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Civil Labeler multiple data points

We have a label that we need to include 2 offsets from the centerline in the same label. However, when I use the Data Point selection method, it only lets me select one point. There's no way to create the label to include 2 offsets. The only worka...
over 1 year ago in Annotation / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Expression Math Function Roundup / Ceiling math

It is known that processing slows when using nested IIF statements. In order to simplify the expressions functions for Roundup and Increments for Ceiling.Math with are needed. Roundup function with a precision Roundup(100.03,1) = 100.1 math functi...

Vertical curves/kvalues to report direction as positive/negative

Handing of vertical curves in reports/table editor is always positive in the reports. Geometry exports are used by Construction Teams, as part of the Approved for Construction design pack. Horizontal curves have a handing convention - +ve = RH cur...
5 months ago in OpenRail Designer / Reports 1 Future consideration

DU RIM Elevation calculated from Ground Elevation offset

The RIM Elevation is a stagnant number once you enter an elevation it does not update in relation to any surface changes. RIM Elevation would be better suited for use if it can be defined with an offset. Another field would be needed: RIM Depressi...
almost 2 years ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 0 Future consideration

Persist the Edit Complex Terrain Model dialog box

When editing a Complex Terrain Model, clicking Apply closes the dialog box. The user often wants to make additional edits to the Terrain Model. Allow the dialog box to persist until the user closes it.
10 months ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Terrain 0 Future consideration

Include print/plot ability in OpenRoads ConceptStation

At present, ConceptStation does not include print/plot capability. The workaround has been to export the concept to MicroStation or ORD. However, not all ConceptStation users have access to MicroStation or ORD. The product should at least have the...
almost 2 years ago in Drawing Production 0 Future consideration

Add a warning prompt before deleting a line if it has elements drawn in the profile view.

This warning would be useful to avoid loosing work done in profile views.
5 months ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 0 Future consideration

Item Type Expression that References a Terrain

Similar to the new Station/Offset Expressions, it would be great to query a terrain in an item type on an element and return the elevation. It would be used primarily for point cells, but I could also see it being useful for linework.
almost 2 years ago in Annotation / Item Types / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Terrain 5 Future consideration

Use File Open dialogues that allow user to paste a file folder address

OpenRoads uses different types of file open dialogues throughout the program. The first type allows the user to paste a file address directly into the navigation bar. The second type does not allow the user to paste the file address and forces the...
about 1 year ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 0 Future consideration

Contact (3rd) Rail tools

It would be great to have a set of tools to model a contact (third) rail - this is used by many transit systems as a traction power source for trains. There are enough nuances to the design of this rail that it warrants a dedicated tool with the a...
over 1 year ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer 0 Future consideration