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OpenRail Designer Help

OpenRail Designer Help
  • OpenRail Designer Help
    • What's New?
    • Using the Work Page
      • Manage Configuration Dialog
        • New Configuration
        • (Technology Preview) To Create A New Configuration
        • To Connect To A New Configuration
        • To Edit An Existing Configuration
      • Work Page
      • Create WorkSpace Dialog
      • Create WorkSet Dialog
        • WorkSet Templates
      • Edit WorkSet Dialog
      • Assign Project dialog
      • File Open dialog
    • Let's Begin with OpenRail Designer
      • File Selection and Settings
        • Preferences
        • Design File Settings
          • Spiral Definition
          • Regression Slues Settings
        • Civil File Upgrade
        • Downgrade Civil Model (Technology Preview)
        • Civil File Manager
        • Civil Feature Remapper
        • RSS Reader Dialog
      • Home
        • Attributes
          • Associating an Element with a Template
          • To Set the Active Element Template
          • Setting the Active Level
            • Saving DGN File Settings
          • To Set the Active Color
          • To Set the Active Line Style from the Attributes Toolbox
          • To Set the Active Line Weight from the Attributes Toolbox
          • To Set the Active Element Transparency
          • To Set the Active Element Priority
          • To Set the Active Class
        • Primary
          • Managing Workset Data with Explorer
            • Introduction to Explorer
            • Common Tools
              • To Zoom to an Item
              • Querying Data in Explorer
            • File
            • Items
            • Reports
            • Resources
            • OpenRail Model
            • Sheet Index
            • Managing Link Set in Explorer
              • Links
              • Working with Link Sets
                • To Create a Link Set
                • To Copy a Link Set
                • To Import a Link Set from Another File
                • To Rename a Link Set
                • To Delete a Link Set
            • OpenRail Standards
              • Feature Definitions
                • Alignment
                • Terrain
                • Corridor
                • Superelevation
                • Linear Template
                • Surface Template
                • Linear
                • Point
                • Mesh
                • Geotechnical
                • Rail Feature Definitions
              • Feature Symbologies
                • Geotechnical Symbology Settings
              • Annotation Groups
              • Annotation Definitions
              • Civil Cells
              • Design Standards
              • Terrain Filters
              • Survey Settings
              • Site Layout Settings
              • Rail Settings
              • Utilities Filters
          • Attach Tools
            • Scalable Terrain Model
              • Overview
              • Managing Scalable Terrain Models
              • Scalable Terrain Model Manager dialog
              • Creating a New Scalable Terrain Model
              • New STM Settings dialog
              • Adding Elevation Data to a STM File
              • STM Elevation Sources Editor dialog
              • Importing Files
                • XYZ Files
                • PointCloud Files (.POD)
                • LandXML
              • STM Import Options dialog
              • Convert Generic Text dialog
              • Exporting to TM
              • Extract a TM Element
              • Extract Raster Grid
              • Viewshed Analysis
                • Viewshed Analysis tool settings
                • Viewshed Analysis Workflow
              • Extract Contours
              • Drape Element
              • Displaying the Scalable Terrain Model
                • Triangles
                • Contours
                • Draped Raster
                  • STM_DEFAULT_MINIMUM_PIXEL_SIZE_FOR_DRAPING
                  • STM_RASTER_DRAPING_TRANSPARENCY
                • Animation and Rendering
          • Level Display
          • Level Manager
          • Properties
          • More
          • PopSet Enable/Disable
            • PopSet Settings
        • Selection
          • Place Fence
          • Modify Fence
          • Manipulate Fence Contents
            • Copy Element
            • Using Handles
            • Using the Reset Pop-Up Menu
            • Working with AccuDraw
            • Special Fence Manipulations
            • Move Element
            • Scale
            • Rotate
            • Mirror
            • Construct Array
            • Using Multi-Lines
            • Stretch Element
            • Levels Configuration Variables
            • Preferences Dialog, Input Category
            • Context Menus
          • Delete Fence Contents
          • Drop Fence Contents
            • Drop Complex Status
          • Save Fence to File
          • Save Fence To File
            • Preferences Dialog, Operation Category
            • Manipulations on Many Elements
            • To Make a Backup Copy of the Open DGN File
            • Optimized Fence Clipping
          • Named Boundaries from Fences
          • Paste Special Dialog
        • Model Analysis and Reports
          • Reports
            • Horizontal Geometry Report
            • Profile Report
            • Legal Report
            • Map Check Report
            • Station Offset/Base Report
            • Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
              • To Create a Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
            • Superelevation Report
          • Report Browser
            • Civil XML Schemas Using Report Browser
            • Remote Code Execution
          • Civil Analysis
            • Analyze Point
            • Inverse Points
              • Input Types
              • To Inverse between Points
              • To Inverse Points on an Arc
              • To Inverse Points Radially
              • To Inverse Points Perpendicular between Points
