Problem: Signs with graphics do not come over or cause an error in V8i applications when using the SignCAD MDL. Solution: The SignCAD MDL for the V8i applications (MicroStation, Power GEOPAK, etc) sometimes has issues bringing over graphics. Problems…

Question: How do I use a tabular arrangement to center align a fraction on two lines of legend in a sign within OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: 1) Pick the Arrange tool and left click on the workspace to bring up the Tabular Arrangement dialog box…

The videos below demonstrate how to edit arrow graphics in OpenRoads SignCAD.

Question: How do I create mixed-case legend in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Standards manuals refer to font sizes as 16/12, 13.33/10, 8/6 and similar designations for other sizes. The OpenRoads SignCAD TrueType font alphabets define the ascender to…

Question: How can I create a stacked arrangement with text and an arrow that shows the text dimensions on the panel? Answer: To show the dimensions for the “ONE WAY ONLY” text, use a stacked arrangement within the panel to add the arrow…

This video demonstrates how to create a chevron graphic in OpenRoads SignCAD.

Question: How do I mirror an object or graphic in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Below are the instructions for mirroring an object. This same process can be used for mirroring a graphic in the Graphic View and Edit (see video below). 1) In OpenRoads…

Question: How can I create a custom sized route marker (i.e. 12" U.S. Route Marker) in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Here are the steps to make a 12" U.S. Route Marker in OpenRoads SignCAD: Pick the U.S. Route shield icon and click on the workspace…

Problem The dimension arrows do not display at the ends of the dimension lines on a sign in OpenRoads SignCAD. Solution The dimensions arrow display in OpenRoads SignCAD is set in the Dimension Style dialog box. Pick Preferences>Drawing .…

The OpenRoads SignCAD learning path has the following courses with videos to help you learn and use the OpenRoads SignCAD software: Overhead Advance Exit Sign with Fractional Mile (2020 R2) In this course you will learn how to create an overhead…

The following WIKI articles are provided as a reference by Bentley's Technical Support Group. They focus on the OpenRoads SignCAD CONNECT Edition product. Categories Arrangements Images, Objects & Graphics Miscellaneous Text

The following WIKI articles are provided as a reference by Bentley's Technical Support Group. They focus on the OpenRoads SignCAD CONNECT Edition product. Adjusting sign color display when opening, placing or pasting signs with the SignCAD MDL How…

The following WIKI articles are provided as a reference by Bentley's Technical Support Group. They focus on the OpenRoads SignCAD 2023 version. Export to CMYK EPS Export to DGN Export to Sign Inventory Import DGN Import SGN Import Street…

Question: When using the SignCAD MDL to open, place or copy/paste signs into MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer, a SignCAD font resources alert appears. If I press "Yes" to the alert, then an "Unable to set SYMBOLOGY variable" information message and…

Question: How do I prevent additional files (.json, .bmp and .sgn) from being saved in another directory on my computer or network drive? Answer: The Save As dialog in OpenRoads SignCAD has a "Save sign inventory" option that saves additional sign…

Question: How do I add a percent symbol to an existing line of legend? Answer: The Highway fonts in OpenRoads SignCAD do not support the percent symbol (%). To create the percent symbol, use a a font that supports the percent symbol like Arial…

Question: How do I create an object with a stacked arrangement in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: A stacked arrangement is used to align objects on top of one another like a no allowance symbol over an ATV symbol. 1) For this example, an imported…

Question: How do I use a 1x1 tabulation to align an object in a sign within OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Sometimes it is not possible to position an object where you want it in the sign panel using the left, center and right alignment options. A…

Question: How do I create text with accent characters in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Select and copy the text with accent characters to your clipboard from a Word document, pdf or webpage. 2. In OpenRoads SignCAD, set the Text Size and…

Question: How do I place registration marks on a sign in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Registration marks are useful when multiple colors are cut and positioned or when positioning legend on signs with preprinted borders. The images below show the…

Question: How do I remove a sign panel in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: 1) From the Preferences menu in OpenRoads SignCAD, pick "Allow Panel Selection" and use the Select tool to window select the entire sign (shortcut - hold the <ctrl> key and use…

Question: How do I print signs from OpenRoads SignCAD on a digital printer? Answer: You can use a CMYK EPS file exported from OpenRoads SignCAD and bring it into the printer’s RIP software to print signs on your digital printer. 1) From the SignCAM…

Question: How do I setup OpenRoads SignCAD to communicate with my cutter/plotter? Answer: After installing OpenRoads SignCAD, pick the SignCAM menu and select the Cutter/Plotter Setup option. The Plotter will default to Generic. Change the…

Question: How do I create cardinal directions in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: When Cardinal directions are typed to a 15”/12” specification, they are all caps, with the first letter being 15” and additional letters resized in the same text to 12”…

Question: How do I join panels to create a multi-panel sign in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Panels can be attached to other panels to create a multi-panel sign in OpenRoads SignCAD. 1. Check the Outline mode (black and white) box from the Preferences…