• Ditch Template at Benched Slope using Vertical Alignments fromn SS2 to ORD - Where is the "Linear Vertical" control option now, and what did they replace it with?

    Hello everyone, I am presently trying to re-create some fairly complex corridors from SS2 to ORD using a technique for creating the ditches on both sides of the road corridors by using templates that use additional vertical alignments for each of the…
  • ORD DWG Export issues

    Hi, Using ORD 2021 Release 1 and Autocad C3D 2022. Profile Geometry Annotation lose values in export, K-value and grade change to 0.0 and Lines are exported between Profile IPs on Layer 0. Please find the Images. Thanks Lalit
  • Jagged profile on new geometry element when using "Profile by Slope from Element” and other projection tools

    I am using OpenRoads Designer CE 2021 Release 1 for an urban roadway project that utilizes a lot of custom Civil Cells for driveways. Today I deleted one of the driveway Civil Cells and replaced it by using new reference graphics. Everything seemed to…
  • Multiple profiles on one sheet model

    Hello, This question has already been posted but I wanted to see if there was an easier way. . Can I create multiple profile views (different alignments) in one sheet model? One of the project I am working on has a lot of small side streets and I am…
  • strip grades OpenRoads Designer

    Hello- We have created annotation groups to display profile strip grades, both existing and proposed. We have feature definitions and annotation groups assigned to both existing terrain and to the proposed design profile. When testing, we can get the…
  • Profiles

    Is there a way to reference the profile view into another dgn? Or make the profile elements (the way that InRoads created profiles)?
  • Profile Edge of Pavements on a skewed ramp

    Any recommendations on how to profile the edge of pavements in the below image? This is for a construction service ramp between an existing road and a platform. Both the platform and existing road elevations are defined and the centreline has been profiled…
  • Trouble placing Pond Profile in Separate View

    Hello, I am working through the "Designing a Pond" lesson within the Intermediate Drainage Learning Path. Because I receive the "Civil Data Found that is from a newer version of a Civil Product" error when opening the provided file from the lesson,…
  • Existing Ground Level of Edge of Pavement in Profile

    Hallo, How to Show/annotate Existing Ground Level correspondence to Edge of Pavement line in Profile view? Also can I show Existing Ground Level at any offset from PCL? Thanks in Advance, Mintu Mondal
  • Overlay on a divided highway

    How do you create an overlay template for a divided highway with a single centerline in Openroads Designer?
  • OpenRoads Designer Profile Table Editor

    Hi, I am using OpenRoads 2020 Release 3 Update 9 - Version 10.09.0091. I am having an issue with Table Editor tool when I try to edit my profile. Every time I try to add a PVI after of before a PVI, the dialogue box disappear with an Exception Log…
  • Vertical Geometry: Replace Reference Functionality

    I may be missing something, but it doesn't appear there's a Replace Reference rule for vertical geometry like there is for horizontal geometry. I frequently use the Tangent Profile Line From Element tool and am unable to replace the parent/reference element…
  • ORD, How to display and annotate Points / Event Points in active / dynamic profile and what is the exact workflow for doing the same in a sheet for drawings?

    Hi Forum, I'm working with Points / Event Points in OpenR* Designer and could not find any training videoes for "How to display and annotate Points / Event Points in profiles. Ideally it'd be preferred that the points can be shown / annotated along…
  • Display alignment in 3d as a stream linestring/curve

    I made horizontal and vertical alignment, complexed by elements ( lines, curves). Then, when i display in 3d, what i got is 3d polyline of multi-lines. How can i get a 3d model with full properties as i made in profile ( curve's radius, start/end…
  • ORD - Attach reference file to profile model?

    Is there a way to attach a dgn file to an ORD profile view? In the past I often used graphic elements in a profile drawing to assist in designing the CL profile. There are factors other than existing ground elevations that sometimes impact the profile…
  • Create a Profile from Geometry in a Reference File

    I have a dgn file containing an alignment with vertical geometry referenced into a work file. I would like to create a profile of the geometry in my work file, the problem is that the profile view only shows the vertical geometry. It does not show a line…
  • Uncomplex Profile

    I have a vertical profile that I have made complex. I need to make many edits and want to uncomplex it or take the complex off and revert back to the element pieces. How do I do this without starting over or using undo?
  • Civil Cell Edge of Pavement Profile Locking in Position

    I need to create a 3-referenced line driveway civil cell that has to meet two criterias for its edge of pavement: -2% slope from the driveway centerline and ties into existing terrain where the ROW begins. To add an additional constraint, I selected a…
  • ORD - Generating Plan & Profile Sheet

    Hello, I am trying to generate Plan & profile sheets following ODOT's example videos. I have generated the proposed alignments in the BK file and generated the GP drawings using the design2d file from the create design files application. I referenced…
  • Power Geopak (SS10) crashing when selecting PGL chain in Design & Computation Manager to plot profiles

    My Power Geopak (SELECTseries 10) crashes every time I try to plot a profile. When I use the Design & Computation Manager as soon as I try to choose my PGL Chain the program freezes, and then I have to force quit it. I get the same result when trying…
  • OpenRoads Designer: How to get manipulators to edit the Profile

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.07.03+ Area: Geometry Original Author: Purva Lakde. Product Advantage Group Question: How to get manipulators to edit the Profile? Answer: Use "Convert to Profile…
  • How to show an intersecting profile in a profile view?

    I need to snap onto an intersecting profile. How should I go about doing it?
  • ORD Profile Annotation Update Issues

    I've got multiple issues currently with profile views in ORD 2019 R2 (10.07.03.18) Profile views randomly break such that linear element is lost, annotation broken and view is unrecoverable. We cannot determine a specific cause for the behavior…
  • Annotation group levels in profile drawing model

    The elements in the drawing model coming from annotation group (profile frame and table) do not conform to the specs defined in the library. Lines weight and style are set to 0 while in the style library they are defined differently. The case is only…
  • Video: Creation of Profile Sheets using Frame Annotation

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.07.03+ Area: Drawing Production Original Author: Purva Lakde. Product Advantage Group This video demonstrates to Create Profile Sheets by using Frame Annotation.