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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.
about 3 years ago in OpenBridge Modeler / Workspace 0 Future consideration

Multiple Scales For Text/Annotative Items

Allowing multiple scales for text and annotative items or something similar. Especially when working with one survey in multiple files of different scales, it can be hard to get things to show up correctly, even when using the "Master" scale in th...
over 1 year ago in Annotation / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 2 Already exists

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...
about 3 years ago in Import/Export / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite 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 ...
about 3 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Give warning for invalid display rule expressions/names

When making Display Rules, give a warning when using expressions/names that are not acceptable (i.e. can't use parentheses in the name since they can be used in expressions)
over 1 year ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / User Interface 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 ...
about 3 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 ...
about 3 years ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 1 Future consideration

Profile along sight visibility lines

When creating sight visibility a 3D model is created with sight lines. Currently these sight lines are not able to be individually selected to provide a profile along the line. This option was available in MX SS4 and useful for checking some obstr...
over 1 year ago in Analytics / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

Reintegrate the automatic "Save Sign Inventory" checkbox.

In previous versions of SignCAD, there was a default checkbox for automatically saving sign inventory files alongside the .SGN file when saving sign files. This feature would be valuable to have alongside the other proposed sign inventory features.
over 1 year ago in OpenRoads SignCAD 0 Future consideration

Allow for Hydraulic calculations and profile creation while using tap nodes

Tap nodes are incredibly useful but do not allow for hydraulic modeling or for profile runs. I'd prefer to use tap nodes over transitions because they are easier to use and do not break trunklines into segments. This would help with profiles, pipe...
over 1 year ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration