• Terrain Model Will not Plot Screened - Issue with Feature Definition

    I have a terrain model I am trying to plot as my existing terrain that will not plot grayscale. I am referencing in the terrain model with the logical set to "Screen 1". I have my feature definition set to "Existing Ground" which is pulling from the CTDOT…
  • Import Bentley Survey Format (SQLite) not working

    Ive been working with extracted lidar that was done in MS Connect and I need to bring it into ORD Connect Edition (Version 10.09.00.91) and create a Field Book that will then be exported as a Bentley Survey Format (.SQLite) and then imported by the surveyor…
  • Custom Mouse Key Clicks

    In AutoCAD, there is a pretty easy way to set the right click to end commands or go to the selection tool would be the equivalent for ORD. Is there a way to customize the Right click or both buttons at once or even pushing down on the scroll wheel to…
  • is there an accepted standard working unit for ORD?

    Is there an accepted standard working unit for ORD? If i set the units to 10,000/FT annotation seems to work correctly. if i use a different unit, such as our company standard or a client standard, the annotation does not come in at the correct size.…
  • ORD Properties Menu "no content to display"

    Hi there, I'm using OpenRoads Designer. For some reason, when I have the properties menu docked it'll be working just fine. However, if I leave the properties palette docked and open a different .DGN, the properties menu will then display "no content…
  • Error importing .ird into OpenRoads Designer

    After creating and finishing a project using ConceptStation, I exported the project's elements to be used into ORD. The first time I tried to import the .ird I got the message that I had not imported the horizontal and vertical geometry beforehand. Therefore…
  • ORD - Generating Plan & Profile Sheet

    Hello, I am trying to generate Plan & profile sheets following ODOT's example videos. I have generated the proposed alignments in the BK file and generated the GP drawings using the design2d file from the create design files application. I referenced…
  • How to remove breakline from terrain?

    I drew 2 lines and added them to a terrain as breaklines. I then deleted those 2 lines, but their effect on the terrain remains. Since they now don't exist, I can't remove them from the terrain, because I can't click on them. What should I do here…
  • Is there a way to remove station equation station prefix or suffix to none in Connect ORD? Another similar concern is the ability to move PC/PT locations to prevent overlap?

    See screen snip below for information. ORD version 10.07.03.18
  • Civil AccuDraw in vertical Geometry

    I was using Civil Accudraw tool while doing my vertical design in ORD 2019 R1.I'm facing two problems 1. Previously there was one tool "dz" which provides the elevation difference from last point. This is currently not appearing. 2. Previously it…
  • ORD Geometry Connector does not work

    hej I am using ORD 10.07.03.18, with Geometry Connector Tool I cannot select neither Begin nor the End Element. I am quite sure that in the previous release (before refresh) it worked as desired. Are you able to use this tool successfully? I wonder…
  • Importing a DEM to a Terrain model; is there a way to change the geographical coordinate system in the file options?

    Maybe I am just doing something wrong so feel free to call me out on that too. Here is the problem as it seems to occur, In PA we have some LIDAR data stored as DEMs it tends to be cleaner than the LAS data that is also provided. It actually is in PA…
  • 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…
  • Quantity Manager for ORD?

    We as a DOT are in process of switching from SS4 to ORD. I am very comfortable calculating quantities so far in ORD but there seems to be no equivalent of Quantity Manager. This was a great feature for recording all of our pay items and quickly harvesting…
  • Openroads - Terrain Export (InroadsDTM)

    All, I was wondering if anyone knew why my ORD keeps crashing when I try to export my terrain into an InroadsDTM. It works perfectly fine when I export it as a LandXML. Thank you.
  • Splitting up a design for a 4D simulation

    Hi all We're looking into incorporating the 3D models created by corridors into a BIM environment - specifically the 4D construction/ phasing simulation. From ORD 2018 Release 4. What is the best way to export the model in sections for this purpose…
  • SUE - OpenRoads Designer 2D and 3D not syncing up

    Hi All, I am currently using SUE in ORD Version 3 on ProjectWise and am currently coming up against the issue of when I alter something in my 2D model (i.e. location or rotation of a node) it does not update the 3D model and becomes out of sync. I…
  • OpenRoads Designer Crashes when Moving Conduit to Node after Extracting Utility by Graphic

    Hi Everyone, I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on this problem, or whether it is just a bug in the software. My working process is as follows: 1. Bring in my utilities strings 2. Use the "Extract from Graphic" tool to place my conduits…
  • How to fix crash when using ORD Subsurface Utilities Place Node "by Conduit Invert (with split)"

    Product: OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition Update 2 - Version 10.02.00.60 Issue: How to stop program from crashing when using ORD Subsurface Utilities > Layout > Place Node "by Conduit Invert (with split) on a conduit that was created with the…
  • OpenRoads Designer - Surface selection with non-triangulated features only

    I have a surface that contains features only (non-triangulated). I am attempting to add it as a corridor reference so that I can set a style constraint in my templates. When I go to add the surface as a corridor reference, it prompts me to select the…
  • ORD Updates via CONNECTION client & Change Log

    Hi all, Do Openroads Designer updates appear on CONNECTION client? If not, any idea when that will be a regular occurrence. Also, any change log for those of us awaiting additional features/functionality? Regards, Mark
  • ORD, Static Cross Section Help

    I am in need of some ORD Cross Section assistance. I have tried more than a few times cutting static cross sections into sheets in OpenRoads Designer without much luck for a result that I can deliver as a final deliverable to our team. The sheet files…
  • Very slow Customize Ribbon dialog in ORD

    Is anyone else experiencing massive delay in using the Customize Ribbon dialog in ORD? Using it is fine, but actually opening it takes a while. I am also having a very lengthy wait (5 minutes+) for it to apply menu changes. My version of Microstation…
  • Any way to identify imported Geometry into OpenRoads?

    Hi all, Is there any way at all to identify geometry that has been imported into OR SS4 or ORD? There doesn't seem to be anything anywhere to let the user know it has been imported and has a relationship to an external source. It would be quite useful…
  • Using Design History in ORD?

    I've noticed Design History is enabled again after being disabled in SS3/4 - does this mean it is good to go for ORD? It would be fantastic if so. Testing it, it seems to be working correctly for Microstation elements but crashes when using it for…