I received a workspace from TxDOT but it needs modification. I am wanting to be able to draw (for example a easement line) in the Geometry Builder, however while the feature (ES_Easement) is in the Feature Definitions/Symbology and the Template, it is not located for use in the Feature Definition Tool. Is there a way to add it to the Feature Definition Tool? I have searched on the forums and on Bentley Learn and cannot find anything. I'm currently using ORD 2021 Release 1 v.10.10.01.03 Below is my example.
Located here:
Not located here:
Stephen, first the Element Templates and Feature Symbologies don't matter. The GB is only looking for Alignment or Linear Feature Definitions. Second, you inserted graphics above don't show enough of the FD folder structure to know if you are even browsing into the same folder / subfolder structure. I've been using the GB quite a bit lately and have not experienced what you are describing. ... I would first make sure that you are browsing into the exact same folder / subfolder location.
Hi Mark, I am fairly new to ORD (3 months in) and I am unfamiliar to the folder structures for ORD, I believe the folder structure for me is C:\TXDOT\CONNECT\Configuration\Organization-Civil\TXDOT\Dgnlib\Feature Definitions all of my dgnlibs reside in there for the Aligment and Linear Feature Definitions to read. They (dgnlibs) have been updated with new information, but I am pretty sure that this is not what I am looking for. Do you have an example of where I should be looking?
Missing Easement option, I would think it would be here.
The GB pulls FDs from the same place as the Explorer shows. So what is the exact Folder > subfolder > subfolder locate where this Easement is in the Explorer ORD Standards? ... and are you saying that you cannot browse to that same folder > subfolder > subfolder location in the GB? I have not experienced this. I see the same FDs that I see in the Explorer - Alignments and Linears and the same folders and subfolders in each area.
Yes I cannot browse to that same folder > subfolder > subfolder location in the GB. Here is my exact folder structure in ORD standards.
So Standards>Feature Definition>Survey>Easement.
Do they need to be in the Linear folder Structure? Instead of Survey? If so I believe I can Export an xml to import into the Linear folder structure.
The GB only uses Alignment and Linear Feature Definitions just like all ORD Geometry. You are browsing into the Survey FDs. The GB isn't designed to see those.
Answer Verified By: Stephen Macdonald
Yes as I was typing my last reply I finally understood what you were saying, thank you for your help with a new guy to ORD.