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Default-3D and Default models attaching independently.

Jean Mouton — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:10:53 GMT

Hello,

ORD CE 2021 R2 Version 10.10.21.04

I've set up a file to cut a cross section at an entrance on my roadway project. When cutting the cross section I noticed the 3D graphics from the entrance (a civil cell referenced from another file) weren't appearing. Turns out the Default model was referenced to my x-sec file, but the Default-3D model didn't follow. The Default-3D isn't listed in the references for the 3D view while it IS listed in the Default list. Further experimenting I detached the geometry file of the entrance only to find that the Default-3d model didn't detach. Pic below: Default view on left, Default 3D on right.

How can I stop these models from attaching and detaching independently? The entrance and geometry files reference normally to other files (both Default and Default-3D models attach). I've used this exact workflow before without incident. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Proposed Terrain Creation - Remove Null Points from Graphical Filter

Jean Mouton — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:13:28 GMT

Hello All. Running 2021 R2. I've modified a KYTC template for my project. The template uses "switch points" to control whether the end condition and sholder is displayed (for use at intersections, entrances, etc.). My corridor is set up and I used the KYTC presets in the Graphical Filter to create a propsed surface from the corridor. The problem I'm having is that the graphical filter included the switch points (null points) in the triangulation. How can I get rid of these points in the proposed surface? I've included screenshots below:

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Problems with Lidar and Terrain Model

Jean Mouton — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:25:14 GMT

Currently trying to use Lidar data (.las) from the state of KY to make an inroads DTM. When trying to import into inroads SS2 the coordinates and elevations are way off. I tried to import in SS4 using the "Create From File" civil terrain tool. This will bring the data in correctly coordinate and elevation wise, but I am unable to filter out trees, buildings, etc (iso lidar with trees.jpeg). Finally, I've imported using point cloud tools and ended up with the same mess as when I imported from SS2 (iso point cloud and plan point cloud jpegs). These files work fine for the client who uses ArcGIS. They also provided .lasx and .lasd files. Am I missing something? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Components Not Displaying in Corridor

Jean Mouton — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:21:50 GMT

I'm having trouble getting components to display in my corridor. The linear features are all there, but only have components on the right side. I'm still new to OpenRoads (2020 Release 3 10.14.04.04) so I'm not sure what's causing this; probably something simple. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Multiple Surfaces Displayed in Cross Sections

Jean Mouton — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:16:58 GMT

I merged two surfaces together to create the existing surface for my design. Upon cutting cross sections I see that both surfaces are displayed instead of just the merged surface. I'm new to OpenRoads (2020 Release 3). Is this caused by the way I merged the surfaces? They are terrains imported from InRoads dtms. Is there a way to turn off the primary surface and keep the merged surface without rerunning my cross sections?

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Delete a component from a template transition?

Jean Mouton — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:12:45 GMT

I'm using SS2 and Inroads 8.11.07.615. I'm working on fixing some discrepancies in my road surface. I've deleted some unwanted subgrade components from the templates, but pieces of the unwanted components show up in the transition. After examining the points in each template, the affected points are no longer a part of these unwanted components. A screenshot of the transition is attached. How can I delete a component from a template transition? I've tried editing it in the transition editor, but it deletes the asphalt surface (blue) component first. Is there a way to switch which component you are deleting? This occurs in several places so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Milling & Leveling & Wedging Component Quantities

Jean Mouton — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:23:55 GMT

I'm trying to get component quatities for my Milling and Leveling & Wedging components. They display fine in cross sections, but when I use Roadway Designer Component Quantities they do not compute.They are "on top" of each other in the template. Could that be the problem? Could it be a style issue? As far as I can tell they are closed shapes. Inroads SS2 8.11.07.615 Thanks for help and suggestions.

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Using Components in Earthwork Quantites?

Jean Mouton — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:14:31 GMT

Hello All,

Currently, I'm working on producing cross sections for earthwork quantities on a highway project. There are a number of subgrade components on each template. Is it possible to compute end area volumes using these components and an existing surface, or do I need to use a subgrade surface? I've tried creating a subgrade surface that runs along the bottom of these components, but I end up with a big mess. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Road Widening Cross Section Issue - Leveling and Wedging

Jean Mouton — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:20:45 GMT

I'm working on a road widening project and am having trouble getting the cross sections to display correctly. There is a leveling and wedging component, as well as a milling component underneath our asphalt base. The template below looks like what I'm aiming for.

I've set up alignments so that points LT_OVERLAY, LT_LW, RT_LW, RT_OVERLAY are controlled by point controls. However, The points in the component aren't being drawn in the order that I want. Going down the corridor sometimes it looks right, but other times it looks like this:

What do I need to do to keep the component from attaching to the existing surface? Is there a way to force the points to be drawn in a certain order? Also you'll note the upper right point control seems to be ignored. This is Inroads SS2 version 8.11.07.615. This project is 4 miles long so there are many templates that I'll need to modify. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Text Node with Background looks bad in 3D

Jean Mouton — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:20:11 GMT

I'm doing a fly thru of a road project and want to put text nodes above houses to show the property owners. In 3D, the text blends with the background, I assume because they are coplanar. I've looked for a solution in the forums, but haven't found anyone with this problem. Is probably a setting or something silly I missed. The pic below is rendered (draft setup, environment: physical sky, location based lighting), but text also appears bad in smooth view. If there is a better way of doing this labeling, please let me know. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.