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Add a Reference File Selection Capability in the Profile Model Create 3D Cut Tool

In the Create 3D Cut tool, it would be nice to be able to select which reference file(s) the user would like to use when creating 3D cuts in the profile model. This capability would keep ORD from 3D cutting all attached reference files.
almost 3 years ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 1 Future consideration

Inherit survey point name and code to regression point

When we import survey points into Survey and create a field book, we get the name and code for the point. However, if we want to use the survey points directly from the Field Book in Survey to use as regression points, we don't get the name and co...
8 months ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / Regression Analysis 0 Future consideration

Utility Overhead Conduits/Nodes

Current Limitations Currently, creating overhead conductors between two "Overhead Nodes" (e.g., utility poles) results in a straight-line conduit. In reality, these lines always exhibit a natural sag due to gravity and tension forces. To model sag...
3 months ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

Deed Writer Tool Enhancement to Allow for Phrase Inserts in Specific Cursor Location to Create Nested Phrases

Please consider adding the ability for a user to insert a phrase within a phrase in the Right of Way Deed dialog box when using the Deed Writer tool based on the cursor location in the white text deed description box. This capability would give th...
10 months ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Survey 0 Future consideration

Persist Snaps and Feature Definition Toggle Bar

We need a better way to control activation of the Persist Snaps functionality. Currently the Persist Snaps is always turned on by default when ORD is launched and also when switching to a different dgn. Persist Snaps is a very important functional...
over 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 7 Already exists

Bring back "Depends On" in the Properties

It is my understanding that this was removed in the 2024 version due to general confusion, but I'd like it to be added back. If it is made toggleable, it can be turned off by default to avoid the aforementioned confusion, and this allows those tha...
about 2 months ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / User Interface 0 Future consideration

Labels Every 100' and Ability to Pick Start Point

I created the Civil Label for the 100’ elevation along a geometric element, but I want to be able to pick where the labeling starts and not at the start of the geometric element. I want to establish a target to start the 1st label at a prompted cl...
about 2 months ago in Annotation / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

Overlay and Stripping in Surface Templates / Linear Templates

When will the ability to use Overlay and Stripping in Surface Templates / Linear Templates be available.
over 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 2 Future consideration

Support spaces for bearing input in geometry tools

The geometry tools should allow for spaces between degrees minutes and seconds (N78 34 22E). This format is supported in the Geometry Builder but not the other geometry tools and the inconsistence is frustrating. Currently you have to enter either...
about 3 years ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Have different icons for each version of a civil product

The current desktop icons are the same color for all versions and is confusing with multiple versions installed. If the icons for each version was a different color for each release it would make for quicker identification of version.
almost 3 years ago in OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler / OpenRail Designer / OpenRail Overhead Line Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenRoads SignCAD / OpenSite Designer / OpenTunnel Designer 3 Will not implement