We are currently using Microstation CE but have a need for OpenRoads CE.
The question is, does OpenRoads CE have features/tools in addition to what is already in Microstation CE.
OpenRoads Designer is a fully functional roads design application. In addition to the MicroStation CAD tools, OpenRoads Designer contains the following functionality - Survey processing, Terrain creation, Alignment design, Corridor creation, Volumes, Drainage modelling and design, Drawing production, and more.
In the V8i world, we installed MicroStation on a users PC if they never used InRoads. But if they did use InRoads, we would install Power InRoads. Rather than have them use up two different licenses, we felt it was better to have them stick to one, even when only drafting in Power InRoads.
We anticipate taking the same approach. Not someone who would ever use the Open Roads tools, we'll install MicroStation CE. Someone who will use the Open Roads tools, even if only some of their time, we'll install Open Roads Designer CE.
Charles (Chuck) Rheault CADD Manager
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