• Contour and Spot Label Sizes

    Potentially a simple question but I'm not so familiar with the way labels and styles work in MicroStation/ORD.I have the following problem. I set the drawing scale to say, 1:500, then use Label Terrain Spots the text is HUGE, maybe 20 times too big…
  • Background on Label Frames

    Is there a way to fill the label frame with a background? When I select a background for the text but it is only placed over the text itself. Thanks
  • Convert dynamic labels to dumb text?

    Is anyone aware of a method in ORD to convert the dynamic labels to dumb text? When we attempt to drop a dynamic label, the label turns into dozens of pieces of linework elements. Thanks!
  • Re-Associating a Label After Copying From a Reference

    Hello, I am currently trying to find a way to re-associate a label after copying from an existing file. For example: I have two files in the same project that overlap in different places. I have a label in the referenced file that I would like to…
  • Upgrade to 2021 Release 1 - Labels disappearing/moving

    When upgrading files to 2021 Release 1, we had labels in many drawings that were placed using Place Label from Cell that either disappeared or were moved well off of the items they were labeling. Is this common and is there a solution?
  • Label elevation of element (or terrain) at any point in 2D in ORD CONNECT

    Hello all, Using ORD CONNECT Edition, I would like to be able to display the elevation of an element or a terrain WITHOUT having to use the "Analyze Point" tool or the "Label Terrain Spots" tools. Ultimately I would like to include this information…
  • Label elevation of element (or terrain) at any point in 2D in ORD CONNECT

    Hello all, Using ORD CONNECT Edition, I would like to be able to display the elevation of an element or a terrain WITHOUT having to use the "Analyze Point" tool or the "Label Terrain Spots" tools. Ultimately I would like to include this information…
  • Parametric constraints / transition

    Hi, I am working on a trench model where I need to have some extra widenings. For that I have been using parametric constraints and they work just fine except in one place where it seems like ORD just ignores them and does it's own thing. I am asking…
  • Place Label Terminator Issue

    I developed an alignment file using a Caltrans 2D seed file. When I place a label using either a cell or text favorite, the terminator goes out into space and not where I chose it to be. However, If I use the Openroads Imperial 2D seed file and generate…
  • Contour Labeling Issues - Terrain Model - What's The Best Way To Place Contour Labels?

    Hey all, I have been trying to get contours to display properly in my terrain model and the labels are not showing up correctly. Can anyone tell me the best way to go about doing this? I have tried to go the Template route, and selecting "Existing Contours…
  • What controls the label symbology of civil analysis tools in Open Roads/Site/Rail Designer?

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.06.00.38 Area: Analysis Question: Some of the tools found under the civil analysis button (ie Analyze Between Points, Calculate Area, Analyze Volume0 produce labels that can be…
  • How do I label element Northing, Easting, Elevation in referenced files?

    I am trying to figure out how I can annotate a drawing for a site layout within OpenRoads designer connect edition. I have been able to "Place Label" with a text favorite that will appropriately label northing, easting, and elevation of elements that…
  • What is the correct protocol for ORD Global Origin Settings?

    There does not seem to be a consistent answer on this Global Origin Issue. If I don't adjust the global origin, and my project has large numbers for northing/easting the resolution falls apart on the 3d models and they look awful. If I do adjust the global…
  • Missing Contour Labels

    Applies To Product(s): Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite Version(s): 08.11.09.904 Environment: N/A Area: Terrain Subarea: Annotation Original Author: Ja'Shon Arrington…
  • ORD, Background Masks in Plan Labels

    I am trying to place a background mask in my plan labels and have only partially succeeded. Is it possible to mask the entire label? If so how? The masked portions are done with a text style.
  • Place Label in Rotated View? ORD

    In OpenRoads Designer, is there a setting to allow labels to be placed relative to the current view? Similar to how dimensions and notes have always worked in Microstation. I am trying to place a label (station, offset) in a design model with the view…
  • Re: Inroads Update Cross Section Notes

    Ryan, Which specific notes are you updating in which this problem appears? I get the same behavior with both Single From Graphic and All. Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Cross Section Labels

    Team - I am trying to figure out how to label the ROW Lines in my cross sections that I generated from Corridor Modeling in Geopak. I have looked at the "Cross Section Labeling" tool and I can't seem to find how you are supposed to enter your…
  • Re: InRoads create profile changing

    Thomas, I have noticed this as well while trying to line up text labels for the Left and Right axis. It seems that when the profile is going left to right the text has an automatic spacing of the label text height away from the line without any…
  • Re: Test Template Suggestion

    Please file all change requests through the following mechanism: http://appsnet.bentley.com/srmanager/addcall.aspx Thanks, Jason Smithey
  • Re: Geopak CR - Minimum length Contour to Label

    I consider contour labeling to be a big downside for Bentley civil products. While the automatic contours are great when designing with transient contours, there must be more control over their placement for final drawings. Other software packages provide…