• ORD Error Importing GPK

    I am trying to import some profiles into Open Roads Designer using the Import/Export tool to select a gpk. This typically works for me and is still working for coworkers on the same project. However, on my machine it throws this error:
  • Power Geopak alignments missing from gpk

    I first noticed that profiles were randomly changing in the gpk so I looked into it and turned off the auto export feature in the project explorer. Now horizontal alignment chains continue to go missing from the gpk every week or so and I have to go back…
  • Converting GPK to ORD

    I'm new to ORD and I'm trying to convert microstation files to ORD. When I import a .gpk file with existing alignments, I go to set feature definition to the complex elements, the only option I have is "No Feature Definition". Do you know why this may…
  • Which way is the best for a big design build project? Creating alignments in SS2 then importing to SS4. Or SS4 then exporting to gpk/alg?

    Hi guys, Quick question, In my previous projects the SS4 tools for creating geometry then exporting to gpk/alg worked the best. Recently, I've been told that it should go the other direction. First create in SS2 then import to SS4. Just wanted to…
  • OVERWRITING CALC POINTS WHEN IMPORT SURVEY ASCII FILE

    The following text describes the issue that we are running into when trying to import a new ASCII text file into a survey basemap drawing. PROGRAM BEING USED::::: ODOT cadd Power GEOPAK SS4 - Version 08.11.09.878 Using the Survey Menu; create a new…
  • Export from GPK to GDF File

    I am trying to Export from a GPK file to a GDF File and the Nodes will export, however the Links will not. I have another project available to reference and I can successfully export both the Nodes and Links in the other file. Any help to figure out why…
  • Open Roads Vertical Profile Does Not Export to Native

    Multiple horizontal alignments and vertical alignments are in one design file. All of the alignments and profiles export to native (gpk) except one profile. This happens in more than one file. The feature names are all under 15 characters with no special…
  • PowerGEOPAK - I was given an ALG file...

    I was given an ALG file by our surveyor. Supposedly, it contains all our alignments. I need those alignments. I have PowerGEOPAK (currently SS2, downloading SS3 & SS4) How can I get those alignments from the ALG file into my GPK? I am not able to ask…
  • Discrepancies converting existing ground TIN to DTM for use in Roadway Designer

    I noticed an issue with end conditions not tying into the existing ground line drawn in cross section cells. The problem occurred at several cross section and the error varied between 0.01' to upwards of 2'. After troubleshooting, it was noticed that…
  • Corrupt GPK file?

    I am having issues with a certain GPK file. It appeared to work two weeks ago but when anyone attempts to open the GPK file, MicroStation seems to be stuck in a perpetual loading state. Can someone try and load the attached file on their work station…
  • .gpk file goes to "read-only" when accessed remotely

    My company uses GEOPAK V8i and has multiple office locations connected by local servers that cache project files and then connect to the main servers at our headquarters. Whenever a remote office collaborates with another office, typically headquarters…
  • Roadway Designer Profile Elevation not matching what was stored in the GPK File

    An issue came in today that I think will benefit the community to see troubleshooting techniques as we work toward a resolution. I am working on a 4 lane divided highway in corridor modeler/roadway designer. I have both widen and overlay as well as…
  • Geopak V8i and Project Manager

    We've run into a situation with V8i Geopak. If we create a new project using Project Manager we can not open the newly created GPK file with Project Manager. We can open it with COGO. If we created a new GPK with COGO we still can not open it with Project…