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OpenCities Map

Geospatial software for digital cities

Engineering Modeling Capabilities in a Geospatial Environment

Efficiently document and model assets in a 2D or 3D geospatial environment. OpenCities Map products seamlessly and intuitively integrate with the most common spatial databases including Oracle Spatial, SQL Server Spatial, PostgreSQL (PostGIS), and Esri (FGBD, ArcGIS Server and online). Establishing a single source of truth for your entire 2D and 3D dataset provides up-to-date data for everyone who needs access.

*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.

  • OpenCities Map PowerView
  • OpenCities Map PowerView Computer Software Screen Mockup

    What is OpenCities Map PowerView?

    OpenCities Map PowerView enables you to view map assets and perform light 2D feature acquisition and editing. It supports GPS and editing capabilities, making it ideal for field-based operations that require feature editing. It is an entry-level product to view and edit 2D geospatial information. OpenCities Map PowerView offers placement methods that convert CAD element creation tools into feature-based element creation tools. CAD users can continue to use familiar MicroStation capabilities to create feature-based map elements without learning a new workflow. You can also create in-house placement methods for more specific needs.

    CAPABILITIES

    Create Intelligent Geospatial Objects

    Enrich CAD-based mapping workflows by expanding MicroStation’s capabilities with feature-based modeling. Customized placement methods could be created to accelerate design and avoid error.

    Improved Interoperability

    Direct querying of and imports from leading spatial databases (read-only) such as Oracle Spatial, Microsoft SQL Server, Esri File Geodatabase, ArcGIS Server & Online, PostgreSQL (PostGIS) and Web Feature Service (WFS), providing you with seamless and intuitive access to spatial data from a variety of sources. Integrates with the most common spatial databases and data formats.

    Geospatial SDK Development Platform

    Subject matter experts can create their own custom GIS application to meet their unique needs. OpenCities Map provides base geospatial functionality and database connectivity to build custom GIS solutions.

    Better Geospatial Workflows

    Easily edit and manage 2D data in a seamless workflow with quick streaming and direct data access.

    Intelligent Geospatial Objects

    Provides 2D design capabilities for creating and maintaining engineering-quality spatial data.

    Unifies Spatial Information

    Ensures data integrity and enforces business rules, as well as integrates geospatial information.

    Data Sheet

  • OpenCities Map Advanced
  • OpenCities Map Advanced Computer Software Screen Mockup

    What is OpenCities Map Advanced?

    OpenCities Map Advanced includes a rich set of capabilities that substantially increase productivity by enabling feature-based modeling workflows through its schema file. It allows you to define a set of features to be captured along with their related properties, symbology, annotation, and behaviors. By extending the MicroStation DGN format with XFM, OpenCities Map Advanced provides an environment that ensures geometric and business property accuracy while still allowing access to powerful MicroStation tools. OpenCities Map Advanced offers placement methods that convert CAD element creation tools into feature-based element creation tools. CAD users can continue to use familiar MicroStation capabilities to create feature-based map elements without learning a new workflow.

    CAPABILITIES

    Define a Feature Data Model with Business Properties

    Rich set of capabilities that substantially increase your productivity by enabling feature-based modeling workflows through its schema file. The desktop software allows you to define a set of features to be captured along with their related properties, symbology, annotation, and behaviors.

    Connect to the Most Common Spatial Database

    Edit, maintain, and manage your 3D city model data including unstructured and structured data such as geospatial, architectural, and engineering designs, point clouds, and reality meshes. Seamlessly integrate with the most common spatial databases.

    Customizable Feature-oriented Placement Methods

    Convert CAD element creation tools into feature-based element creation tools. You can continue to use familiar MicroStation capabilities to create feature-based map elements without learning a new workflow. You can also create in-house placement methods for more specific needs.

    Unifies 2D and 3D Spatial Information

    Ensures data integrity and enforces business rules, as well as integrates geospatial information.

    Preserve CAD Standards to Create Intelligent GIS Objects

    Generates highly accurate spatial data for infrastructure workflows.

    Increase Interoperability

    Integrates with the most common spatial databases and data formats.

    Accelerate Digital Maturity

    Smartly convert CAD drawings into geospatial features and upload them in a spatial database.

