• 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…
  • Cross Section References

    When I cut my cross sections, I had my curb return model referenced into the sheets as they were cut, and they have even been annotated with the Drawing Model Annotation tool. Now that I need to print the sheets, the curb return model is turned off in…
  • Default-3D and Default models attaching independently.

    Hello, ORD CE 2021 R2 Version 10.10.21.04 I've set up a file to cut a cross section at an entrance on my roadway project. When cutting the cross section I noticed the 3D graphics from the entrance (a civil cell referenced from another file) weren…
  • Tear-drop Roundabout 3D Modelling

    Hi, What is the best way of setting up alignments to 3D model a tear-drop Roundabout (a fully mountable small tear-drop shape concrete island located offset from the approach leg CL)? Thanks!
  • ORD IFC Export

    Hi Everyone, I am new to this IFC world and wanted your opinion. We have a project where we are modelling everything in ORD and the client is requesting input files (IFC) to be imported into BIM 360. I have searched everywhere online and I couldn…
  • Hello What can be used to connect a conduit to a house?

    I am still learning how to work with drainage and utilities and have to put the current sewer pipes in OpenRoads. Now I noticed this also depends on the library we have too, since our library or feature definition is not up to date, late on i'll have…
  • Unable to extract utility from graphic

    I have created a hydraulic model and have been using it for a few weeks- now I am unable to extract utilities from graphics on any line I draw in the file and "Progress File" message pops up. Is there a way to get past this error without creating a new…
  • Cross Section Element Annotations

    Hello, I am trying to annotate an element in my cross-sections so that it updates automatically when my corridor changes. Specifically, I am trying to annotate the bottom elevation of a swale so that when the elevation changes, the label moves with…
  • Create Cut Fill Volumes: How to use the "Custom" option?

    Using the Create Cut Fill Volumes tool, I've successfully figured out how to incorporate not only cut and fill, but existing topsoil stripping, existing pavement removal, rock excavation, and proposed topsoil - all in one shot. It's quite convenient.…
  • 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 Road profiles and 3D Cuts

    Question about profiles and 3D Cuts. We have a road profile that when displaying 3D Cuts we get a weird cell showing up along the profile. Where is the ORD setting that controls the cell or object that is displayed in 3D Cuts? Thanks in advance
  • losing point controls if we check in and reopen the same file

    We are facing New issues with ORD using ProjectWise, losing point controls if we check in and reopen the same file. i am controling my points from refrence files
  • Clip reference - ORD Connect - Crashing into itself

    Hello all, Every time I add a clip reference the corridor seems to crash into itself.
  • 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…
  • Cross Section Drawing Seed - OpenRoads Connect Edition

    Hello, I have watched the video below which goes over how to create a cross section sheet seed. https://learn.bentley.com/app/VideoPlayer/LinkToIndividualCourse?LearningPathID=113449&CourseId=122400&MediaID=5014676 Can someone further explain…
  • clip a 3d solid from a corridor

    Hello, I would like to make a cut in a corridor sidewalk because I have to model a ford/crossing (like the picture). I use OPENROADS DESIGNER. My idea is to place a solid 3D (the blue one in the picture), and clip it from the corridor. After…