• Function to create points automatically at parcel vertices?

    Hello, I was wondering if this is a function in OpenRoads? We have hundreds of parcel chains, some overlapping sides, and were wondering if it is possible in ORD to avoid having to create a point for each parcel vertex and then snap to that point…
  • Microstation Problem Daily!

    We are using Microstation Version SS10 and InRoads Version SS2. Cogo Points and alignments/figures are created daily on a huge project. Below is the process and problem. Process for the day is as follows: Open Microstation>open file 2. Open…
  • [ORD 2021 R1] COGO Point PT Layout From Radius Point

    Wow,... I could whip this stuff out in InRoads SS2 ... but I digress (it's a bad habit of mine these days living in a COGO world) I cannot figure out a way to layout Point #9 in this diagram. I've laid out Point #6 (the POB), Point #7 (the curve PC…
  • [ORD 2021 R1] COGO Point Layout via "Direction - Alignment" Intersect

    I've been working on the layout of a subdivision and can't get the InRoads Locate tools out of my skull. Those things were a beautiful set of tools for laying out COGO Points. So, does anyone know how I can do a very simple Direction - Alignment intersection…
  • ORD 2019, Civil AccuDraw Station-Offset

    When laying out geometry with Civil AccuDraw, and using Station-Offset, isn’t the exact keyed-in reference / Origin geometry Station supposed to be a Rule? So if the beginning Station of the alignment changes on the reference geometry, the new geometry…
  • ORD 2019 - COGO Points & Alignments

    I can import my COGO Points (from a text file) into OpenRoads as Civil Points just fine. Now, how do I create a Horizontal Alignment from them like the InRoads SS2 tool - Create / Edit Alignment by COGO Points? I need them associated with the Civil Points…
  • COGO Dialog Box Missing

    I'm using SELECTseries 4 - 08.11.09.878. Whenever I click COGO button, no dialog box appears. I researched and found one solution referring to a style lock, but I believe that was for a previous Inroads version and I can't find any other solution.
  • RE: ANNOTATE AND GENERATE REPORT OF OPEN ROADS COGO POINTS

    I had the same issue where the point labeling didn't follow the xin preference file settings. The issue turned out to be that the Feature Definition Geom_Key wasn't actually looking back at the xin file instead it was looking to an Element Template. I…
  • import alignment with a shift

    The latest issue I am having with OpenRoads stems from the way it is importing alignment information from a gpk. I am trying to import an alignment that has a "shift" which is a traditional geopak cogo command which acts like a station equation, but intentionally…
  • Is There a Way to Annotate COGO Points With Leader Lines Automatically?

    Greetings, I am currently using Power InRoads V8i (SS4) V: 08.11.09.789. Is there a way to set up a style for COGO points that will attach a leader line if I have to drag the point label to clean up my drawing? I haven't found a way, and I feel like…
  • Display Cogo Points

    Hi, I have a .txt file with cogo point information listed. I brought the information into a geometry project using File>Text Import Wizard and it loaded them in. I can get the report and everything like that. However, there are no points displaying…
  • COGO Navigator not displaying all points

    I have a survey file with over 25,000 points and for the past two weeks of editing, I've had little problem with the .gpk file. However, this morning when I loaded Navigator in COGO, only a fraction of the points were displayed. I have tried reopening…
  • RE: [SS3g] Manipulators missing on 1 of 2 profiles

    Thanks Ricardo, This geometry was imported from a GPK file. While working with the import again the notice "Profile 'SR76_PGLLT' is too complex for civil rule creation." appeared in the message center. On a hunch the vertical curve for VPI #3 was shortened…
  • Adding Alignment Points to Cogo Buffer AND Retain Alignment Point Name

    I am using MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2) - Version 08.11.07.443 and InRoads Survey V8i (SELECTseries 2) - Version 08.11.07.494 I am trying to add alignment points to the COGO buffer while at the same time retaining the original point names. I have…
  • GEOPAK GPK/COGO questions

    A couple of issues I've had with COGO: If I delete a chain from COGO, it leaves behind the component lines, curves and points. Is there a utility that will clean all of them out simultaneously or how do I remove the "orphaned" components, Doing…
  • Re: Cogo Command Editor

    hardly seems like 560 days have past since posting this, time for an UPDATE: GEOPAK V8i (Select Series 2) 08.11.07.494 The command editor still does not work.
  • Adjusting traverse values in InRoads Survey

    Is there any way to adjust the traverse values (northing, easting, elev) in InRoads itself and it dynamically change all the other points that were shot from the reassigned traverse values? I've tried numerous ways and it still keeps the original values…
  • Create COGO points on shapes

    Hello, Was wondering if anyone knew of a way to auto-place points on a shape? I am needing to create COGO points that can be exported out of an InRoads geometry project for layout in the field. Was wondering if there is a way to do this without having…
  • Storing COGO data with VBA macros

    Hi I'm currently coding some VBA macros to automate the storing and plotting of COGO data from the standard spreadsheets my company uses. Reading the data from the spreadsheets is no problem. Where my programming dreams hit a wall is when I try to input…
  • SS3 Geopak - Export profile to native

    Hi, I desgned a profile in the roadway designer and have attempted to export the profile to native. I follow the prompts, and everything appears to work, but when I check the gpk file no proile is found. I see no error messages. Thanks…
  • Cogo Command Editor

    Geopak 08.09.06.31 When using the command editor and doing a restore/read the resulting commands being processed do not resemble the contents of the comand editor at all. It seems to be pulling from the journal file without honoring any of the…
  • Convert .alg to .gpk in GeoPAK

    We are using MS V8i (SS3) and GeoPAK. We have a client who works with the latest InRoads. Is there a way to directly convert the InRoads .alg files to either a GeoPAK .gpk or .inp file without having the client convert their files to .xml? Any help would…
  • GEOPAK SS2 Export to LandXML issues

    (Posted on behalf of User) I am starting to use the software and many times information needs to be exported out in xml format. The cogo tools has an option to export landxml 1.2 for horizontal and vertical alignments. This tool isn’t working. An older…
  • Re: Converting alignment points to cogo points

    Chris, You did not mention the software that you are using but if you are using the InRoads Group, try Geometry> Horizontal Curve Set> Events> Alignment Point To Cogo. I hope this helps. Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Geopak Input files not visible for Loading???

    I am having an issue seeing the input files (.inp) generated by Geopak. Specifically I am trying to load a clients input file that was provided to me, however, I am finding that I cannot see the backup input files generated by Geopak or the ones I wish…