Question: How do I vertically offset text in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Object spacing is used to vertically offset text. If the top object spacing on LOOSE and the bottom object spacing on GRAVEL are equal, then there is no vertical offset. To…

Question: How can I align multiple objects and text in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Tabular arrangements are useful for aligning multiple objects and text on the workspace or on a sign. Pick the Arrange tool and left click on the workspace…

Question: How are the different Kerning Methods available in the Text dialog in OpenRoads SignCAD used? Answer: Text is entered as normal spacing, conforming to the standard letter spacing for highway fonts. Options are available when allowed by…

Question: How do I edit text in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: Below are some examples of how to edit the text size, font and spacing in OpenRoads SignCAD. Legend as separate text objects 1) Editing the Text Size Pick File>New, select Units…

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”…

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. Adding a percent symbol to an existing line of legend Creating Cardinal Directions Creating…

Question: How do I use a tabular arrangement to create a bulleted list in a sign within OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: 1) Pick the Arrange tool and left click on the workspace to bring up the dialog box. Pick Type: Tabular and select Columns: 2…

Question: How do I create vertical text in OpenRoads SignCAD? Answer: 1) Pick Preferences>Drawing. In the Drawing dialog box , check the Letter outlining box to see white text on the white workspace. Press OK . 2) Pick the Arrange tool and…

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…

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”…