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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, ...
over 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface Future consideration

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...
over 3 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface Future consideration

Improve Identification of Active Cant Alignment for Annotation

In complex roadway designs, it is common to have a single horizontal alignment with several associated cant alignments to evaluate different scenarios. When annotating profiles, OpenRoads Designer correctly pulls data from only one "active" cant a...
3 months ago in OpenRail Designer / User Interface Needs review

Provide pop-up message when drainage "breaks" and becomes red dashed line in appearance

Many User's are experiencing an issue where portions of their drainage layout (nodes for example) are becoming red dashed lines in appearance. This change indicates a break/error in the design and absent specific reasons why this occurred, User's ...
9 months ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / User Interface Future consideration

Terrains Analyse Volume scenarios toolbar

Instead of a one time thing, create and save the comparison set in a toolbar table. If I want to run again I just need to hit a refresh button for the specifc set. When developing a project, keeping track of cut and fill volumes between design and...
over 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Terrain / User Interface Future consideration

Feature Definition Toggle Bar Search/UI Improvements

Add a search function to the Feature Definition toolbar. Hunting through thousands of feature definitions is no fun, add a search function like the ones located the Template Picker or Level Picker. Add a recently picked list in the Feature Definit...
about 3 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface Future consideration

Make it easier to find Point Control referenced element.

I needed to update one point control but I had no idea where I could find the line (plan element) that was used in the point control. The point I could find in the template or by hoving the mouse over the corridor, but the line (plan element) that...
over 3 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / User Interface Future consideration

Add a toolbar for Decorations

add a tool bar for decorations instead in only one menu. and toggle to turn all on and all off
over 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Survey / User Interface Future consideration

Highlight selected objects through Project Explorer

Want: Objects in model would highlight when selected through the project explorer Why: if you have multiple objects say terrains, and you need to modify them, it would be very helpful to see them highlighted through the project explorer. Often tim...

Add a “Chord" Toggle to all the Horizontal Curve Tools

To have to go to the Back Stage and select Settings ==> File ==> Design File Settings ==> Civil Formatting ==> Degree of Curve Method to change from an Arc Defined Curve to Chord Defined Curve is not a good workflow. In our State we ca...
about 3 years ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface Future consideration