A procedure or tutorial to create channel cross sections from LiDAR with Microstation V8i SS3 Open Roads tools. Cross sections may be uploaded to HECRAS using GeoPAK Cross Section Tools after procedure is complete. Procedure allows a hydraulic engineer to quickly create HECRAS cross sections without knowledge of ArcGIS. The HECAS model may be used to calculate water surface elevation and velocity along a channel. In addition, it may be used to calculate scour.