In OpenRoads Designer, when defining or editing parametric constraints, the Corridor Object toolbar disappears from the screen. This removes access to important corridor information at a critical stage of the workflow.

This idea proposes that the Corridor Object toolbar should remain visible and accessible while parametric constraints are being defined.

Problem / Need

While working with parametric constraints, designers often need to:

• Check chainages

• Confirm stationing and location along the corridor

• Reference existing corridor object details

• Validate changes in context

Currently, when the Corridor Object toolbar disappears, this information is no longer visible. This interrupts the workflow and forces users to:

• Exit the constraint definition

• Re‑enter tools

• Rely on memory or external views

This breaks concentration and increases the risk of errors, especially on long or complex corridors.
Proposed Solution

Maintain the visibility of the Corridor Object toolbar when parametric constraints are active, or provide an option to:

• Dock or pin the toolbar so it remains on screen

• Keep key fields (e.g. chainage, baseline, region, feature context) visible during constraint definition

Even a simplified or read‑only version of the toolbar would significantly improve usability.
Benefits

• Improved workflow efficiency with fewer interruptions

• Better situational awareness during parametric editing

• Reduced errors when working along long corridors

• More intuitive behaviour, especially for new or infrequent users

• Improved user confidence when defining complex constraints