              • To Inverse Points Perpendicular by Element
              • To Inverse Points by Element
            • Analyze Volume
            • Analyze Between Points
            • Analyze Trace Slope
            • Analyze Pond
            • Element Component Quantities
            • Quantities Report By Name Boundaries
            • Mass Haul Diagram
            • End Area Volumes Report
            • Cross Section Report
            • 3D Drive Through
            • Feature Definitions
            • Civil Standards Tab
          • Corridor Reports
          • Dynamic Plan View
        • Model Import or Export
          • Import Terrain
          • Import Geometry
          • Import IRD
          • Export Corridor to IFC
          • Export to IFC
          • Export to SHP
      • Terrain
        • Selection
        • Create
          • Terrain Model Create Tools
            • Create From File Workflow
          • Create From File
            • Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
              • Geographic Coordinate System Properties Dialog
                • Reprojecting Design Data
                  • To Set Reprojection Settings
                  • Reprojection Settings Dialog
                  • Vertical Datum
                    • To Change the Vertical Coordinate System of a GCS
                • Local Transforms
                  • Workflow for Local Transforms
                  • Local Transforms and Pushing or Pulling Geographic Coordinate Systems to or from Reference Attachments
            • Define Placemark Monument
            • Select Geographic Coordinate System tool
            • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
              • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog, Library Tab
                • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from the Library
                • To Add a Geographic Coordinate System to the Favorites Folder
              • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog, Search Tab
            • Geographic Coordinate System From Placemarks Dialog
            • Geographic Coordinate System From Reference Dialog
            • Set Geographic Coordinate System In References Dialog
            • Reprojection Settings Dialog
          • Create From Graphical Filter
            • Create By Graphical Filter Workflow
            • Terrain Filter Manager
          • Graphical Filter Manager
          • Create From Elements
          • Additional Methods
            • Create by Text Interpolation
              • Create by Text Interpolation Workflow
            • Create Terrain Model from ASCII File
              • Text Import Wizard (initial dialog box)
              • Modifying an Existing Text Import Wizard
              • Wizards and Filters
              • Workflow: To Import a File Using a Wizard
              • Saving a Wizard
              • How Multiple Filters Operate
              • Dialog Box Options
              • Text Import Wizard - Step 1
              • Text Import Wizard - Step 2
              • Text Import Wizard - Step 3 (Fixed Width)
              • Text Import Wizard - Step 3 (Delimited)
              • Text Import Wizard - Step 4
              • Surface Options
              • Open Wizard
            • Create from Point Cloud
              • Overview of Point Clouds
              • Creating the Terrain Model
            • Create Clipped Terrain Model
            • Create Complex Terrain Model
            • Create Delta
            • Create Corridor Alternate Surfaces
          • From HEC-RAS Data
        • Edit
          • Set Active Terrain Model
          • Clear Active
          • Add Features
          • Remove Features
          • Change Feature Type
          • Edit Complex Model
          • Edit Model
          • Boundary Options
            • Add Terrain Model Boundary
            • Remove Terrain Model Boundary
          • Transform Element
            • Transform Manager
          • Transform By Point Pairs
        • Analysis
          • Analyze Between Points
          • Analyze Point
          • Analyze Elevation
          • Inverse Points
          • Elevation Difference Grid
          • Calculated Area
          • Create Cut Fill Volumes
            • To Create Cut and Fill Volumes
          • Analyze Volume
          • Analyze Pond
          • Analyze Catchment
          • Analyze Trace Slope
          • Export HEC-RAS Data
          • Compute Pond Volume
          • Report Crossing Features
          • Report Conflicting Points
          • Aquaplaning
            • Aquaplaning dialog
            • Creating Aquaplaning Feature Definition
          • Sight Visibility
            • Sight Visibility Workflow
            • Sight Visibility Results
            • Sight Visibility Dialog Options
          • Line of Sight
        • Miscellaneous
          • Terrain Miscellaneous
          • Export to File
          • Set Contour Elevation
        • Labeling
          • Label Terrain Contours
          • Label Terrain Spots
            • c-label-terrain-spots-workflow
        • Terrain Overview
          • Terrain Models and Element Templates
          • Referencing Terrain Models
          • Template Properties
          • Feature Types
          • Triangulation Options - Edge Method
          • Element Information
          • Properties
      • Geometry
        • Getting Started
          • Civil Geometry Degree of Curve
          • Civil Geometry Design Standards
          • Civil Geometry Manipulate and Modify Commands
        • Selection
        • General Geometry Import / Export
          • Import Geometry
          • Import Horizontal Geometry from ASCII File
          • Import Horizontal Points from ASCII File
          • Import Vertical Geometry From ASCII File
          • Export Geometry
          • Import 12da or 12 daz Files
        • General Geometry Design Elements
          • Set Active Profile
          • Set Active Terrain Model
          • Select By Graphical Filter
          • Create Civil Rule Feature
        • General Geometry Standards
          • Set Design Standard
