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Batch or Bulk Export to IFC

To export IFC data from a DGN, we currently have to manually export each DGN. It would be extremely helpful to be able to export multiple files at one time, similar to the way the batch converter can convert multiple files to DWG format.
over 1 year ago in Import/Export / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Needs review

Allow Esri Shapefile Field Name to be longer than 10 characters

When exporting a drainage flex table in ESRI format, the default field names include names longer than 10 characters. This throws the error message: "The Esri Shapefile field name <Middle_Flow> for column <Flow (Middle)> cannot be long...
over 1 year ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

RM Bridge update to use the correct AASHTO reduction factor for reinforced/prestressed concrete based on tensile strain in reinforcing at ultimate limit state.

The current RM bridge ultimate capacity calculations allow for material reduction factors only, which are not used by AASHTO for reinforced and prestressed concrete. AASHTO concrete reduction factors for flexure and P-M capacities are based on the...
over 2 years ago in OpenBridge Designer 0 Needs review

OpenRoads Deed Writer - EC Expressions

Open Roads Deed Writer fields should work with text favorite expressions (EC expressions). There are similarities in what the two different syntaxes are trying to accomplish.
about 3 years ago in All Other / OpenRoads Designer 1 Future consideration

"View Readable" annotations respects view rotation or ACS

The "Text View Readable" option for Civil Laballer a nd Annotation Manager/groups respects only the model Active Angle. Refer to my case CS0042880 for more info. It should be a dynamic function that always respect the view, so no matter from which...
almost 2 years ago in Drawing Production / OpenRail ConceptStation / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 2 Future consideration

End Area Volume (EAV) Report without Derived Stations

The delivered EAV report in OpenRaods Designer includes lines for locations where the mass ordinate is 0. This creates a table that is at best confusing and requires additional manipulation to provide value in Excel or, in my opinion, simply incor...
8 months ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / Reports 0 Future consideration

Add The Ability to use a Fence and Regular MicroStation Shapes as a Boundary When Using The "Analyze Volume" Tool

Currently, the "Analyze Volume" tool "Only" allows you to use an ORD Geometry Shape for a boundary. It would be much more useful and intuitive if we could also use a fence and/or a regular MicroStation shape for a boundary as well like you could w...
almost 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Openroads Drainage - HGL versus Headwater Analysis for Headwalls Inletting into a Storm Sewer System

Many times, a stream needs to be drained into a storm sewer system via a headwall. When this occurs, two analysis should be considered: The headwater at the headwall (the mechanics of the water getting into the pipe at the headwall). Generally KYT...
about 3 years ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Annotation : Annotation be added to display the degree of curve in chord definition

In a previous update, the plan annotation option to display arc length in chord or arc definition was added. It is imperative that a plan annotation be added to display the degree of curve in chord or arc definition as well. Until this happens we ...
over 1 year ago in Drawing Production / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

SUDA - Spread Slope

Make it easier to manage longitudinal spread slope. It's nice to input the slope in the properties per node, but consider making it integrated to the gutters used during bypass flow drawing of gutters.
about 3 years ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Needs review