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Ability to have multiple superstructure types in one bridge definition. For example, steel main spans with concrete approach spans is currently defined as 3 bridges

Many bridges have approach spans that are smaller in length to the main spans. For example, a bridge that crosses over a railroad ROW may have prestressed concrete in the approach spans and a continuous steel bridge over the railroad, then the end...
about 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler 0 Already exists

Add ability to Target Alias and clip a Conical Slope

The conical slope feature is very useful for model detailing. We use these often at bridge abutments. It would be helpful if we could target alias these features and also clip them.
over 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

civil cell variables with expressions and variations

When we create parametric cells, we are able to use expressions to calculate values based on inputs, and in the properties of the cell, each of the variables (listed as visible) are shown, and you can adjust the cell from there. You can also creat...
over 1 year ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 1 Future consideration

curved corners in bridge geometry

OBM should allow o define sharp corners for decks and barriers (in addition to rounded). Currently every turn is interpolated using spline type of line, without control from user end (regardless of the manipulation for the chord and distance betwe...
about 2 years ago in Geometry / Modeling / OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler 0 Future consideration

Ability to use end condition exceptions on linear templates

Being able to use end condition exceptions for linear templates would be extremely beneficial for roadway designers. We often use end condition exceptions to turn off slopes in order to connect external features like ditches to the corridor. Not b...
almost 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 2 Future consideration

Local edits to a template, now out of sync with library.

It would be nice to see what local changes were made, to a template, before Sync'ing to library. It currently notifies user that there changes made, but doesn't show what those changes are. It is difficult to know what changes may have been made t...
4 months ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 0 Future consideration

ITL Copy Components

Add ability to copy points, components and sets of components
12 months ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Needs review

See Coordinates of Objects in Model Space

Say if I had pre-cast units (say rectangular for ease of the idea), you can see the coordinates of the 4 bottom corners (or other named points) of the pre-cast unit if I click on it. This would show up in model space view as shown: https://imgur.c...
over 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer 0 Future consideration

Permanent bracing (PPC girders)

This would give us the ability to make our models more complete within OBM rather than having to either model using MicroStation tools or another software (ProStructures).
8 months ago in Modeling / OpenBridge Modeler 0 Needs review

Don't duplicate densification of template drops

When defining model requirements, we want to define the template drop interval and a stroking distance to densify template drops through vertical and horizontal curves. This will insure that models are designed to meet construction standards and s...
over 1 year ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 2 Future consideration