          • Design Standards Toolbar
          • Set Feature Definition
          • Features Definition Toolbar
          • Match Feature Definition
          • Civil Message Center
          • Set Element Information
          • Speed Table
        • General Geometry Civil Toggles
          • Civil Accudraw
            • Getting Started with Civil Accudraw
              • Coordinate Display
              • Compass
              • Differences From MicroStation Accu-Draw
            • Toolbox Civil Accudraw
              • Pop-up Toolbox
              • Accdraw Shortcuts Key-ins
            • Horizontal Ordinates
            • Z ordinates
            • Angle Syntax
            • Settings Overview
              • file:/Downloads/src%20(1)/src/topics/405971/settings_operations.dita
              • file:/Downloads/src%20(1)/src/topics/405971/settings_display.dita
              • file:/Downloads/src%20(1)/src/topics/405971/settings_coordinates.dita
              • file:/Downloads/src%20(1)/src/topics/405971/settings_favorites.dita
          • Activate Rules
          • Remove Rules
          • Deactivate Reference Rules
        • Reports
          • Horizontal Geometry Report
          • Profile Report
          • Legal Report
          • Deed Writer Tool
          • Map Check Report
          • Station Offset/Base Report
          • Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
          • Superelevation Report
        • Horizontal
          • Horizontal Geometry Line
            • Line Between Points
            • Line to Element Tools
              • Line to Element
            • Line from Element Tools
              • Line From Element
            • Line between Arcs
            • Chamfer Between Points
          • Horizontal Geometry Arc
            • Circle
            • Arc Between Points
            • Arc to Element Tools
              • Arc to Element
            • Arc from Element Tools
              • Arc From Element
            • Arc Between Elements Tools
              • Arc Between Elements
            • Arc Between Arcs
            • Complex Transition between any Element and Arc
          • Horizontal Geometry Point
            • Place Point
            • Equal Spaced Points
              • Workflow: To Place a Point
            • Locate Point
            • Modify Points
            • Points Filter
          • Offsets and Tapers
            • Single Offset Entire Element
          • Reverse Curves
            • Reverse Curve by Angle
            • Reverse Transition
          • Horizontal Geometry Spiral
            • Spiral from Element
              • Options
            • Spiral between Elements
          • Horizontal Geometry Modify
            • Start Station
              • To Station an Element
            • Add Station Equation
              • To Add Station Equation
            • Copy Element
            • Transpose Element
            • Insert Fillet
            • Append Element
            • Geometry Alignment Replacer
            • Geometry Builder Edit
          • Horizontal Geometry Complex
            • Complex by Element
            • Complex by PI
            • Define by Best Fit
            • Geometry Builder
            • Geometry Connector
            • Deed Boundary Tool
        • Vertical
          • Open Profile Model
          • Set Active Profile
          • Profile Creation
            • Profile From Surface
            • Quick Profile From Surface
            • Project Profile to Element
            • Project Profile Range to Element
            • Project Extended Profile
            • Place Profile Intersection Point
          • Vertical Geometry Line
            • Profile Line Between Points
            • Profile Line to Element
            • Profile Line from Element
            • Profile Line between Elements
          • Multiple Profile
            • Open Multiple Profile
            • Multiple Profile Settings
            • Add Zone
            • Tracking and Analysis
              • Synchronize View
              • Tracking and Analysis Report
            • CAD Element
            • Edit Vertical Alignment
          • Vertical Geometry Curves
            • Profile Curve Between Points
            • Profile Curve to Element
            • Profile Curve From Element
            • Profile Curve Between Elements
          • Vertical Geometry Element Profiles
            • Quick Profile Transition
            • Profile by Constant Elevation
            • Define Profile by Slope from Point
            • Profile by Slope From Element
            • Profile by Variable Slope from Element
            • Profile by Vertical Offset from Element
            • Profile by 3D Element
          • Vertical Geometry Modify
            • Profile Insert Curve
            • Append Profile Element
          • Vertical Geometry Complex
            • Profile Complex by Elements
            • Profile Complex by PI
            • Define Profiles by Best Fit
            • Profile Reverse Transition
            • Profile Offset Transition
        • Transform
        • Simplify Geometry
        • Complex Redefine
        • Table Editor
        • Event Point List
      • Site
        • Import SITEOPS File
        • Parking
          • Parking Lot
            • Parking Lot Properties
          • Parking Direction
          • Space Point
          • Bay Point
          • Aisle Point
          • Island Point
        • Parcel Layout
          • Place a Parceling Area
          • Editing Parceling Area Properties
          • Place a Parcel Block
          • Place a Parcel Divider
          • Parcel Area Default Properties
        • Pad
          • Building
            • Building Area Properties
          • Other
            • Other Area Properties
        • Pathway
          • Driveway
            • Modifying PI Points
            • Modifying Driveway Flare Radii on End Point Properties
            • Modifying Driveway Pavement Width
            • Modifying Driveway Pavement Transition Settings
            • Modifying Other Driveway Segment Properties
          • Sidewalk
        • Modify Phase
        • Grading
          • Limits of Disturbance
            • Placing a Limits of Disturbance
            • Modify Building and Parking Setbacks
          • Grading Solver
            • Viewing the Dynamic Grading Process
          • Problem View
          • Draped Breakline
          • Best-Fit Profile
          • Open Profile Model
          • Constraint Area
            • Placing a Constraint Area
            • Modifying Constraint Area Properties
            • Constraint Area Properties
          • Constraint Direction
          • Borrow Area
            • Placing Borrow/Fill Area
            • Modifying Borrow/Fill Area properties
            • Using the Borrow Area
            • Borrow/Fill Area Properties
          • Fill Area
            • Using the Fill Area
        • Annotation
          • Coordinate Grid Tool
        • Tables
      • Corridors
        • Corridor Modeling Overview
          • Corridor Modeling Workflow
            • Create Civil Horizontal and Vertical Geometry Elements
            • Set Active Terrain Model
            • Create Corridor
            • Add Template Drop
            • Horizontal and Vertical Point Controls
            • Define Transitions and Connect
            • Review Results and Make Adjustments
          • Corridor Design Stages
            • Template Management
            • Display Settings
              • Output Settings
            • Manipulator Settings
              • Display Settings
          • Managing Corridor Data
        • Selection
        • Create
          • Create Corridor
          • New Template Drop
            • Manipulating Template Drops
            • Template Drop Context Sensitive Menu
            • Create Template Drop Workflow
          • Copy Template Drop
          • Import IRD
          • Transitions
            • Create Transition
              • Manipulating Transitions
              • Create Transition Context Sensitive Menu
            • Edit Transition
              • Editing the Transition Components
              • Edit Transition Workflow
              • Connecting the Points
          • Template
            • Create Template
              • Create Template Overview
                • Apply Shoulder Rollover Lock
                • Import Template from Graphics
              • File Tools
                • New (Template)
                • New (Template Library)
                • File (Save)
                • File (Save As)
                • File (Close) (Create Template)
              • Edit Tools
                • Edit (Undo)
                • Edit (Redo)
                • Edit (Cut)
                • Edit (Copy)
                • Edit (Paste)
                • Edit (Delete)
                • Edit (Rename)
                • Edit (Clear)
              • Add (Component) Commands
                • Add New Simple Component
                • Add New Constrained Component
                • Add New Unconstrained Component
                • Add New Null Point Component
                • Add New End Condition Component
                • Add New Overlay/Stripping Component
                • Mirror
                • Reflect
                • Closed Shape
                • Change Placement Point
                • Finish
                • Cancel
              • Tools Commands (Create Template)
                • Template Library Organizer
                • Apply Feature Name Override to Points
                • Apply Component Name Override
                • Template Options
                • Naming Setup
                • Dynamic Settings
              • Template Documentation Link
              • Check Point Connectivity
              • Delete Components
              • Change Template Origin
              • Delete Constraints from All Points
              • Add Point
              • Move Point
              • Merge Point
              • Delete Point
              • Delete Component
              • Delete From Components (Make Null)
              • Unmerge Component Points
              • Set Dynamic Origin
              • Add Constraint
                • Add Constraint (Full Constraint)
                • Add Constraint (Horizontal)
                • Add Constraint (Vertical)
                • Add Constraint (Slope)
                • Rollover Point Properties
                • Add Constraint (Vector Offset)
                • Add Constraint (Angle Distance)
                • Add Constraint (Horizontal Maximum)
                • Add Constraint (Horizontal Minimum)
                • Add Constraint (Vertical Maximum)
                • Add Constraint (Vertical Minimum)
              • Point Properties
              • Value Equation
              • Component Properties
              • Point Name List
              • Test End Conditions
              • End Condition Priorities
              • Fix Priorities
              • Component Display Conditional Expression
                • Display Rule
              • Component Selection
              • Point Selection
              • Merge Component
            • Import Template from Graphics
            • Display Template
        • Edit
          • Edit Template Drop
          • Edits
            • Create End Condition Exception
              • End Condition Exception Overrides
              • End Condition Exception Transitions
            • Create Key Station
            • Create Secondary Alignment
            • Create Parametric Constraints
            • Create Curve Widening
              • Calculating Widening
              • Curve Widening Workflow
            • Create Point Control
          • Corridor Objects
          • Process Corridor
        • Miscellaneous
          • Define Target Aliasing
          • Corridor References
            • Add Corridor References
            • Remove Corridor References
          • Corridor Clipping
            • Add Clipping Reference
            • Remove Clipping Reference
          • Synchronize Template
          • Overlay Vertical Adjustment
        • Superelevation
          • Superelevation Overview
            • Superelevation General Workflow
