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  • Imported SUDA files not displaying

    I am trying to import multiple subsurface utilities into one file so that I can run the utilities conflict detection. However when I try exporting the separate files and importing them they do not display. Any idea what I could be doing wrong?
  • Named boundaries - difference between two interfaces

    Hi everyone, I know that there are a dozen differences between Power Civil V8i SS4 and Open Roads Designer Connect Edition. What I'm looking for is function called Named boundaries. It is shown on OR Designer Connect Edition. I Wonder if I can find…
  • OpenRoads SS4 to Navisworks Quantities

    I am at the start of a new project and we are using OpenRoads SS4, primarily using the template and corridor tools to create longitudinal objects like retaining walls, sea defenses, roads and footpaths. The client has requested we deliver a Navisworks…
  • Can you insert vertices into a 3D complex element?

    It would be nice to be able to insert vertices after I've created a 3D complex element for use with control points for my corridor model, instead of having to re-create the entire 3D element for just 1 or 2 additional vertices. Is there a tool that I…
  • How do I get the feature definition to allow a space in openroads?

    If the definition uses a link code, it reads it, but if, for example, I label my monumentation as a pipe found (code PIPF) and then explain what the pipe is (1/2 noid), it decides to create three points (73,73_1, and 73_2) with one with PIPF, one with…
  • Does a seed file that is MicroStation V8 saved from a V7 (J) file compatible with OpenRoads SS4?

    A DOT has required my company to start using OpenRoads. This DOT has always used seed files, that we are required to use, that were converted from V7 to V8. Will using these seedfiles with OpenRoads cause any problems with the operation of OpenRoads?…
  • Stopping Sight Distance Check in new Connect Edition

    Are there any native tools in Connect Edition, similar to MX Road, to check stopping sight distance along an alignment, specifying object alignment, eye alignment, comparing with a surface, and report it to a text file as: Station | Distance Achieved…
  • Any way to identify imported Geometry into OpenRoads?

    Hi all, Is there any way at all to identify geometry that has been imported into OR SS4 or ORD? There doesn't seem to be anything anywhere to let the user know it has been imported and has a relationship to an external source. It would be quite useful…
  • Survey data migration SS3 to SS4

    This topic has been dealt with briefly in the following post. Migrating a project from SS3 to SS4 Verified Answer I have been working extensively on a project in SS3 and I am wondering if any problems…
  • [MX SS4] Volumetric mesh/component transition issue

    Hi, I come across problem with volumes for volumetric meshes/components. In my example, I have two components that have different shape depending on whether in cut or fill situation and therefore I use component name override to get single continuous…
  • Import Template from Graphics in GeoPAK SS4

    Hi All, There are a couple of older threads (2-3years ago) that noted the removal of the import template from graphics functionality after SS2. CR's were opened to add it back. Is there an update on this? Is this functionality available in GeoPAK SS4…
  • OpenRoads Out of Memory Crashes

    Hi all, We are having problems with OpenRoads in MX SS4 running out of memory after repeated processing of large corridors. It seems that OpenRoads doesn't release all its memory usage on every corridor processing run so eventually we get to approx…
  • OpenRoads Terrain Import / Update Keyin Help

    Hi all, We have an OpenRoads model that includes some linear templates and surface templates built from MX strings and triangulations. The intention is for us to update our MX string model and MX triangulation(s) and re-import the strings and update…
  • OpenRoads - SS4 - Slow Speed

    Hi, I have recently started using OpenRoads (Power InRoads V8i - SELECT series 4 - V08.11.09.845) and I have noticed that it is very slow when changing between views (e.g. changing from a profile view to a layout/default view takes 5-10 seconds every…
  • RE: OpenRoads SS4 survey chains...what is happening?

    Hello EL_C_ The issue can be rectified by simply changing the following settings (see capture below): The setting converts the linear survey features to a static point list rather than a dynamic list based on the active linking codes. This setting…
  • Changing Corridor Design Stage via keyin or vba?

    Hi all, Does anyone know of a way to change an OpenRoads Corridor via a keyin or vba? I've been trying a few methods and they don't seem to be working for me. Using the macro recorder, when I change a corridors design stage to "7 - Final Linear Features…
  • RE: Is there a way to change the default linear feature name?

    Hello Sanders, Yes I understand the relationship between feature codes and name. Maybe an example is better....... 1. Survey crew collects 100 storm pipes but does not use linking codes to connect the survey points for pipe connectivity. 2. Tech…
  • RE: OpenRoads SS4 survey chains...what is happening?

    Hello Chris, This issue is difficult to articulate. Let me describe the workflow: 1. import ascii file in NEZD format. 2. The project settings have been revised to accommodate the following linking codes: 3. These codes do work with the…
  • MX SS3/SS4 OpenRoads Civil Objects duplicates

    Hi all, I have put together a VBA Macro that imports graphically selected MX strings into OpenRoads via the Context Menu and am trying to have all strings go into a Civil Object named "MX Import". On each subsequent import a Civil Object is created…
  • OpenRoads SS4 survey chains...what is happening?

    Is there anyone having an issue with the survey chains auto connecting between common feature codes? This seems to be happening when I edit a chain or a point in the chains linking code. Not exactly sure about this but it has to be one of the most frustrating…
  • Import FBK error

    Does anyone have an idea what this error means? I get when importing a FBK file into OpenRoads SS4.
  • Profile from referenced Corridor - Why is this such a battle!

    Running the latest Geopak/ Inroads 08.11.09.845 and even though this version maintains a triangulated top surface in the background the profile from surface tool STILL creates a broken profile that will jump randomly from the top of the component to the…
  • MX SS4 "Create Civil Rules" when Importing from Active MX Model

    Hi, We build our corridors using MX data only and we've observed that people forgot to tick "Create Civil Rules" off. The upshot of importing alignments with the option ticked on is alignments are deleted from model.fil. It's undesirable as we edit…
  • Link an XIN file to MX SS4

    Hi - Is it possible to link a preference file (*.xin) from InRoads to MX Road for us to use the feature definitions/element templates in it? In MX(OpenRoads) under the Project Explorer, right clicking on the Feature Definitions in the active DGN allows…
  • View Attributes - Civil Geometry

    Trying to Civilize some Microstation elements and some work and some fail to civilize and I am having to redraw. It would be very handy if civil Geometry was a View Attribute that I could toggle on/off. Terry