OpenRail ConceptStation

Settings - General

From the backstage, clicking on Settings, the General section changes the following parameters:

Parameter

 

Description

Compact file on close

If turned on, compression of files on close or exit occurs.

Use Online Help

If turned on, online help will be available.

Circular Vertical Curves

 

If turned on, design of vertical profiles uses circular curves instead of parabolic vertical curves.

Use Left Side Driving

If turned on, features where side of driving matters uses left side instead of right side. Such features include stop bar markings in intersections and roundabouts as well as export of traffic lanes to Vissim.

Display Units

Use DGNDB file coordinate system units

This is the default. Units of the assigned coordinate system are used.

 

Metric

Metric units are used.

 

Imperial

Imperial units are used.

Default Data operation after file creation

Ask after file creation

When a new file is created, the following dialog displays:

 

Import from local files

This is the default. The Reality Data Import dialog displays each time a new file is created.

 

Skip

The Conceptualize view displays when a new file is created.

Background Override

None

None is the default.

Color

Default color is set to white. You can change the color with the use of the RGB sliders.

Sky

Uses a spherical or cylindrical texture mapped to the far plane (infinitely far away).

Gradient Sky 4 Color

Same as sky option, but the texture is a gradient created by the app from color values in the ConceptStation settings file.