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alignment selection filter

When a dgn contains lots graphics in the active dgn and reference files, I often find it challenging to select the desired alignment for various tools (e.g. tracking, laying out sheets, etc..). to make this easier, I propose that Bentley provide a...
almost 4 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 1 Future consideration

node cells should honor graphic cell type (handle multiple levels)

when a node feature is placed the cell is all on one level. i have cells for median barrier inlets that include the barrier in the 3d cell as this is included in the payment for that node. i put the barrier part of the 3d cell on its own level. In...
6 months ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRoads Designer 0 Needs review

Include terrain option for clearance in Xsection named boundary

Please include a terrain option for clearance in Xsection named boundary similar to the Profile named boundary.
over 3 years ago in Drawing Production / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Triangulation does not honor Reference Z Offset – Potential Design Risk / Missing Warning

In OpenRoads Designer, applying a Z offset to a reference file only affects the display of geometry and does not modify the underlying element elevations. In the model: A 3D reference is attached and adjusted using a Z offset (-0.105 m) to corre...
3 months ago in Modeling / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

Addition of a new Linear Terrain Triangle Void Feature to automate precision Terrain triangle trimming

One very important piece of functionality that is currently missing in OpenRoads is a Linear Terrain Void feature type. This Linear Terrain feature would void/null any Terrain triangles it crosses, allowing users to add these features into their t...
almost 4 years ago in OpenBridge Modeler / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Terrain 2 Future consideration

Reporting Partial Item Type with Fence/Border

Need the ability to report a partial quantity for an item type. For example, I can use this.GetElement().LinearElement_Length to calculate the length of an element. But I cannot report part of the length with a fence or border. My only options in ...

Ability to add "Folders" or "Categories" in other Libraries

The "Cross Frames", "Connection" and "Connector Angles" libraries have a flat folder structure. It would be nice to be able to add one or more "folders/categories" for the sake of sorting the templates. That ability exists in the "Decks" library.
over 1 year ago in OpenBridge Modeler 0 Future consideration

Improvement of the "Geometry Connector" to simplify for the user

Suggested improvements: Automatically fill in the correct radius of transition curves/clothoids. Make an option somewhere (civil design file settings?) to select if you want to give transition curve values "by length" or "by constant". If you choo...
over 1 year ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

Deed Writer - Multiple Deed Phrase Catalogs

Our deed phrases can vary slightly by client. It would be helpful if there was a way to create, edit, and access multiple deed phrase catalogs to more easily switch between client preferences.
over 1 year ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / Survey 2 Future consideration

Feature Defintions (Window) - a proposal for improving this function

Feature Definition Toolbar A proposal for improving/expanding this feature Choosing Feature Definitions is a frequently used feature in OpenRoads Designer. Especially in urban projects, switching between pavement types, curbs, placing signs, ...
almost 3 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 0 Future consideration