• End Condition Exception Not Following Horizontal Feature Constraint

    I am trying to apply an end condition exception to a template that has a right outside edge of pavement that is controlled by a horizontal feature constraint so the outside edge of pavement is able to vary (for example, at a turn lane taper transition…
  • Cross Section References

    When I cut my cross sections, I had my curb return model referenced into the sheets as they were cut, and they have even been annotated with the Drawing Model Annotation tool. Now that I need to print the sheets, the curb return model is turned off in…
  • Default-3D and Default models attaching independently.

    Hello, ORD CE 2021 R2 Version 10.10.21.04 I've set up a file to cut a cross section at an entrance on my roadway project. When cutting the cross section I noticed the 3D graphics from the entrance (a civil cell referenced from another file) weren…
  • Visualisation Specialist Trying to Understand Exporting Issues.

    I recently jumped to a new role doing infrastructure visualisation and was given a large highway project in ORD and OBM to export and eventually run through a renderer. After getting through the huge host of issues exporting from OpenRoad entails (Did…
  • Tear-drop Roundabout 3D Modelling

    Hi, What is the best way of setting up alignments to 3D model a tear-drop Roundabout (a fully mountable small tear-drop shape concrete island located offset from the approach leg CL)? Thanks!
  • Publish from 3d Drive Through

    Is there any tutorial on how to publish an AVI (MP4, MPEG) movie with 3d drive through? Nice tool, but useless if it can't be saved. Lots of complicated settings that don't know how to use .
  • Unable to extract utility from graphic

    I have created a hydraulic model and have been using it for a few weeks- now I am unable to extract utilities from graphics on any line I draw in the file and "Progress File" message pops up. Is there a way to get past this error without creating a new…
  • Mesh surface from detailed LiDAR data of the face of a cliff instead of a DTM?

    Hello, I have situation where I don't think I can accurately model the existing conditions with a DTM. DTM definition meaning 1 Z value for a pair of XY coordinates. Well, picture the face of a cliff, there may be several Z values for one XY coordinate…
  • Modifying Attributes of 3D linework generated within ORD

    I was once told never to modify elements in the 3D view of a ORD model. Does that include changing it's attributes and/or level directly in the 3D view? As I understand it, ORD should automatically create the 3D "profile" linework attributes in 3D based…
  • imported survey points don't display like in SS2 & SS4

    I am trying to import survey points and have them show as they used to in SS2. when using the text import wizard on ORD I get the points displayed as "Decorations": what I need is for the point to show up like in SS2 and SS4 when they come in as…
  • How to create terrain file using IMG files?

    Hi, I want to create 3D terrain file from available data in TNRIS. There are some available file types: LIDAR cloud points (LAZ), Disc Image File (IMG) and corresponding XML Documents. I tried "Import terrain model from file" command in OenRoad. The…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: OpenRoads – October 9, 2019 – Utilizing OpenRoads Modeling to Develop and Analyze MOT Concepts

    OpenRoads Special Interest Group; Utilizing OpenRoads Modeling to Develop and Analyze MOT Concepts Host: Joey LouAllen, P.E., Bentley Systems, Inc.; Guest Presenter: Steven C. Buck, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation 09 October 2019 - 09:00 A…
  • 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…
  • EOT line Profile By Template

    How would I go about getting my EOT lines to have "profile by template"? My horizontal alignment is the only line with a profile. When I hover over any of my EOT lines they say "no active profile". I can set an active profile but want to have them automatically…
  • 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.
  • Cross Section Drawing Seed - OpenRoads Connect Edition

    Hello, I have watched the video below which goes over how to create a cross section sheet seed. https://learn.bentley.com/app/VideoPlayer/LinkToIndividualCourse?LearningPathID=113449&CourseId=122400&MediaID=5014676 Can someone further explain…
  • Civil cells of headwalls

    I was wondering is it possible to create civil cells for headwalls or end treatments for culverts? I'm aware of SUDA but have never used the product so I'm not sure if this is already possible.
  • 3D Corridor Modeling in Bentley Power Rail Track ss4

    Can we integrate 3D Rail corridor with 3D Road corridor in Power Rail Track SS4? Or Can we do rail corridor modeling and road corridor modeling simultaneously in Power Rail Track SS4?
  • Retaining Wall Template Set Up

    I am trying to build a template for a retaining wall in Open Roads. How do I get the depth of the retaining wall to vary with the terrain? Also, how do I add a fill end condition at the bottom of the retaining (this also needs to vary with the terrain…
  • Options for Clipping References

    Hi, I have added a raised median in my roadway by way of linear templates for the curbs and a terrain+surface template for the grassed area in the middle. I am able to clip out the portion of roadway along the curbs by setting clipping references. However…
  • Backface culling in 3D viewport

    Hello, I've been trying to deal with z-fighting in the surfaces in my 3D view. I've managed to address some of it by ensuring terrrain surfaces weren't drawing triangles and by enabling front and back clipping (which seemed to have a mixed effect).…