OpenRail DesignerCONNECT Edition

To Create Cut and Fill Volumes

  1. Select the tool and follow the heads-up prompts.

    Prompt

    User Action

    Select Existing Surface

    Graphically select any terrain model, generally the existing terrain.

    Select Design Surface

    Graphically select any mesh, generally a design surface.

    Cut Feature Definition

    Note: use keyboard arrow keys to navigate the feature hierarchy. Feature definition used for the symbology of a cut volume.

    Fill Feature Definition

    Note: use keyboard arrow keys to navigate the feature hierarchy. Feature definition used for the symbology of a fill volume.

    Data Point to accept Selection

    Data point anywhere on the screen to commence processing.

  2. Select one of the cut or fill volume objects, and use Properties or Element Info to view the volume.