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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 4 years ago in Geometry / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 1 Future consideration

Turnout points for tounge position

In railway engineering, there is a growing demand for positioning of the tongue in turnouts. The proposal is to introduce a new point in the Feature Definition of turnouts, making it possible to specify the distance from point .1 to the Tongue. Su...
almost 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / Turnouts/Crossings 1 Future consideration

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...
10 months ago in OpenRoads Designer / Reports 1 Future consideration

Civil Labeler - Add Dimension Line when annotation between points

When using Civil Labeler to annotate between 2 points, like plan linear>between geometry, it would be great to be able to place a dimension line controlled by usual dimension style and being able to place the annotation at the middle of the dim...
over 3 years ago in Annotation / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

Addition of Steel Bridge Templates into ConceptStation

ConceptStation needs Steel Bridge Templates as some regions predominantly utilize these types of bridges. Lack of steel bridge templates create a barrier for adoption of ConceptStation.
5 months ago in OpenRoads ConceptStation 0 Future consideration

Rename Template Points and Components - Find and Replace Names & add prefix- suffix

Please and the follow template tools. Find and Replace point and component names in a single template or multiple templates. Bulk add prefix and suffix text to all point and component names in a single template or multiple templates. Find and Repl...
over 3 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / User Interface 1 Future consideration

Add nodes to existing drainage areas

Allow users to add additional nodes to a drainage area after it has already been placed using the place catchment feature. This would eliminate the need to recreate drainage areas when updates are required.
4 months ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRoads Designer 0 Needs review

Swept path tool - meshes and features for front, mid and rear positions of the vehicle for calculation step gapss

To design platform coping strings and walkway edge strings in tunnels To calculate step gaps between the vehicle step edge and walkway / platform edge For trucks, cars, and trains.
over 3 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRail Overhead Line Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 2 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 3 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 2 Future consideration

Allow for Densify Horizontal Value and the Densify Vertical Value fields unlocked in order to give more user control to corridor stroking

We need improved stroking control for corridors. Currently stroking for corridors is defined by configuration variables i.e. CIVIL_DEFAULT_CURVE_STROKING and CIVIL_DEFAULT_PROFILE_STROKING, for horizontal and vertical curves respectively, which ta...
over 3 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer 6 Future consideration