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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
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