• Deleting multiples vertices at once from terrain model.

    I am experimenting with OpenRoads and am trying to figure out if there is a better way of deleting non-ground points that made it through filtering and into my terrain model. In previous software, I would generate contours and then I could see obvious…

  • Importing a DEM to a Terrain model; is there a way to change the geographical coordinate system in the file options?

    Maybe I am just doing something wrong so feel free to call me out on that too. Here is the problem as it seems to occur, In PA we have some LIDAR data stored as DEMs it tends to be cleaner than the LAS data that is also provided. It actually is in PA…

  • Working with 3sm in ORD

    HI everyone. First at all, I have to say I´m new with this ORD. Now. I´m dealing with a big 3sm comming from a Drone flight procesed on Context Capture. What I want to do is to use this 3sm as a existing terrain model to process mi corridors in ORD…

  • Video: How to know the elevation of a terrain model at a given station and offset of an alignment?

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.00.00.120+ Area: Terrain Analysis Original Author: Marc Blancher, Bentley Technical Support Group Question: How do I get the elevation of a terrain at a given station…

  • [ORD CE c++]How to get data from DTM?

    I am trying to get data from a terrain model. now i have got DTM object: auto ts = TerrainSurface::CreateFromElementHandle(eeh); if (!ts.IsValid()) { mdlDialog_dmsgsPrint(L"not a terrain surface"); return; } DTMPtr dtm = ts->GetDTM(); if (!dtm.IsValid…

  • Video: Export terrain model to InRoads dtm in OpenRoads Designer

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition Version(s): 10.00.00+ Area: Terrain Model Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Click the video below to play it. To view in fullscreen mode, first click the…

  • Utilizing Full Reality Mesh as Base Terrain in ConceptStation

    Is there a way to incorporate a full Reality Mesh created from drone imagery as the base terrain for a model in ConceptStation? I have flown a project site and gnereated a reality mesh that I was intending to use as the backdrop/existing ground for modeling…

  • Scalable Terrain Model (STM) from OpenRoads Designer Terrain

    I'm finding as I continue to work with OpenRoads Designer (Connect 2018 Release 2), that it would be helpful to export a Terrain to an STM. The functionality of the STM seems to be helpful in many ways, including being able to generate simplified contours…

  • OpenRoads Terrain model TRUE offset

    Hello, It would be very beneficial when designing channels(lining channels with riprap etc.) or in a similar fashion milling/ overlaying a roadway to be able to make a TRUE offset of that surface. I understand there are templates to do milling and overlay…

  • Complex terrain model "Object Reference not set to an instance of an object"

    I have a complex terrain model that is comprised from terrain models in two reference files. The primary is an overall base mapping terrain model, and the other reference dgn contains several smaller terrain models that we are merging in to the complex…

  • Open Roads Designer Freezes/Crashes when deleting or dropping terrain models

    I have an OpenRoads Designer dgn Version 4 with several terrain models. I am editing the terrain models and adding new ones frequently. When attempting to delete the terrain models, or when using Drop Element, ORD freezes up and I have to kill it via…

  • ORD - Terrain Model in Reference File not read

    I created a Terrain Model in a DGN file and now I am referencing it in to a Geometry DGN to set it as my active terrain. The Terrain Model is being read as a Terrain Model in its parent DGN: However when the Terrain Model is attached as a reference…

  • Terrain model adaption

    Hello, I made a Trrain model (contours) out of elements. I wanted to adapt it. But wenn I ad a new point it delets that point as soon as I adapt something else. And if I delete a triangle it deletes more than that triangle. can someone tell…

  • How do I edit the boundary of a terrain model that has been generated from a fieldbook

    I have watched a dozen (or more videos) read several how-to's and I still cannot figure out how to edit the boundary of my terrain model. Would someone please walk me through this. I am using OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition (Update 2). I have a large…

  • Video: How to Create Tower Yard Terrain Model

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition Version(s): 10.00.00+ Area: Terrain Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group This video demonstrates one example of how to create a tower yard terrain using…

  • Video: How to add multiple breaklines to a terrain via a selection set

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.03.00.43+ Area: Terrain Model Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group This video demonstrates adding multiple breaklines to a terrain model by first, creating a…

  • Filter points from LiDAR upon import to terrain model

    I have LiDAR of an irregular stone object that I'm attempting to bring into PowerGEOPAK as a terrain, using the "Create from Point Cloud" tool. It's working well, but my data needs cleaning up. In the process of importing, it is filtering out 90% of the…

  • Reminder - OpenRoads SIG Virtual Workshop on August 9

    This is a reminder that the next OpenRoads SIG, OpenRoads Can’t Do That! Can It? (Part 2) , is slated for this Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 9 a.m. EDT or 5 p.m. EDT . Joey LouAllen and Chris Key have a great agenda lined up for you. Click here to register…

  • SIG Virtual Workshop on July 5 - OpenRoads for SEAPac - Terrain Modeling

    Join Bentley's Dave Body and Paul Cusack on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. AEST for the new OpenRoads Special Interest Group (SIG) for SEAPac virtual workshop, Terrain Modeling . Register today! This workshop is designed with you in mind and structured…

  • Video: Create Terrain From Graphical Filter

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition Version(s): 10.00.00+ Area: Terrain Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group This video demonstrates the Create Terrain Model from a Graphical Filter tool…

  • Editing Spot Labels on Terrain Modelt

    Had a quick question...I have a survey Terrain Model created from spot grades. I would like to display these spot grades in my sheets, however, when I turn the spot source display on, all of the spot grades appear with 4 decimal places, when I'd only…

  • Complex Terrain Model tool crashing

    I'm trying to create a complex terrain model by appending one surface to another. As soon as the tool open I get the following error:

  • How can I troubleshoot a tin that won't import into a terrain model?

    Using Power GEOPAK SS4 08.11.09.872 on Windows 10. When using the terrain model create from file command, my tin won't import - starts "processing" and never finishes. A different (and larger) tin imports in seconds. I can use the old dtm tools to visualize…

  • Complex Terrain Model Boundary

    I am modeling a series of complex and detailed urban roadway corridors and intend to assemble the various terrain models generated into various complex terrain models. Because I am modeling this complex roadway project by construction stage, I will essentially…

  • Lidar import

    I'm having issues importing lidar data (.las). Can anyone see any issues with the dialogue in the attached image? I have the import set to just 'ground.' On import, it acts as if the trees are being imported as well.
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