Create New Project

Ways to Start a New Project

Method	Description
Use a template	Start from standard templates tailored to specific bridge types
Duplicate existing	Copy an existing project as a starting point
From snapshot	Create from a saved project revision

You can also import additional bridge templates into an existing project after it's created. This allows you to combine multiple bridge types or add components from different templates.

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Templates

OpenBrIM Templates

Standard templates developed by OpenBrIM engineers and selected community contributions. These are production-ready and maintained.

Templates From Authors

Community-created templates that haven't been added to the standard collection yet.

What is a template? A template is a pre-configured collection of library components organized for a specific bridge type or task. It streamlines project creation by including only relevant components and organizing them in a logical workflow.

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Template Differences

Different templates show different components in the tree view based on the bridge type.

Steel I Girder	Tub Girder

For example, Tub Girder templates include cross-frames and bottom flange stiffeners that aren't in I Girder templates.

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Customization

Can I customize a template?

Yes. Enterprise clients work with OpenBrIM engineers to customize library objects at no extra cost. Community users can add library components using the search icon above the tree view.

How do templates become standard?

When OpenBrIM engineers create custom components for enterprise projects, they evaluate whether these could benefit all similar projects. If yes, the components become part of the standard template. Private or agency-restricted components remain in the client's workspace only.

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Organizing Projects

Use categories to group related projects (e.g., bridges from the same physical project) into folders.

Enter a category to organize projects

You can then share each project with team members.

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Create a Project

Step 1: Click New on the left sidebar.

Click New to start

Step 2: Select a template category (e.g., PennDOT Refined Analysis Submissions).

Select template category

Step 3: Select the specific template (e.g., PennDOT LRFD Curved).

Select template

Step 4: Enter the project name and category.

Enter project name

Step 5: Click Create.