• Where do I get feature definitions, ex: alignment? My feature definition box is empty

    In all these ord videos, apparently its suppose to just populate as "alignment" in the drop down in the feature definition toolbar. Mine is empty, and I don't know how to set this up where it will generate those options.
  • How do you change a feature definition for a line you've already made?

    I'm in Open Roads Designer CE 2021 - Release 2. I don't really want to create the line from scratch just to get the right feature definition, but when I change the feature definition in the feature definition tool bar it doesn't change the feature definition…
  • Display Point In Cross Section

    Hi, I need to annotate the "floating" point in the screenshot below, and to have two elevation for the curb. Although the point is defined in the cross section template as a point with horizontal and vertical constraint and also have feature definition…
  • Feature Name lost after copying or merging

    I have an issue where some intelligence such as Feature Names, Feature Definitions, and Item Types are lost when I copy or merge the corridor into another file. Has anyone encountered similar issues before?
  • Select feature definition by default

    Is there any way to define a "Default" Active Feature Definition? A key-in or another way?
  • 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…
  • Need Some Help With My Sandstorm (AKA ORD Corridor End Condition Issue)

    Corridors and End Conditions! I have rebuilt my template end conditions 3 times now. Each time the problem gets worse and worse. My end condition is seeking a Horizonal Feature Definition and a Finished Grade Surface. I have a Left and a Right Side. I…
  • [SS10, and looking ahead, ORD] List of elements using a feature definition? Dynamic linking of element templates instead of static application?

    From my observations in Geopak SS10 v8.11.09.918, all element template attributes are applied at the time the user sets the feature definition. If there are any changes to the feature definition in the way of revising which element templates are used…
  • Export Feature Definitions from Inroads

    Is there a way to export feature definitions from Inroads to an .xml in the same way that can be done for Openroads?
  • How to get back to "No feature definition" in Drainage and Utilities?

    Hi everyone The function "place lateral" requires a tap node to start with, and I have by mistake set the feature definition of the tap node to some manhole. Now I want to go back to "No feature definition" value because I just want to use the normal…
  • Map Feature Definition with Modelbuilder

    Hello, Is there a way to actually map a feature definition to a node when using ModelBuilder? It appears that I can only map a "dummy" feature definition to the utility properties - but unfortunately, that has no bearing in the element's actual feature…
  • Cross Section - Custom line styles

    I’ve created a new feature definition for an existing pavement terrain- as per our standards, the existing pavement terrain will be shown as a custom line style that is to be included with out cross section. From the below, I am having some trouble…
  • Creating new feature definition for a component in ORD Templares

    Hello, How can I create a new feature definition for a component in OpenRoads Designer Templates?
  • MX String to Openroads Feature

    Hi. I'm using MX Roads SS4. While importing MX Strings to Openroads feature using "Import Geometry" from General Geometry Tab, only my center line master string having a Geometry string is being converted to Openroads feature properly. Other strings…
  • ORD 2, how do I process data with spaces in description of survey data?

    So, trying out the ORD Survey part. I can get it to process my field data. YAY! I cannot get it to keep my description as one point. IF I shoot "ipf 1/2 noid", I get four points with unique feature definitions "ipf" "1/" "2" "noid" with same coordinates…
  • SUDA Feature Definition Shows 3D Cells in 2D

    I've created a feature definition for a manhole and defined separate templates for the plan view cells and 3D cells. However, when I place the manhole in my model it shows both the 2D and 3D cells in my 2D environment. Is there a setting that I am missing…
  • OpenRoads - Unable to edit feature definitions library.

    I am unable to edit my feature definitions library. Is there some sort of setting I am missing? I want to modify and create a number of feature definitions for use in SUDA but when in Project Explorer, right clicking literally does nothing except on…
  • Feature Definitions

    I am trying to get a ditch bottom centerline and slope stake line to show up in my design file. In Project Explorer, under Civil Standards, Feature Definitions, Linear Default Settings, I have "Automatically Create 3D Elements" and "Crete Template Geometry…
  • Link an XIN file to MX SS4

    Hi - Is it possible to link a preference file (*.xin) from InRoads to MX Road for us to use the feature definitions/element templates in it? In MX(OpenRoads) under the Project Explorer, right clicking on the Feature Definitions in the active DGN allows…
  • How can I stop GEOPAK from wanting to find ddb file when I open Feature Definition properties?

    When working to create Feature Definitions for SS3, at the point when I open the feature definitions properties to review or edit them, I always have to cancel out of one or more windows where GEOPAK wants me to identify the .ddb file. Anybody know why…
  • Set Active Feature Definition with VB

    I am looking for a simple key in or VB example to set the Active Feature Definition. The only thing I can come up with is this confusing string: "CIVILCMD SETVALUE FeatureDefinition=Bentley.Civil.Geometry.Model.LinearEntity2dInPlan, Bentley.Civil.Geometry…
  • How do I add an element template to a feature definition?

    I am trying to understand what goes into generating the necessary feature definitions starting from my legacy ddb file. I have linked my ddb into a dgnlib file, and I created an element template to define the level/symbology for a particular feature,…