I have have a file with many 2d complex shapes and line strings that I would like to convert to Linear Geometry elements. GDOT requires that my file be a 3D design file. Is there any easy way to do this? I tried using "Set Feature Definition" but it only yielded 3D Linear Elements. How do I get them under Linear Geometry in the OpenRoads Model as they require?
The shapes and line strings are for existing property lines, right-of-way, easements etc.
Phillip,
I think the tool you will need is the "Create Civil Rule Feature" found at Geometry > General Tools > Design Elements. You will want to do some testing on that before you get too far in. I suspect the desire for the 3D model is to allow annotation in cross sections. Depending on the software version, items created in this way will not annotate in cross sections. If that is the case, we have had some luck using the Complex By Element tool to generate civil geometry that would annotate.
Hope that helps.
Steve
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Unfortunately, I get the message "Element not valid for tool Complex Chain \ Line" when I either try "Create Civil Rule Feature" or "Complex By Element" when I try to select the element.
Phillip, are you working in a 2D or 3D model while trying to create your linear geometry?
You'll need to confirm with the DOT, but I suspect if they are asking for linear geometry, they are looking for an OpenRoads managed file which will contain both a 2D and 3D model. This is what I would anticipate consuming if I were looking to annotate ROW of Cross Sections for example.
I am using the 3D model. I have previously submitted an OpenRoads managed file with both the 2D and 3D model, but I they told me to redo it using their 3D seed file.