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  • Active File Feature Definitions- Write Back to Library

    Within my active design file, I have assembled some frequently used Feature Definitions and collected them into their own "New Category" Feature Definition folder. I have also copied some Feature Definitions and Applied a "_Right" or _"Left" to some of…
  • Missing feature definitions

    When my co-worker and I individually open the same template library or dgn, we have different lists of available feature definitions. We've checked to make sure both our workspaces are loading the same list of dgnlib's (our MS_DNGLIBLIST variable are…
  • How to copy Feature Definitions from one DGNLIB to another?

    How do I copy Feature Definitions from one DGNLIB to another? I've tried following the steps stated here: How to copy Feature Definitions from one DGNLIB to another in Explorer in OpenRoads Designer? - OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki - OpenRoads | OpenSite…
  • SUBSURFACE UTILITIES - FEATURE DEFINITION

    Feature Definition of Subsurface Utility when property of node selected: !NOT_SET! Feature Definition does exist and can be set for other nodes, however not picking up for set node Also how do I get it to pickup station offset & geom baseline inf…
  • An Overview of Drainage and Utilities Feature Definitions

    Product(s): OpenSite, OpenRoads, Open Rail Version(s): 10.07.00.56+ Area: Drainage and Utilities Feature Definitions - Overview The PDF document below gives an overview of Feature Definitions used by the Drainage and Utilities…
  • ORD - Survey Intelligence

    Is there any intelligence in an ORD Survey file that can be used in downstream processes, or is it just a means to get a good base map dgn and terrain? Maybe Feature Definitions used as corridor objects?
  • ORD Connect Edition - Feature Definition and Levels of Smart Object

    Hey everyone, I'm creating a template/standards in OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition. I come from a Civil 3D World - and there's very limited information on feature definitions and descriptions about everything. I have a question in regards to smart…
  • Match Feature Definition in Terrain an Alignment drawings in ORD , Geometry Import and Terrain from file

    We are in the process of changing a number of projects from SS2 to ORD. Since there is not a 1 to 1 agreement between the XIN and the Feature Definition dgnlib, there are a lot of features, alignments etc that appear in ORD on the default level. Select…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: OpenSite – Creating Feature Definitions

    OpenSite Special Interest Group: Creating Feature Definitions Presenters: Tom Cruse and Sean Mummert, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: March 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT Register Now! OpenSite Designer automation delivers a lot of design power…
  • ORD Feature Definition Export to Navisworks

    Hi, I am modelling some cable barriers in ORD and want these to be shown in Navisworks for coordination purposes. My current process involves using the cable barrier feature definition which gives me a nice 3D view of the barriers in ORD. Is there anyway…
  • Is the Naming convention that Bentley used to create the Feature Symbologies and Feature Definitions available?

    I am Creating ORD Standards for a client. I am starting with the supplied Feature Symbologies and Feature Definitions. It appears that Bentley used a naming convention. Is a copy of this convention available? David.Stewart@Hai-Pine.com
  • Creating new feature definition for a component in ORD Templares

    Hello, How can I create a new feature definition for a component in OpenRoads Designer Templates?
  • Opensite Designer product alignment with Openroads Designer

    When I try to open a dgn created in Openroads Designer with Opensite, I get the error that "This job was created with Openroads designer version 7, I need to check the product alignment in Online Help, Open as read only" I have checked Online help and…
  • Open Site Designer Feature definition Configuration Variable Setup

    When I start a new dgn using a 3D Seed file my feature definition libraries are not linking to any dgnlibs. I then open the Seed file and look at the configuration variable in settings and I seem to be missing alot of configuration commands when I compare…
  • Video: How to create a stripping component that extends to the edge of the terrain

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.00.00.120+ Area: Corridor Modeling Original Author: Holly Herring, Bentley Technical Support Group This video demonstrates how to create a stripping component that extends…
  • Why can we not assign a Mesh Feature Definition to a Terrain Model?

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition Version(s): 10.00.00+ Area: File Preferences Original Author Purva Lakde, Product Advantage Group Question: Why can we not assign a Mesh Feature Definition to…
  • What is the difference between Libraries and .dgn (Default) under the OpenRoads Standards in the Explorer window?

    Product(s): OpenRoads Designer Version(s): 10.00.00.120+ Area: Drawing Production Original Author: Holly Herring, Bentley Technical Support Group Question: What is the difference between Libraries and .dgn (Default…
  • End Condition Targeting a Feature Definition Both Horizontal and Vertical

    I have a template that has an end condition on the left and the right. This particular end condition targets a specific feature definition both horizontally and vertically. The issue is that if I have a targeted feature on only one side of the road, both…
  • The cells in my SUE node won't connect. The buttom cell doesn't automatically expands itself to the top node

    Hello! :-) I have a problem with my cells when I'm creating cells to use for my Feature Definitions for SUE nodes. I have followed the guides (both the video and the written guide) on how to create the cells to use in the Feature Definitions for the node…
  • [OpenRoads] Synchronising Feature Definitions

    Hi, is there a method for synchronising local copies of Feature Definitions with those in dgnlib? There are "Update from Library" for Element Templates and Levels, is there similar tool for Feature Definitions? Thanks, Krzysztof
  • Feature Definition Management

    I am attempting to set up a project using Openroads (SS4) for a client that has limited civil geometry feature definitions set up. While determining all of the feature definitions that I need, there is obviously addition, subtraction, and modification…
  • Feature Definitions with multiple .ddb files

    Hi all, We have a delivered workspace that is password protected. I mean NOTHING can be added or changed. I am unable to add native styles to the delivered .ddb file. The workspace is specifically for state standards. However, we also work with…
  • Using Customized feature definitions

    Applies To Product(s): OpenRoads Version(s): 08.11.09 Environment: Area: Feature Definition Subarea: Original Author: Amita Shinde. Product Advantage Group …
  • Does use of native ddb vs. element templates for feature definitions affect processing time?

    As I get set up for SS3 I am wondering if linking to the ddb means that there will always be some processing time to "go find" the information in the ddb when trying to apply a feature definition to my graphics. Is the time required for that greater than…
  • SS3 Civil Geometry Features/templates

    Is there any method to get a listing/printout of feature defintions/templates like you can with level libraries? I am trying to figure out how to have an oversight of what feature definations correlate to templates and how those relate to level library…