My company currently uses GeoPak as the primary software for road design. Currently IT is pushing to transition to OpenRoads. Correct me if I'm wrong but OpenRoads is the all encompassing program that will take the place of InRoads and GeoPak. My question is, can the current project files we have be used in the new software? If we transition will companies still on Geopak be able to read our files. Many of our engineers are resistant to the change, I am not sure if that is reluctance to reconfiguring project standards, or simply preference.
Antonio Hamilton said:OpenRoads is the all encompassing program that will take the place of InRoads and GeoPak.
More or less, correct. Civil data is contained inside the DGN file and accessible within the Explorer dialog.
Antonio Hamilton said:can the current project files we have be used in the new software?
The first Bentley Learn session to review helps answer this question. Long story short, no. However, there are methods and " Bentley resources and services available to assist you." per the following ORD Training list. OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition Training Links
Antonio Hamilton said:If we transition will companies still on Geopak be able to read our files.
No. However, gpk files can be imported. Additionally, LandXML and other formats can be exported from V8i into ORD.
Antonio Hamilton said:reconfiguring project standards
Following client standards for a specific major version of ORD will be key. You'll cause you and your team unnecessary frustration attempting to charge ahead beyond what is established and expected by the client.
Good luck and Godspeed! Hope all this helps!
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Answer Verified By: Antonio Hamilton
Thank you for this thorough answer. All responses have been discussed with my steam as a way to make a decision. I believe we will not be transitioning.
Pinning as an accurate helpful answer.