Rename terrains, linear templates, surface templates and other elements by selecting from Explorer list>(right click) Properties
At the current OpenRoads version, we need to select the terrains at 3D view then click properties in order to rename. It would be better if it can be renamed just by selecting the terrain name from Explorer list>(right click) properties.
Tool to project the slope between 2 elements onto a third element.
There used to be a tool in InRoads (I think it was part of the Generate Longitudinal Feature) where you could project the slope between 2 elements onto a third element. The is no such tool in ORD. The only way I can figure to do it now is to creat...
Allow Item Types to be Exported to a ProjectWise Folder
Within the Item Types Import/Export tool, "Import From" and "Export To" lead directly to folders outside of ProjectWise. There is no option to import from or export to an excel file within ProjectWise.
Deed Writer – Allow Single Line to Define Right of Way Boundary
In the Deed Writer tool (accessed via Geometry > Reports > Deed Writer), after selecting the reference alignment, the next step prompts the user to identify the Right of Way boundary. Currently, the tool only accepts closed shapes for this b...
I would highly recommend to let user to snap to arc or spiral end in profile design. As you can see in the attached video I can't find intersection between profile alignment and vertical line that indicates arc/spiral end.
To find intersection b...
Currently, the only way to update Annotation is to update ALL or one drawing model at a time. It would be very helpful to be able to select a station range to remove and then update in one action.
Beam haunches should have more robust parameters or even model templates. some examples would be:
the ability to allow exterior haunches to extend to the edge of deck independent of the top flange of the girder/beam. also allow it to taper to a ...
I will use ORD as an example. I, along with many others, have chosen to remain on ORD 10.12 due to a constant string of issues with more current releases. Most recently, I tried to upgrade a project from 10.12 to 24. This resulted in my Text File ...
Turn off snap for ORD. Having the snap rule on by default causes so many problems for new users. Rules are created all over the place causing crashes and unnecessary processing.