• Can you remove Schema from SU model?

    We design SU models with watermains, sanitary, and storm sewers. However, we use different software to model the hydraulics etc. Is there a way we can remove the schema information from our files to speed the processes and remove the lag? We simply…
  • SU Node/Conduit Profile Cell

    A few questions regarding SU Profiling if anybody has any experience... 1. I attempted to create a profile run and set my Node Draw Type to Cell. When I open up the profile I only see a cell with a couple lines representing the node. does anybody…
  • DRAINAGE MODEL PERSITANT SNAPS

    I noted the ability to removed persistent snaps in Geometry tools. communities.bentley.com/.../persist-snaps-and-how-to-remove-snap-rule Can these be removed for multiple items at once? I.e. A key in feature to remove persistent snaps everywhere.…
  • Creating Conduit & Node Network Types

    Hello, I have a structure that will have both communication and electrical conduits connected to it. Unfortunately the different Network Types within the feature definitions do not let this happen. Can anyone point me to more information regarding…
  • DRAINAGE AND SUBSURFACE UTILITIES - CONDUIT BASELINE FEATURE

    Please may I get assistance with assigning a baseline feature to a conduit. I'm using Open Roads Designer 2020 Release 2 (10.08.01.33) I've managed to assign the node to the baseline feature RampB. I would like to achieve the same for a conduit. Get…
  • Pipe snap to node center & 3D conduit cut to node wall

    Hello, is it possible to snap conduit to center of node and have 3D conduit visualization cut to node wall? I am working on OpenRoads Release 2 Update 8 - 10.08.01.33
  • SUBSURFACE UTILITIES - FEATURE DEFINITION

    Feature Definition of Subsurface Utility when property of node selected: !NOT_SET! Feature Definition does exist and can be set for other nodes, however not picking up for set node Also how do I get it to pickup station offset & geom baseline inf…
  • 3D Subsurface Utilities file crashing

    OS: Windows 10 Pro x64-based Version 10.0.19041 Build 19041 Software: Power GEOPAK V8i SS4 08.11.09.878 Tool used: SS4 OpenRoads Subsurface Utilities Task Workflow Element: 580M, 2690 Blocks Available Memory: 1576M (Virtual) System Memory: 4096M…
  • How do I make inlets from the engineering available for use under feature definitions nodes?

    Good day, How do I make inlets from the engineering library (Subsurface utilities => Components => Catalog => Engineering Libraries) available for use when placing nodes in the feature definitions pull down menu under the inlets folder? (Subsurface…
  • How to solve : Access to path 'C:\Users\userName\AppData\Local\Temp\Bentley\SUE' is denied

    Good day, I'm trying place a node layout element using subsurface utilities and I get the following error (Access to path 'C:\Users\userName\AppData\Local\Temp\Bentley\SUE' is denied). I am able to access the folder as well as manually read and write…
  • [ORD R3] Subsurface utilities connections

    Hi, recently I built model of utilities from xls and program used some default node cell, which I would like to recreate (see the picture below). However I have some problems with creating such cell. The node should automatically recognize both conduits…
  • [ORD] Export Subsurface Model to IFC or SHP

    Hi all We're busy working on exporting OpenRoads designs to IFC. Half proof-of-concept and half because we need to. Corridors export okay (although definitely not perfect, InfraWorks can't handle the IFCs exported by ORD), but we can't get Subsurface…
  • Creating new Nodes and Pipes for modeling SU in OPEN ROADS

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a well-explained lecture (video better than paper) about the workflow for creating new nodes and pipes, conduits, ducts, inlets,.... for modeling in the SU workflow delivered in OPENROADS and OPENRAIL. I need to understand…
  • Please arrange SIG webinar on topic - How to assign keyfields in openroads while importing water storm sewer network model , also how to create customize size and material duct

    Please arrange SIG webinar on topic - How to assign keyfields in openroads while importing water storm sewer network model , also how to create customize size and material duct
  • OpenRoads subsurface utilities-Importing water model

    Dear all, I have a query regarding importing water network via model builder. I exported the water model in excel format, then in model builder wizard - 1) while importing junction excel , which Feature Definition ( FD ) for junctions i have to…
  • Best Practice for Modeling Culverts in SUE

    I've got ORD 10.05.00.30 using the delivered "Training & Examples-Imperial" workspace and I'm new to using SUE. I'm trying to model a culvert using geometry I've made for the flow line of a ditch. I'm wanting to place FES headwall nodes at each end by…
  • Subsurface Utilities Workflow: Referencing Utility Conduit Invert Level to a Ground Model so that it updates automatically

    I am currently modelling utilities (not drainage) by using the place nodes and conduit tools in the Subsurface Utilities workflow on Openroads. When placing a node into the model, Openroads has an option to select a reference element for the node elevation…
  • Can flex tables be shared between users?

    It appears shared flex tables are user specific. I have not found a method to share custom tables between users. Is there a way to share these tables between multiple users? If so how?
  • Subsurface Utilities Ground Elevation Differences

    Why is the elevation in the heads up display different than the elevation that I entered into the utility properties? I am using OpenRoads Designer Update 3.
  • Profile Annotation

    Hey everyone, I am working on designing a sanitary sewer line through a site. I have the line made and the profile works fine. After I made my sheet to show the profiles for the sewer, the information that would come from annotation is missing. The reason…
  • OpenRoads Designer SUE - Node Bottom Cell Not Connecting with Top Cell

    Good Morning All, I seem to be having a problem in SUE when I create a new node in my cell library. When placing it in my model, the bottom cell does not extrude up and meet the top cell. These solid elements have been created using slab solids and…
  • 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…
  • My Sessions at Bentley LEARN Conference 2014

    Hello everyone. I want to invite you to my sessions at the Bentley Learn Conference. Each of these will be presented in Dearborn (May) and in Phoenix (June). I will be presenting or instructing the following sessions: Introduction to Subsurface…