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Add a Reference File Selection Capability in the Profile Model Create 3D Cut Tool

In the Create 3D Cut tool, it would be nice to be able to select which reference file(s) the user would like to use when creating 3D cuts in the profile model. This capability would keep ORD from 3D cutting all attached reference files.
almost 3 years ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 1 Future consideration

Combining Properties Menus

It would be super helpful if I didn't have to search two different property menus for where to change specific properties. If the general properties menu and the ORD DU properties menu could be more centralized into one properties menu, this would...
over 1 year ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 1 Planned

Persist Snaps and Feature Definition Toggle Bar

We need a better way to control activation of the Persist Snaps functionality. Currently the Persist Snaps is always turned on by default when ORD is launched and also when switching to a different dgn. Persist Snaps is a very important functional...
over 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 7 Already exists

Create a Break Island Feature Type for Terrain Extraction

Much like the "Break Void" line where the elevation of the graphic is honored in the Terrain, a "Break Island" should also exist to prevent improper triangulation.
29 days ago in OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenTunnel Designer / Terrain 0 Future consideration

Multiple alignment options

OpenRail now looks like it is behind the 12D Model, after removing good design functions in BRT. In OpenRail, it is hard to have multiple alignment options. For example, you can copy a horizontal design, it will carry a profile, but not cant desig...
29 days ago in OpenRail Designer 0 Needs review

Deed Writer Tool Enhancement to Allow for Phrase Inserts in Specific Cursor Location to Create Nested Phrases

Please consider adding the ability for a user to insert a phrase within a phrase in the Right of Way Deed dialog box when using the Deed Writer tool based on the cursor location in the white text deed description box. This capability would give th...
8 months ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Survey 0 Future consideration

Have different icons for each version of a civil product

The current desktop icons are the same color for all versions and is confusing with multiple versions installed. If the icons for each version was a different color for each release it would make for quicker identification of version.
almost 3 years ago in OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler / OpenRail Designer / OpenRail Overhead Line Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenRoads SignCAD / OpenSite Designer / OpenTunnel Designer 3 Will not implement

Support spaces for bearing input in geometry tools

The geometry tools should allow for spaces between degrees minutes and seconds (N78 34 22E). This format is supported in the Geometry Builder but not the other geometry tools and the inconsistence is frustrating. Currently you have to enter either...
almost 3 years ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

rotate cells placed by field book

We need to be able to manually rotate survey cells in a 3D file. Yes, I understand there are macros to automate this. But simply put, we should be able to use the microstation rotate command and have the cell respond.
almost 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / Survey 9 Needs review

Deed Writer Tool Enhancement to Control Decimals on the Line Bearing Phrase Calculated Insert

Please consider adding the ability for the user to control decimals on the Line Bearing phrase calculated insert in the respective .xml when using the Deed Writer tool. Users would like to have control on the Line Bearing number of decimals. For e...
9 months ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Survey 0 Future consideration