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Central Federal Lands Highway Division provides files needed to set up and run the currently used versions of MicroStation and Geopak according to CFLHD’s standards. Revision histories are provided to ensure the use of the most recent updates and versions.

Microstation / GEOPAK V8 2004 Edition Configuration Files

File	Description	Last Updated	Notes and Instructions
V8-Resource.zip	The V8_Resources.zip file includes the MicroStation and Geopak files that are needed to set up and run Geopak 2004 Edition Typical Section Generator according to CFLHD's standards. All projects that are surveyed and mapped using the FLH_Combined.dgnlib level library must use the X30 Generation of standard files.	2-22-11	A description of the updates and history of the V8-Resource folder. View V8_Resources.zip Version History.pdf Offsite Configuration files are provided in the above V8_Resources.zip file. View the Off-Site Configuration Instructions.pdf (on wfl.fhwa.dot.gov) X30 Folder and File Structure Descriptions. View the X30 Folder.pdf
3PC.zip	Miscellaneous criteria files, includes MicroStation Basic user interface macros.	9-23-09	Instructions for drawing clearing limits can be viewed at: 3PC Clearing Limits Instructions
Bin.zip	US Customary and Metric Superelevation tables for AASHTO Method 5 (*.csv). US Customary and Metric Superelevation preference files (*.sep). US Customary and Metric Minimum spiral length tables for AASHTO 2001 (*.tbl). Standard Label Style file (cfl_labeler.lsf).	9-23-09
Cell_lib.zip	Standard Cell Libraries (*.cel), FLH_Criteria.cel - Standard criteria cell library.	2-22-11
Custom_Standards.zip	Standard MicroStation units and scales definitions (*.def).	9-23-09
DDBS.zip	US Customary and Metric D&C Manager database files (*.ddb).	2-22-11	Must use latest versions of .ddb files if preparing proposed cross sections with the current X30 criteria.
Input_Files.zip	CFLHD's earthwork input files for X30 and ancillary data (*.inp).	05-02-11	Earthwork input file, use the following link: CFL Earthwork Input File.inp
Library_Files.zip	Standard MicroStation levels for MicroStation V8/X30.	7-15-10
Macros.zip	Miscellaneous macros for MicroStation V8 (*.bas).	9-23-09	Descriptions of the basic macros can be viewed by clicking on the following link: View the macro descriptions
MVBA.zip	Miscellaneous MicroStation Visual Basic Applications (*mvba).	2-22-10	The "New" Subgrade Template Report MVBA will run best with cross sections generated from the new X30 criteria. "Brown Bag" on CFL VBAs - CFL Visual Basic Applications (VBAs) Instructions .pdf 437 KB CFL training session on VBAs - Annotation and VBAs - Session #21 .zip 3,382 KB
Preferences.zip	CFLHD's 3D model preferences (*.xsm).	10-30-09
Resources.zip	CFLHD's font and custom line style resource files (*.rsc).	9-23-09	Resource file setup - (Workflow 6.1 Linestyles) .pdf 250 KB
Seed.zip	US Customary and Metric 2D and 3D seed files (*.dgn).	5-4-10	Creating a New MicroStation File - (Workflow 4.1 Seed Files) .pdf 121 KB Working Units and Coordinate Readout Settings - (Workflow 4.2 Seed Files) .pdf 62 KB
Sheet_Layout.zip	US Customary and Metric Cross section sheet layout libraries (*.xssl). US Customary and Metric Plan & Profile Sheet layout Libraries (*.psl). US Customary and Metric sheet cell reference files (*.dgn).	9-23-09
SMD.zip	CFLHD's Survey Manager Database.	9-13-10	PCODE listings, features and guidance can be viewed at: PCODE Features .pdf 16 KB PCODE Listings .pdf 13 KB Field Point Guide .pdf 215 KB Attaching the Correct smd File - (Workflow 2.1 Geopak Prefs) .pdf 79 KB
Tables.zip	Standard color table for X30.	9-23-09	Attaching CFLHD Color Table - (Workflow 7.1) .pdf 85 KB
Typicals.zip	US Customary and Metric Criteria files (X30 Edition) for Typical Section Generator and help files (*.wri).	2-22-11	View the X30 Criteria Version_History.pdf Older versions (.x08 & .x10) may be available upon request.
Plotting.zip	CFLHD's standard plot files	10-30-09	Plot drivers are configured for specific plotters in the CFLHD office. A/E firms must revise these to work properly.

Miscellaneous CADD Download Files

File	Description	Last Updated	Notes
Directory Structure	Sample Project Directory Structure for new projects.	3-29-11	CFL CADD Standards Manual chapter 2 (Directory Structures) Chapter02_x30.pdf Date of Field Work.zip Date of Field Work folder to be added under Survey\Field\ folder for survey work trips.
CFL CADD File Tracker.xls	Excel spreadsheet to document and track critical CADD files.	5-06-09
CFL CADD Std Change Form.pdf	Change request form for CFL CADD Standards Manual.	9-17-09	Send to the CFL Engineering Systems Coordinator at Michael.daigler@dot.gov
Training Files Links
"MicroStation "Basic Training".zip	MicroStation (.dgn) files used for MicroStation "Basic Training" Videos.	7-14-09	CADD Help and Reference Page
Geopak "Basic Training".zip	MicroStation (.dgn) and Geopak files used for Geopak "Basic Training" excercises.	7-14-09	CADD Help and Reference Page
CRAM Sessions	CADD Rehearsals Anytime for MicroStation & Geopak: CRAM sessions are individual CADD training sessions with MicroStation (.dgn) files and exercise instructions	8-19-09	CADD Help and Reference Page

Other Related Download Links

CADD DRAWINGS (Standard Plans, CFL Details and Templates)

• FLH Standard Drawings (FP-03)
• FLH Standard Drawings (FP-96)
• CFLHD Detail Drawings
• CFLHD Template Drawings and Files
• EFLHD Detail Drawings
• WFLHD Detail Drawings
• State DOT Standard Drawings

CADD / Design Tools

• Earthwork and Grading Summary Files (coming soon)
• Quality Control Review Guide for Staking Data .pdf
• www.ihsdm.org (link to outside source for IHSDM software download)