    Data Sheet

  • OpenCities Map Ultimate
  • OpenCities Map Ultimate Computer Software Screen Mockup

    What is OpenCities Map Ultimate?

    Full power of MicroStation, which includes all of the 3D editing and solid modeling tools, OpenCities Map Ultimate gives you access to a full collection of spatial analysis and presentation capabilities using 2D and 3D data. This includes the ability to create buffers around objects, perform topology overlays, create thematic 2D and 3D maps, detect 3D collisions, as well as capabilities to perform shadow and solar analysis. Work with reality data such as raster, STM, point cloud, and reality meshes to bring context to streamline workflows, simplify decision-making and ensure efficient project completion. OpenCities Map Ultimate provides high-level tools to work with reality data and extract information from it. You can easily add semantic information to 3D reality meshes using the classification feature.

    CAPABILITIES

    Integrate Reality Context

    Integrate, process, and stream reality modeling data such as large-scale reality meshes, point clouds, scalable terrain models, and raster data for use in an engineering CAD environment along with a native spatial database connection.

    Connect to the Most Common Spatial Database

    Edit, maintain, and manage your 3D city model data including unstructured and structured data such as geospatial, architectural, and engineering designs, point clouds, and reality meshes. Seamlessly integrate with the most common spatial databases.

    Create Intelligent Geospatial Objects

    Work with 2D and 3D design productivity capabilities for creating and maintaining engineering-quality spatial data of city assets.

    Better Integration of Reality Data into Geospatial Workflows

    Work with reality data to bring context to streamline workflows.

    Interconnect Engineering Data with the GIS Environment

    Bring your engineering data within your GIS environment.

    Increase Interoperability

    Integrates with the most common spatial databases and data formats.

    Accelerate Digital Maturity

    Smartly convert CAD drawings into geospatial features and upload them in a spatial database.

    Data Sheet

OpenCities Map PowerView Computer Software Screen Mockup

What is OpenCities Map PowerView?

OpenCities Map PowerView enables you to view map assets and perform light 2D feature acquisition and editing. It supports GPS and editing capabilities, making it ideal for field-based operations that require feature editing. It is an entry-level product to view and edit 2D geospatial information. OpenCities Map PowerView offers placement methods that convert CAD element creation tools into feature-based element creation tools. CAD users can continue to use familiar MicroStation capabilities to create feature-based map elements without learning a new workflow. You can also create in-house placement methods for more specific needs.

CAPABILITIES

Create Intelligent Geospatial Objects

Enrich CAD-based mapping workflows by expanding MicroStation’s capabilities with feature-based modeling. Customized placement methods could be created to accelerate design and avoid error.

Improved Interoperability

Direct querying of and imports from leading spatial databases (read-only) such as Oracle Spatial, Microsoft SQL Server, Esri File Geodatabase, ArcGIS Server & Online, PostgreSQL (PostGIS) and Web Feature Service (WFS), providing you with seamless and intuitive access to spatial data from a variety of sources. Integrates with the most common spatial databases and data formats.

Geospatial SDK Development Platform

Subject matter experts can create their own custom GIS application to meet their unique needs. OpenCities Map provides base geospatial functionality and database connectivity to build custom GIS solutions.

Better Geospatial Workflows

Easily edit and manage 2D data in a seamless workflow with quick streaming and direct data access.

Intelligent Geospatial Objects

Provides 2D design capabilities for creating and maintaining engineering-quality spatial data.

Unifies Spatial Information

Ensures data integrity and enforces business rules, as well as integrates geospatial information.

Data Sheet

OpenCities Map Advanced Computer Software Screen Mockup

What is OpenCities Map Advanced?

OpenCities Map Advanced includes a rich set of capabilities that substantially increase productivity by enabling feature-based modeling workflows through its schema file. It allows you to define a set of features to be captured along with their related properties, symbology, annotation, and behaviors. By extending the MicroStation DGN format with XFM, OpenCities Map Advanced provides an environment that ensures geometric and business property accuracy while still allowing access to powerful MicroStation tools. OpenCities Map Advanced offers placement methods that convert CAD element creation tools into feature-based element creation tools. CAD users can continue to use familiar MicroStation capabilities to create feature-based map elements without learning a new workflow.

