• End Condition Exception Not Following Horizontal Feature Constraint

    I am trying to apply an end condition exception to a template that has a right outside edge of pavement that is controlled by a horizontal feature constraint so the outside edge of pavement is able to vary (for example, at a turn lane taper transition…
  • Issue Using the Same Feature Definition for Template Trigger Lines on Both Sides of a Corridor

    When running templates with trigger lines in ORD, I am finding that I cannot have trigger lines on both sides of a corridor that search for the same feature definition. An example would be using a trigger line that starts left of the center of my template…
  • Analyze Pond - No Results

    I am working in MicroStation Power GEOPAK V8i. I have a terrain file, existing ground, corridors, etc. all working no problem. I am attempting to model in a detention pond for a storm sewer design. The current iteration for the "pond" will be a detention…
  • Mesh surface from detailed LiDAR data of the face of a cliff instead of a DTM?

    Hello, I have situation where I don't think I can accurately model the existing conditions with a DTM. DTM definition meaning 1 Z value for a pair of XY coordinates. Well, picture the face of a cliff, there may be several Z values for one XY coordinate…
  • Can someone explain the difference between a imodel file and a IFC file? please

    Good Morning, Can someone explain to me what the difference is between a imodel file and a IFC file, please? I assume that the IFC file (when the details have been hammered out) will be a file format that can be exchanged between different CADD software…
  • Modifying Attributes of 3D linework generated within ORD

    I was once told never to modify elements in the 3D view of a ORD model. Does that include changing it's attributes and/or level directly in the 3D view? As I understand it, ORD should automatically create the 3D "profile" linework attributes in 3D based…
  • DRAPING SURFACES (USING STENCIL)

    can we use stecil command in openroads designer to drape multiple 2D surfaces onto terrain (or any 3d surface) simultaneously? Right now i have to use this commande for ONE 2D SURFACE at a time. I have multiple such 2D surfaces in my model hence it is…
  • ORD- old/orphaned Components after updates to corridor (Corridor Modeling)

    Hello all, I was wondering why is my file holding on to old components. I added the superelevation and it kept the old pavement. I am working out of ORD Release 2 - 2019 I am unable to delete this component and it does not exist in the explorer…
  • Importing Geometry from GPK isn't Working Correctly

    I have a model in openroads that was created off of imported geopak profiles. This model has been updated many times with this same gpk and it correctly replaced the previous profile. However, for some reason in the last two weeks when I import the new…
  • Workflow of creating Box culvert in Open roads

    Hi, I am trying to explore the options for creating Box culvert within Open road designer. Can some one help me in understanding to create box culverts, CUP, VUP etc.. can we make 3D model within ORD or we have to do the 3D model in any other software…
  • Point Control to Corridor

    I am modeling a bike trail with switchbacks and would like to create a point control that ties into the edge of trail that is part of the same corridor. When creating the point control the corridor is not listed as an option in the dropdown. What is the…
  • Workspace - OpenRoads

    Hello all, I am fairly new to OpenRoads and would like to create a workspace (on my local drive) because OpenRoads is slow while using projectwise. Also, for some reason I do not have the program data folder in my C drive. If there is a helpful…
  • How do I make a 3D complex chain appear in cross sections?

    I have a 3D complex chain that runs next to an alignment. I assigned this complex chain to a feature definition of SUW (SUE Water) and I'm trying to figure out how to make it appear in my cross sections that I cut. The complex chain in question is in…
  • Why won't my Corridor Objects Toolbox open?

    I cannot get my Corridor Objects Toolbox to open. It was working a few days ago, but now I cannot get it to pop up. I have tried it in several different corridor model dgns. It is all the same result. I will click on the tool and then select the corridor…
  • OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition - Processing Corridors

    Hello all, I am using OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition and I have a couple of questions regarding corridors. I am fairly new to this program, so I will try my best to describe my issue. There are templates that keep getting updated by someone. I…
  • [PowerCivil SS4] Why does exporting a terrain model require read-write access?

    Why does exporting a terrain model require read-write access? The same question was asked at the link below 3 years ago but was never actually answered. I do not want to change the file, just export it to a different format. We need to be able…
  • Master String 2D to 3D

    Hello, may someone help me please? I have a survey that I have imported into MX and I have designed a new model which contains a couple of master strings with a vertical alignment, and when I hoover over the strings they show z=-999, how can I relate…
  • InRoads - Cross Sections and Cut and Fill

    Hi! So for the past 10 years I have been creating profiles and cut and fill plans of landscapes no problem in Powercivil by extracting graphics and building .tin files etc etc from a 3D file. I'm now trying to find a good work flow to do this in the…
  • How do I create only a 3D model view in PowerCivil? I have created 2D/3D but cannot delete 2D.

    Hi, How do I create only a 3D model view in PowerCivil? I have created 2D/3D but cannot delete the 2D. Thanks. .
  • How to Create Custom SUDA Drainage Nodes

    Hello, I am in charge of getting our company switched over from PowerGEOPAK SS2 to PowerGEOPAK SS4. We have gone through some Bentley training and watched online tutorials and read information through here and general Google searches. I thought I had…
  • PTV Vissim <-> Bentley Integration

    Hi Experts I've structured a model in PowerCivil with a co-ordinate system matching ConceptStation, such that the exported .alg builds up a model in ConceptStation in the defined concept area. When exporting an .inpx from ConceptStation to Vissim…
  • What are designers doing with point clouds from UAS?

    Hello everyone, I have been surveying and designing civil projects for 15 years. Most of that time worked with GEOPAK. When we processed surveys with the .smd the linework was generated and gave the designer a view of the site on the computer. A .tin…
  • Civil Cell will not tie down

    I am attempting to place some civil cells in a design file and am running into errors. In the plan view (top down) everything looks correct, but in isometric views, the civil cell is always attached to the surrounding terrain or template drops. the civil…
  • How to display design 3D features in InRoads SS4?

    I need to display the 3D design features in InRoads SS4 / or any specific feature of the design top surface. How to do it?
  • Need help creating a 3D surface to be used with InRoads. Starting odd with a large .tif file

    Need help creating a 3D surface to be used with InRoads. Starting odd with a large .tif file I have been asked to set up the 3D model of the existing surface so it can be use in design of a new highway (using InRoads). I have been provided with a TIFF…