This presentation is a practical guide for bridge design professionals and CAD managers on how to supplement and customize a Department of Transportation (DOT) OpenBridge WorkSpace using Bentley's OpenBridge Modeler (OBM). It demystifies the structure and function of configuration files, explains the hierarchy of workspace levels, and provides actionable steps for integrating custom standards and resources into OBM environments. The content is designed to empower users to confidently manage configurations, understand the syntax and logic behind configuration files, and apply best practices for maintaining robust, flexible, and standards-compliant workspaces.

Key Concepts to Be Learned

Understanding Configurations and WorkSpaces. Configuration File Structure and Syntax. Configuration Variables. Hierarchy of Configuration Levels. Supplementing a WorkSpace. Configuration Syntax and Advanced Operators. OpenBridge-Specific Variables. Best Practices. This presentation is both a technical reference and a practical playbook for anyone responsible for managing or customizing OBM workspaces, ensuring that users can confidently supplement DOT workspaces to meet agency, company, or project-specific requirements.