-1402
ph:615-741-4482  
Seandrell.McLemore@tn.gov