CADD Resources and Data Standards

ProjectWise external client access

Anyone authorized to access MnDOT data through our Bentley ProjectWise system must be aware of the information and practices in the following documents.

Data management practices (PDF) for any MnDOT Bentley ProjectWise system user

Bentley license requirement for external partners using MnDOT ProjectWise
As of May 8th, 2021 every external project partner connecting to MnDOT’s ProjectWise system must provide their own Bentley License and software.

Getting a Bentley license: Small user base or short term license’s may be obtained via: Bentley Virtuosity for Project Delivery
Bentley also offers larger corporate license products. You will need to work with Bentley to determine which license type best fits your needs.
Bentley’s “ProjectWise Explorer Virtuoso Subscription” generally allows:

Install of a desktop ProjectWise Explorer (PWE) client.
Access to ProjectWise – but not use of other Bentley software.

Should you be asked about MnDOT’s ProjectWise system:
MnDOT’s ProjectWise servers and files are on-premise and not in the cloud. Stipulate to Bentley that any license you would get should allow you to install a Bentley ProjectWise Explorer desktop client and use it to connect via a Gateway (Current ProjectWise ver.10.00.03.434).

ProjectWise external access with ProjectWise Explorer
For external partners that have ProjectWise Explorer, here are the steps to configure your ProjectWise network settings to see MnDOT's data sources: ProjectWise Explorer External Access (PDF)

You will need your own BentleySelectServer Licensing activated to use this option.

Disclaimer

This site is an access point to MnDOT’s agency wide Bentley Systems Inc. based CADD resources and information for using MnDOT’s Bentley ProjectWise system to access project data.

CONNECT Edition OpenRoads Designer

Consultant partners are directed to their MnDOT contract and its project manager regarding which CADD Standard applies to specific deliverables. Use of these standard workspaces allows designers to create CADD documents that adhere to MnDOT publication standards for engineering plans. The ProjectWise system may only be accessed by MnDOT staff and external partners who have obtained an access authorization from their MnDOT Project Manager.

Bentley, Bentley ProjectWise and Bentley CONNECT Edition OpenRoads are trademarks of Bentley Systems Incorporated and are used here for specificity and clarification only.

Access to the information and resources under this site are subject to acceptance of the MnDOT CADD Data Standards Disclaimer. Be aware of your responsibility regarding the quality of the data on this site.

CADD resources - Bentley V8i SS10

This site provides access to MnDOT’s agency wide CADD resources. They are in the agency standard Bentley Power GEOPAK format. Use of these files allows designers to create CADD documents that adhere to MnDOT publication standards for engineering plans.

CADD resources – Bentley CONNECT Edition

This site provides access to MnDOT’s agency wide CADD resources. They are in the agency standard Bentley CONNECT Edition format. Use of these files allows designers to create CAD documents that adhere to MnDOT publication standards for engineering plans.

Bentley CONNECT Edition CADD Data Standards

Resources
MnDOT-CADDStandards-CE-Workspace (Zip): MnDOT’s Bentley CONNECT Edition based cells, fonts, line styles, seed files, dgnlibs, etc. for download - last update August 2025