• Element not valid for tool when trying to run a report

    We've imported survey data and referenced our 2D alignment file. We are now trying to run a station offset report. First, it asks to select the alignment we wish to have offsets from and we do. Next, it asks to select the elements we want the station…
  • Plot of thematic height without rasterizing

    Hi, Is it possible to plot a PDF with thematic height display (similar to colorcoded in InRoads), without enabling rasterize? I am not interested in rasterizing the PDF, since the quality of the plot becomes very poor. Br Klaus
  • Importing DXF files into

    Hi, Can someone advise me of the best practice for importing 3D dxf files into Openroads? I am trying to compare as built data to the Openroads design model and run a report. When I import the as-built dxf file, the horizontal is bang on but the…
  • Survey Data - Field Book - Export to ASCII Data

    Good Morning, I am trying to export a survey book to ASCII file format, Is there a way to export the data to this format in ORD?
  • Utility Sub-Model Question

    Question concerning utility sub-models and the export/import toolset. I am running into a problem when I export and import utility sub-models from one file to another file and the resulting new sub-model is missing any of my elevation information. Drainage…
  • Suddenly typing in roman numerals and mathematical symbols

    In the picture below you can see where all of a sudden my characters switched to these symbols as I typed. Here's what happened as I recall; I smart matched a text box (A), applied settings to text box (B), tried to type out "N" and "E" but got these…
  • Making drainage profiles with ORD from Civilstorm models

    Hello everyone, This is my first time making drainage profiles in OpenRoads Designer from a model that is imported from Civilstorm. My team and I seem to be experiencing quite a few issues with them and I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered glitches…
  • Change version to a previous one

    Good morning, We are working in a project. The contractor decided we start working using the latest version 10.11.00.115. We have been working with this versión and we have many files created. Now, the contractor has doubts to use a previous version of…
  • Civil Labeler- DONT HIT UNDO!!!

    Hello all, I am an FDOT Connect User. We are having issues when using the new civil labeler tool. If we try to undo a command, it deletes all callouts that we have created using the civil labeler tool, and it doesn't allow you to re-do the command.…
  • OpenRoads Designer Drainage Model Conduit Inverts

    Hello All, I started my drainage model by placing the network without adjusting any of the conduit inverts. However, when I want to change an invert whether it is the upstream or downstream invert, it does not change and will change back to the original…
  • Creating an Annotation definition for Profile Elevations in Plan View

    Has anyone ever gotten this to actually work? When I watch this video posted by Bentley all of my elevations come in as 0.00' even though I have an active profile associated to my smart line.. The goal is to produce edge of pavement elevations every 25…
  • Report definition doesn't work correctly with selection type "By Fence (inside mode)" - ORD 2021 Release 2

    Hello, I have a problem with report definition, A fence is placed with mode “inside”, but the preview and place table are showing result for both shapes inside and overlap the fence area as picture below, I want to place fence with mode “inside…
  • Cross Section Named Boundary Annotation

    I made some changes to an alignment and when I went back to the cross section named boundaries, all the annotation was off when reannotating them. It seems to be that they are annotating the wrong cross section in each XS cut. A cross section is annotated…
  • How to turn off the "ProjectWise log on window" when open OpenRoads

    Hi all, I recently installed ProjectWise Explorer, When I open OpenRoads, one "ProjectWise log on" window always appear. How can I turn off it? Dose is affect my work in case I turn off the "ProjectWise log on in OpenRoads?? -----------…
  • Fill/Hatch cross section components queries

    Is there a way to fill cross section components in ORD CONNECT 2021? I've followed this tutorial ( https://communities.bentley.com/products/road___site_design/w/road_and_site_design__wiki/52655/video-hatching-components-in-cross-section ) and can get…
  • How to draw curve with low point at intersecting position of two line in profile view?

    Hi, In profile view, I draw curve between two lines. But the low point is far from intersecting position of two lines? How can I draw curve with the low point at intersecting position of two lines? Thank you in advance. I'm using OpenRoads Designer…
  • How to create named boundaries at key stations

    We are currently running ORD CE 2021 R2 10.10.21.04 I have a corridor with 2.5m interval template drop, and key stations along the road at numerous locations such as entrances. When i create my named boundaries along the alignment, there is no option…
  • What is the most efficient way to match feature definition quickly from one existing element to another existing element?

    Hello, Can you help to guide me how to quickly match feature definition from one existing element to another existing element? Instead of opening element property and selecting the feature definition. Thank you so much. ----------------------…
  • Openroads Release 2 Collision-Free Cross Section Annotation?

    There used to be a functionality in InRoads cross section annotation, called collision-free. You could define a certain distance for text and leader vertex to move if an annotation was going to overlap another one. Does this functionality still exist…
  • Terrain Model showing skewed in Cross section cut in OpenRoads

    Good Morning! One of our designers is trying to cut cross sections in Open Roads Designer. The entire terrain model is showing in sort of a skewed view instead of just showing the existing ground at the cross section being cut. Any ideas of why this happened…
  • Export to IFC

    Hi, After exporting the 3D models from OpenRoads or OpenRail Designer, when I explore them in BimCollab or Navisworks, some of them doesnt't have right location. In BimVision and Trimble connect everything is okay. Do you know how can I deal with it…
  • Issue in editing value of the copy annotation

    Hi all, This is my .dgn file: Example_Stationing.dgn I have copied an annotation from original annotation (“Alignment 100-10”) in order to create a new annotation (“Copy Alignment 100-1”) After that, I edit offset value of “ “Copy Alignment 100…
  • How to use different annotation group for two alignments (same Feature Symbologies)

    Hello, Please help me this issue, I have two alignments located next to each other (same Feature Symbologies:Geom_Baseline). And I want to use different annotation group with specific setting for each alignment in order to avoid overlapping label…
  • Draw line from intersection point into the line with specific slope in 3d

    Hi all Please help me this issue. I want to create one line as red in 3D with slope 4% from intersection point (between line 1 and line 2) to line 3 as picture below: Thank you for your help. ------------------------------------------------…
  • Which is the most efficient way to model end of grass ditch?

    Hi all, I have created the drainage ditch by using template. Could you please guide me the most efficient way to model the end of grass ditch (no need pipe) as red area in picture below: I have a lot of this in my road, so I intend to create civil…