            • Explorer - Superelevation
            • Properties - Superelevation
          • Create
            • Create Superelevation Sections
            • Create Superelevation Lanes
              • Workflow For Through Lanes
              • Workflow For Auxiliary Items
            • Create Superelevation Lanes by Road Template
          • Calculate
            • Calculate Superelevation
            • Edit Superelevation Rule File
            • Import Superelevation
            • Assign to Corridor
          • Edit
            • Insert Station Cross Slope
            • Superelevation Editor
          • Superelevation Report
          • Open Superelevation View
        • Review
          • Dynamic Sections
            • Open Cross Section View
            • Locate Station Via Datapoint
            • Edit Station
            • Place Horizontal Temporary Dimension
            • Remove All Temporary Dimensions
          • 3D Drive Through
            • To Invoke 3D Drive Through Tool
            • General Controls
            • Advanced Controls
            • To Drive Through a Model
            • To Apply Cross Slope Rotation To a 3D Drive Through Model
            • To Publish a Model
          • Corridor Reports
            • Reports Overview
            • Component Quantities
            • Design Input Report
            • Results Report
            • Milling Report
            • Superelevation Report
      • Rail
        • Regression
          • Regression Structure
            • Regression Complex Geometry
              • Geometry Elements
            • Regression Points
              • Regression Point Properties
              • Regression Point Text Favorites
            • Regression Line
            • Regression Slew and Signage Direction Arrow Relative to Survey Point
          • Regression Settings
          • Regression Tools
            • Import Points
            • Regression Line from Points
              • Regression Line from Points Dialog Options
            • Regression Line from Line
            • Regression Line from Rails
            • Rail Line From Points
            • Add Points to Regression Line
            • Reset Slew Values
            • Change Regression Complex
            • Add to Regression Complex
            • Ordering the Points
              • Point Ordering Parameters (Dialog Options)
            • Validate Regression Points
            • Regression Heads Up Display
            • Single Horizontal Regression
              • Trace Display
              • Calculation Stages
              • Computation Methods
              • Single Horizontal Dialog Options
            • Single Vertical Regression
              • Single Vertical Regression Dialog Options
            • Quick Horizontal Regression
              • Quick Horizontal Regression Dialog Options
            • Quick Vertical Regression
              • Quick Regression Dialog Options
            • Curvature Diagram
              • Curvature Dialog Options
            • Horizontal Regression Point Table
            • Vertical Regression Point Table
            • Regression Complex Table
            • Change Regression Complex
            • Regression Report
            • Rail Spiral between Elements
            • Single Element Nudge
            • Geometry Connector
            • Spiral from Element
            • Complex Spiral Between
              • Complex Spiral Between Dialog Options
          • Regression Upgrade Process for Pre-2024 Data
            • Limitations and Best Practices
          • Regression Drawing Production
            • Drawing Annotations for Regression Slew and Lift in Profiles
        • Cant
          • Cant Standards
          • Cant Structure
            • Project Explorer Representation
            • Cant Object Properties
            • Cant Point Properties
              • Cant Point Types
              • Cant Rotation Options
          • Cant Tools
            • Create Cant
              • Create Cant Dialog Options
              • Force Positive
            • Project Cant
            • Assign Cant to Corridor
            • Edit Cant
              • Existing Cant Workflow
            • Import Cant Points
          • Cant Editor
            • Cant Range
              • Dialog Options
              • Disable Cant Point
              • Column Options
              • Speed Table Integration
            • Cant Projection Regions
              • Dialog Options
              • Speed Table
                • Speed Table Dialog Options
                • Copy Speed Table
                • Import Speed Table
          • Cant Report
          • Open Design Calculator
            • Dialog Options
        • Turnouts
          • Place Turnout
            • Place Turnout Dialog Options
          • Place Crossing
            • Place Crossing Dialog Options
          • Turnouts and Bending
          • Extend Turnout by Line
          • Extend Turnout by Curve
          • Add To Profile
          • Turnout Report
        • Miscellaneous
          • Place Coach
          • Create Coach Sweep
          • Clearance Point
          • Edit Signal Model
          • Place Signal
          • Edit Signal Properties
          • Import/Export Signals
          • Open Design Calculator
            • Dialog Options
          • Place Equipment
            • Equipment Feature Definition
            • Place Equipment Key-In Arguments
            • Place Equipment Workflow
            • Alert If Equipment Updates Due to Geometry Change
          • Place Trench
            • Place Trench Feature Definition
            • Place Trench Workflow
            • Place Trench - Snap to Connection Point
              • Trench Connections
            • Place Trench Along a Pathway
            • Place Trench Key-In Arguments
          • Place Cable
            • Place Cable Feature Definition
            • Place Cable Workflow
          • Create Trench from Geometry
            • Create Trench From Geometry Feature Definition
            • Create Trench from Geometry Workflow
          • LV Assets (Equipment/Trench/Cable) Import Feature Definitions