CAPABILITIES

Define a Feature Data Model with Business Properties

Rich set of capabilities that substantially increase your productivity by enabling feature-based modeling workflows through its schema file. The desktop software allows you to define a set of features to be captured along with their related properties, symbology, annotation, and behaviors.

Connect to the Most Common Spatial Database

Edit, maintain, and manage your 3D city model data including unstructured and structured data such as geospatial, architectural, and engineering designs, point clouds, and reality meshes. Seamlessly integrate with the most common spatial databases.

Customizable Feature-oriented Placement Methods

Convert CAD element creation tools into feature-based element creation tools. You can continue to use familiar MicroStation capabilities to create feature-based map elements without learning a new workflow. You can also create in-house placement methods for more specific needs.

Unifies 2D and 3D Spatial Information

Ensures data integrity and enforces business rules, as well as integrates geospatial information.

Preserve CAD Standards to Create Intelligent GIS Objects

Generates highly accurate spatial data for infrastructure workflows.

Increase Interoperability

Integrates with the most common spatial databases and data formats.

Accelerate Digital Maturity

Smartly convert CAD drawings into geospatial features and upload them in a spatial database.

Data Sheet

OpenCities Map Ultimate Computer Software Screen Mockup

What is OpenCities Map Ultimate?

Full power of MicroStation, which includes all of the 3D editing and solid modeling tools, OpenCities Map Ultimate gives you access to a full collection of spatial analysis and presentation capabilities using 2D and 3D data. This includes the ability to create buffers around objects, perform topology overlays, create thematic 2D and 3D maps, detect 3D collisions, as well as capabilities to perform shadow and solar analysis. Work with reality data such as raster, STM, point cloud, and reality meshes to bring context to streamline workflows, simplify decision-making and ensure efficient project completion. OpenCities Map Ultimate provides high-level tools to work with reality data and extract information from it. You can easily add semantic information to 3D reality meshes using the classification feature.

CAPABILITIES

Integrate Reality Context

Integrate, process, and stream reality modeling data such as large-scale reality meshes, point clouds, scalable terrain models, and raster data for use in an engineering CAD environment along with a native spatial database connection.

Connect to the Most Common Spatial Database

Edit, maintain, and manage your 3D city model data including unstructured and structured data such as geospatial, architectural, and engineering designs, point clouds, and reality meshes. Seamlessly integrate with the most common spatial databases.

Create Intelligent Geospatial Objects

Work with 2D and 3D design productivity capabilities for creating and maintaining engineering-quality spatial data of city assets.

Better Integration of Reality Data into Geospatial Workflows

Work with reality data to bring context to streamline workflows.

Interconnect Engineering Data with the GIS Environment

Bring your engineering data within your GIS environment.

Increase Interoperability

Integrates with the most common spatial databases and data formats.

Accelerate Digital Maturity

Smartly convert CAD drawings into geospatial features and upload them in a spatial database.

Data Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

OpenCities Map is a comprehensive geospatial software used to document and model 2D and 3D assets for digital cities. It enables CAD-based mapping workflows within a federated geospatial environment.

The price of OpenCities Map PowerView, OpenCities Map Advanced, and OpenCities Map Ultimate varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore, you get a Virtuoso Subscription which means you get the software AND the training, expert services, and custom mentoring you need to get started quickly.

Processor
Intel® or AMD® processor 1.0 GHz or greater. MicroStation is not supported on a CPU that does not support SSE2

Operating System
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016 (64 bit), Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

Virtualized Environments
Citrix XenApp 7.15 64-bit on Windows Server 2012 R2

Memory
4 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended

Disk Space
25 GB minimum, up to 40 GB depending on additional installations such as companion features and companion products

Connectivity
Internet connectivity is required to use some features and install software pre-requisites.

For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.

Licensing and Subscription options

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One-year license with training

Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses

Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals.

With no contract required, it’s easy to get started quickly.

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One-time purchase with support

Perpetual License with SELECT

A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:

  • License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
  • Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.

Annual renewal quotes are delivered directly to your inbox, and our experienced Renewal Representatives are available to answer your questions and guide you through any changes you’d like to make.

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For larger organizations with in-depth requirements, we offer plans to provide global pricing and access to our comprehensive portfolio of solutions and success plan services. Contact us about how to get access to software, global best practices, implementation services, training, and technical support to help your organization realize its full potential while addressing your unique needs.

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