Use the tables below as a guideline to compare some product capabilities when choosing a Bentley product for TopoDOT use. The list only includes products that have been tested for TopoDOT use but there might be more Bentley products capable of hosting TopoDOT. Please let us know if you have a different product in mind.
Compatible Bentley CONNECT Software for TopoDOT 64-bit
| Bentley Platforms | Loads more than 100 million points* | Basic CAD Tools | Meshing Tools | DTM Tools | 3D Modelling | Price |
| MicroStation CONNECT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$ | |
| OpenRoads Designer CONNECT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$$ |
| Bentley OpenRail Designer CONNECT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$$ |
| OpenCities Map PowerView | ✓ | ✓ | $ | |||
| OpenCities Map Advanced | ✓ | ✓ | $$ | |||
| OpenCities Map Ultimate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$ |
| OpenSite Designer CONNECT Edition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$ |
| Context Capture Editor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$ |
*Point limit is determined by how much RAM your machine has. Typical machines with 16 GB of RAM should be able to load 300-400 million points.
*Most Bentley products on the ‘CONNECT’ platform (64-bit) will be compatible with TopoDOT. The above list is a reflection of what has been tested and confirmed by our users.
*It’s assumed that Basic CAD Tools include the following (but not limited to): Point, Polyline, Shape, B-Spline, and Cell Elements.
*Disclaimer: All features here are subject to change and should be confirmed with a Bentley representative before considering. Our main goal here is to point out the compatible platforms that our customers use with TopoDOT.
Compatible Bentley V8i Software for TopoDOT 32-bit
| Bentley Platforms | Loads more than 100 million points* | Basic CAD Tools | Meshing Tools | DTM Tools | 3D Modelling | Price |
| MicroStation V8i | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$ | ||
| MicroStation PowerDraft V8i | ✓ | ✓ | $ | |||
| Bentley Map PowerView V8i | ✓ | $ | ||||
| Bentley Map V8i | ✓ | $$$ | ||||
| Power GEOPAK V8i | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$$ | |
| Power InRoads V8i | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $$$$ | |
| GEOPAK Survey V8i | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | NO DATA | |
| Bentley PowerCivil V8i | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | NO DATA | |
| Bentley MXRoad V8i | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | NO DATA |
*No more than 85 million points can be loaded at one time due to 32-bit software limitations.
*Disclaimer: All features here are subject to change and should be confirmed with a Bentley representative before considering. Our main goal here is to point out the compatible platforms that our customers use with TopoDOT.
9 Comments
Peter Jackson · September 3, 2019 at 10:14 PM
does TopoDOT run on ContextCapture Editor from Bentley Systems?
David Terneus · September 4, 2019 at 11:26 AM
As long as ContextCapture Editor runs on the MicroStation platform (V8i or Connect), TopoDOT should work as well. Doing a quick search on the product, it appears that it runs on the Connect platform. We can get together and test it if you’d like.
Nozer · February 4, 2021 at 4:34 AM
OpenCities Map Connect or OpenCities Map Enterprise Connect are end of life as per Bentley….. Will TopoDOT work on Bentley OpenCities Map Ultimate?
David Terneus · February 5, 2021 at 12:10 PM
It should, as it runs on the Connect platform.
Zoltán · October 18, 2021 at 4:17 AM
Hi! Does TopoDOT run on Bentley OpenSite Designer? Thanks.
David Terneus · October 19, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Hello Zoltán,
I’ve gone ahead and installed OpenSite Designer and tested TopoDOT’s compatibility, and yes, it runs without issue. I’ve gone ahead and added the product compatibility to the table!
Zoltán · October 20, 2021 at 3:26 AM
Thanks
Jeff · January 26, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Can TopoDOT Connect for OpenRoads work while Microstation Connect is installed? I have to uninstall Microstation to get TopoDOT to work with ORD even though it is set up at install to point to ORD.
David Terneus · January 26, 2023 at 11:50 AM
They should both be compatible and able to function at the same time. Reach out to our support team at support@topodot.com so we can take a closer look!