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Use GAGE instead of Center of Railhead for Template Placement when Creating Rails

The "Create Rails" tool utilizes the Rail Settings within the Design File. The gage lines are generated correctly based on the file settings, and so are the center of rail head lines, BUT these do not necessarily match the Template that is used to...
over 1 year ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer 0 Future consideration

Include common support structure types used in the UK

It would be good to add to the OBM library, for example standard abutments types used in the UK that are not integral and need an abutment gallery to align with the CIRIA C543 Bridge detailing guide.
over 1 year ago in OpenBridge Modeler / Workspace 0 Future consideration

Put the DEPTH point type back in the survey import

In InRoads there was an option to import data as depths instead of elevations. This is common practice for hydrographic data, as many dedicated programs have positive elevations being below 0, with elevations above as negatives. ASCII files can be...
over 1 year ago in Import/Export / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

More options when creating custom diagrammatic arrows

Description: While SignCAD currently supports the creation of diagrammatic arrows with two arrows, there is a growing need for more complex arrow configurations. Users often require diagrammatic arrows with three or more arrows for detailed traffi...
11 months ago in OpenRoads SignCAD / Signs 0 Future consideration

Graphically edit the profile by variable slope

It would be good to have the option to drag the start and end stations of the profile by variable slope from element in the profile window. Similarly as the partial offset tool in plan. At the moment the user needs to update values in the properti...
11 months ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Retain item type on 3D cells exported from Points Feature Definition

If there is an item type attached to a Point Feature Definition, it is not retained when the Point is exported as a standard 3D MicroStation cell. The metadata is only retained to the 2d element, not the 3d. In the case of a mesh (from a component...
11 months ago in Item Types / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Save LeapBridge Concrete design that is exported from LeapBridge Steel

Currently, any substructure design that is created from LeapBridge Steel (LBS) is stored directly in the OpenBridge Designer (OBD) file. To allow multiple people to work on a project at once, it would be easier to have a save as option in LBS Subs...
over 1 year ago in Import/Export / OpenBridge Designer 0 Future consideration

Add support for Points/ Zero length elements using "Create 3D by Drape" tool

Currently "Create 3D by Drape" tool does not support point elements/ zero length elements. The modify point and drape element tool also does not work for zero length elements. Kindly add the support for zero length elements in "Create 3D by Drape ...
over 1 year ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Add Ability to move the vertical datum

The project is done without any geocoordinates and there is need to shift the overall project datum. currently the option to shift the model vertical elevation/ datum is not available. For Example, the original model done is at el. 16'...but need ...
almost 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Ability to Update/Load additional Pipe networks from Civil 3d

Currently When importing pulling in pipe networks (both utility and drainage) two things happen 1.) They lose a lot of data. 2.) you can only do it once. Then you have to erase EVERYTHING and do it again. The workflow generally goes like this: So ...
almost 2 years ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 1 Future consideration