          • LV Assets Settings
          • Update Railway Schematic View
        • Rail Topology
          • Railways
          • Pathway Route
          • Edge Segment
          • Create Virtual Node
          • Create Connecting Node
          • Associate Geometry
          • Import Rail Equipment
          • Synchronize Railway
          • Open Railway Schematic View
            • Schematic View - Feature Symbology
            • Schematic Model Named Boundary
          • Reset Railway Schematic View
          • Update Railway Schematic View
          • Add Manipulator on Edge
          • Remove Manipulators on Edge
          • Mirror Edges
          • Round Schema Edge Corners
          • Import EDI
          • Export EDI
          • Federate Topology and Schematic Model
        • Rails
          • Create Rails
            • Create Rails Dialog Options
          • Create Sleepers
            • Create Sleepers Dialog Options
          • Create Joints
          • Create Joint
          • Create Distance Keepers
          • Rail Report
        • Rail Electrification Technical Preview
          • Reference Lines
          • Place Reference Line
          • Edit Reference Line
          • Place Wire Run
          • Edit Wire Run
          • Display Wirepath Profile
          • Add Overlap
      • Model Detailing
        • Selection
        • Civil Cells
          • Civil Cell Overview
          • Civil Cells Toolbox
            • Place Civil Cell
            • Process Civil Cell
            • Create Civil Cell
            • Drop Civil Cell
          • Civil Cells and Feature Definitions
          • Exploring Civil Cells
          • Guidance for Creating Civil Cells
        • 3D Tools
          • Apply Linear Template
          • Surface Template
          • Create Closed Mesh
          • 3D Elements
            • Create 3D by Slope to Target
            • Create 3D by Volume
            • Create 3D By Drape to Surface
            • Create 3D by Plan Profile By Range
            • Plan by 3D Element
        • Create Conic Slope
      • Drawing Production
        • Drawing Production Workflow
        • Text Favorite and Text Style
          • Arc or Chord Length Property in Text Favourite
          • Elevation Difference Properties in Text Favorites
          • Add Options To Hand Format Annotations
          • Equation Value Ahead Or Back Option
        • Annotation Definition & Annotation Group
          • Drawing Annotation Groups - Plan, Profile, and Cross Section
          • Point Annotation Groups - Plan and Profile
          • Linear 3D Annotation Groups ? Plan
          • Linear Annotation Group - Plan and Profile
        • How to Use Annotation Groups By Element Annotation Tool
          • Linking an Annotation Group to Feature Symbology
          • Override Annotation Group
          • Link Annotation Group to Sheet Seed Files
        • White Space Management for Annotations
        • Hatch/Pattern/Fill in the Cross Section Sheets
        • Right to Left Drawing Layout
        • Civil Labeler
          • How to Place a Label
          • Using Civil Label with Selection Sets and Fence
          • Locks Available in the Civil Labeler
          • Defining a Label
          • Composition of a Civil Label
          • Organize Behavior Property of Civil Labeler
        • Annotations
          • Annotate Element
          • Remove Element Annotations
          • Annotate Model
          • Remove Model Annotations
          • Annotation Curvature Symbols
        • Label Organizer
        • Cross Section Navigator
        • Named Boundaries
          • Place Named Boundaries dialog
          • Place Named Boundary Civil Plan
          • Place Named Boundary Civil Plan by Element
          • Place Named Boundary Civil Profile
          • Place Named Boundary by Civil Cross Section
          • Place Named Boundary Civil Cross Section 2 Points
          • Create Drawing
          • Named Boundaries Manager
          • Adjust Profile Named Boundary
        • Labels
          • To Place a Label with a Leader
          • To Place a Label Without a Leader
          • Notes
            • Dimension Styles
        • Labeling Sheets
      • Drawing
      • Utilities
        • Item Types
          • Expression Builder and Expression Components
          • Place Item Types On Curves
      • Collaborate
      • View
      • Help
    • Civil Variables
      • On-Screen Prompts
      • HUD Menu
      • Manipulators and Handlers
      • Civil Message Center
      • Customizing Dialogs
    • Ribbon Interface
      • Ribbon Controls
      • Quick Access Toolbar
    • Visualization
      • Home Tab
      • View Tab
      • Animate Tab
      • Drawing Aids
      • Collaborate
      • Help
    • Rail
      • Regression
        • Regression Structure
          • Regression Complex Geometry
            • Geometry Elements
          • Regression Points
            • Regression Point Properties
            • Regression Point Text Favorites
          • Regression Line
          • Regression Slew and Signage Direction Arrow Relative to Survey Point
        • Regression Settings
        • Regression Tools
          • Import Points
          • Regression Line from Points
            • Regression Line from Points Dialog Options
          • Regression Line from Line
          • Regression Line from Rails
          • Rail Line From Points
          • Add Points to Regression Line
          • Reset Slew Values
          • Change Regression Complex
          • Add to Regression Complex
          • Ordering the Points
            • Point Ordering Parameters (Dialog Options)
          • Validate Regression Points
          • Regression Heads Up Display
          • Single Horizontal Regression
            • Trace Display
            • Calculation Stages
            • Computation Methods
            • Single Horizontal Dialog Options
          • Single Vertical Regression
            • Single Vertical Regression Dialog Options
          • Quick Horizontal Regression
            • Quick Horizontal Regression Dialog Options
          • Quick Vertical Regression
            • Quick Regression Dialog Options
          • Curvature Diagram
            • Curvature Dialog Options
          • Horizontal Regression Point Table
          • Vertical Regression Point Table
          • Regression Complex Table
          • Change Regression Complex
          • Regression Report
          • Rail Spiral between Elements
          • Single Element Nudge
          • Geometry Connector
          • Spiral from Element
          • Complex Spiral Between
            • Complex Spiral Between Dialog Options
        • Regression Upgrade Process for Pre-2024 Data
          • Limitations and Best Practices
        • Regression Drawing Production
          • Drawing Annotations for Regression Slew and Lift in Profiles
      • Cant
        • Cant Standards
        • Cant Structure
          • Project Explorer Representation
          • Cant Object Properties
          • Cant Point Properties
            • Cant Point Types
            • Cant Rotation Options
        • Cant Tools
          • Create Cant
            • Create Cant Dialog Options
            • Force Positive
          • Project Cant
          • Assign Cant to Corridor
          • Edit Cant
            • Existing Cant Workflow
          • Import Cant Points
        • Cant Editor
          • Cant Range
            • Dialog Options
            • Disable Cant Point
            • Column Options
            • Speed Table Integration
          • Cant Projection Regions
            • Dialog Options
            • Speed Table
              • Speed Table Dialog Options
              • Copy Speed Table
              • Import Speed Table
        • Cant Report
        • Open Design Calculator
          • Dialog Options
      • Turnouts
        • Place Turnout
          • Place Turnout Dialog Options
        • Place Crossing
          • Place Crossing Dialog Options
        • Turnouts and Bending
        • Extend Turnout by Line
        • Extend Turnout by Curve
        • Add To Profile
        • Turnout Report
      • Miscellaneous
        • Place Coach
        • Create Coach Sweep
        • Clearance Point
        • Edit Signal Model
        • Place Signal
        • Edit Signal Properties
        • Import/Export Signals
        • Open Design Calculator
          • Dialog Options
        • Place Equipment
          • Equipment Feature Definition
          • Place Equipment Key-In Arguments
          • Place Equipment Workflow
          • Alert If Equipment Updates Due to Geometry Change
        • Place Trench
          • Place Trench Feature Definition
          • Place Trench Workflow
          • Place Trench - Snap to Connection Point
            • Trench Connections
          • Place Trench Along a Pathway
          • Place Trench Key-In Arguments
        • Place Cable
          • Place Cable Feature Definition
          • Place Cable Workflow
        • Create Trench from Geometry
          • Create Trench From Geometry Feature Definition
          • Create Trench from Geometry Workflow
        • LV Assets (Equipment/Trench/Cable) Import Feature Definitions
        • LV Assets Settings
        • Update Railway Schematic View
      • Rail Topology
        • Railways
        • Pathway Route
        • Edge Segment
        • Create Virtual Node
        • Create Connecting Node
        • Associate Geometry
        • Import Rail Equipment
        • Synchronize Railway
        • Open Railway Schematic View
          • Schematic View - Feature Symbology
          • Schematic Model Named Boundary
        • Reset Railway Schematic View
        • Update Railway Schematic View
        • Add Manipulator on Edge
        • Remove Manipulators on Edge
        • Mirror Edges
        • Round Schema Edge Corners
        • Import EDI
        • Export EDI
        • Federate Topology and Schematic Model
      • Rails
        • Create Rails
          • Create Rails Dialog Options
        • Create Sleepers
          • Create Sleepers Dialog Options
        • Create Joints
        • Create Joint
        • Create Distance Keepers
        • Rail Report
      • Rail Electrification Technical Preview
        • Reference Lines
        • Place Reference Line
        • Edit Reference Line
        • Place Wire Run
        • Edit Wire Run
        • Display Wirepath Profile
        • Add Overlap
    • Survey
      • Survey Processing
        • Project Explorer
          • Civil Standards tab
          • Survey tab
        • Show Details
        • Reset Details
        • Redraw
      • Data
        • Load Data
        • Workflow
        • Load File Using Text Import Wizard
        • Text Import Wizard
        • Data Types
        • Wizards and Filters
        • Creating a Wizard
        • Modifying an Existing Text Import Wizard
        • Importing "Classic" ASCII Files
        • Columns Required for Import
        • Saving a Wizard
        • How Multiple Filters Operate
        • Importing Various Data Types
        • Export
      • Survey Fieldbook
        • Primary
        • Selection
        • Create
          • New Fieldbook
          • Delete Fieldbook
        • Import
        • Export
      • Analyze
        • Survey View
          • Survey Report
          • Media
        • Annotations
        • Decorations
      • Survey Edit
        • Break Linear Feature
        • Close Linear Feature
        • Join Linear Features
        • Move Linear Feature
        • Transpose Linear Feature
        • Transform
        • Append Point in Linear Feature
        • Move Point Along Linear Feature
        • Insert Point in Linear Feature
        • Delete Point
      • Survey Tools
        • Survey Workflow
          • To Create a New Field Book
          • To Add Survey Raw Data
          • Dynamic Link
          • Point List
          • Graphic
        • Survey tab
          • Default
          • Survey Data Branches
          • Field Books
          • Data Files
          • Setups
          • Occupy, Backsight, and Observations
          • Point and Linear Features Expansion
          • Composing Surfaces
        • Details
          • Show Details
            • Field Books
            • Data Files
            • Setups
            • Occupy, Backsight, and Observations
            • Control Points
            • Point Features
            • Linear Features
            • Adjustment
          • Hide Details
          • Reset Details
        • Least Squares Adjustment
          • To Make Least Square Adjustments
          • Adjustment Settings
          • Adjustment
          • Correcting Errors
        • Standards
          • Standards tab
          • General Settings
          • Points
          • Linking and Control Codes
          • Data File Parsing
            • Workflow
        • Appendix
          • Tips and Tricks
            • Tip #1 : Survey Seed File
            • Tip #2 : Point Renaming
            • Tip #3 : Field Book Visualization
        • Survey Toolset
          • Manage Point List
            • To Manage a Point List
          • Convert to Point List Linear Feature
    • Geotechnical gINT Legacy
      • Home
      • gINT Projects
      • Site Map
      • 3D Modeling
    • Geospatial Context
      • Home
      • View
      • Drawing
      • Drawing Aids
      • Help
      • Feature Services
        • Feature Service Manager Dialog
        • Query Features
        • Clear Features
        • Clear All Features
        • ArcGIS Enterprise Portal Configuration
        • Esri ArcGIS (TM) REST Map and Image Services - Creating a New Map Dialog
          • ESRI ArcGIS (TM) Map Service Manager Dialog
    • Geotechnical Extension
    • Drawing Workflow
      • Home Tab
      • View
      • Annotate Tab
      • Attach Tab
        • References, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh
          • Reference Update Sequence
            • Adjusting the Update Sequence
              • To Modify the File Update Sequence
              • To Restore the Default Update Sequence
              • To Override the Custom Update Sequence with the Default
          • Reference Configuration Variables
          • Raster Manager Tools
            • Raster Toolbox
            • Fit to View
              • To Fit All Raster Images to a View(s)
              • To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)
            • Actual Resolution (1:1)
              • To Fit a Raster Image to Its Actual Resolution
            • Raster Selection
              • To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
          • Raster Configuration Variables
          • Using Point Clouds
            • Displaying the Point Cloud Data
              • To Filter the Point Cloud by Classification
              • To Colorize Points by Elevation
              • To Display Point Cloud Data by Intensity
            • Reviewing Point Cloud Data
              • To Visually Inspect the Point Cloud
              • To Measure Distance in a Point Cloud
            • Printing a Point Cloud
              • To Print a Point Cloud
          • Reality Mesh Files Support
            • Attach Reality Mesh
              • To Attach a Reality Mesh
              • Scalable Mesh File Support
              • Reality Management Browser
                • Reality Management Dialog
            • Remove Reality Mesh Clipping
            • Reality Mesh Attachments Dialog
            • (Technology Preview) 3SM Clip Tool
              • (Technology Preview) To clip or mask the reality mesh using different methods
            • Reality Model Classification
              • Working with Reality Model Classifiers
              • Attach Classifier to Reality Mesh
                • To Attach Classification to a Reality Mesh
          • Feature Info dialog
      • Analyze
        • Ensuring Standards Compliance
          • Introduction to the Standards Checker
        • Design File Cleanup
          • To Select Duplicate Elements
          • To Automatically Delete Duplicate Elements
          • To Select or Flag Overlapping Elements
          • To Interactively Examine Overlapping Elements
          • To Select or Flag Gaps Between Elements
          • To Interactively Examine Gaps Between Elements
          • Design File Cleanup Dialog
            • Design File Cleanup Dialog, General Tab
            • Design File Cleanup Dialog, Duplicates Tab
            • Design File Cleanup Dialog, Overlaps Tab
            • Design File Cleanup Dialog, Gaps Tab
        • Reports Dialog
        • Condition Editor Dialog
          • To Add Conditions to a Display Rule
        • iTwin Design Review Dialog
      • Drawing Aids
      • Curves
      • Constraints
      • Utilities
      • Content
      • Mesh
      • Collaborate
      • Help
    • MicroStation
    • Descartes
    • Drainage and Utilities
    • Abbreviations
    • Readme
      • Bentley OpenSite, OpenRoads, & OpenRail Designer, OpenRail Overhead Line Designer
      • What's New?
      • Defects Resolved
        • Defects Fixed in 2025 Release
        • Defects Fixed in 2024 Release Update 2
        • Defects Fixed in 2024 Release Update 1
        • Defects Fixed in 2024 Release
        • Defects Fixed in 2023 Release Update
        • Defects Fixed in 2023 Release
        • Defects Fixed in 2022 Release 3 Update 1
        • Defects Fixed in 2022 Release 3
        • Defects Fixed in 2022 Release 2
        • Defects Fixed in 2022 Release 1
        • Defects Fixed in 2021 Release 2
      • General Info
      • Software Compatibility
      • OpenX Designer Training
      • System Requirements
      • Workspace Configuration
      • Services and Support Information
      • Security Release Notes
  • Glossary
  1. OpenRail Designer Help
  2. Drawing Workflow
  3. Attach Tab
  4. References, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh
  5. Raster Manager Tools
  6. Fit to View
  7. To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)

To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)

  1. Select the rasters to fit (via the Raster Manager dialog or graphically, using the Select Rasters tool).
  2. Select the Fit to View tool ( Drawing > Attach > Raster ).

  3. Set Mode to Selected Rasters.
  4. Select the view(s) to fit.