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OpenRoads Designer Help

OpenRoads Designer Help
  • OpenRoads Designer Help
    • What's New
    • Using the Work Page
      • Work Page
      • Create WorkSpace Dialog
      • Create WorkSet Dialog
        • WorkSet Templates
      • Edit WorkSet Dialog
      • Associate Project Dialog
      • File Open dialog
    • Let's Begin with OpenRoads Designer
      • Files Tab and Backstage View
        • Preferences
        • Design File Settings
          • Regression Slues Settings
        • Civil File Upgrade
        • Downgrade Civil Model (Technology Preview)
        • Civil File Manager
        • Civil Feature Remapper
        • Synchronize Drainage Data
        • 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
            • OpenRoads Model
            • Sheet Index
            • Links
              • Managing Link Set in Explorer
                • 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
                • Create a New Link Set Dialog
            • OpenRoads Standards
              • Feature Definitions
                • Alignment
                • Terrain
                • Corridor
                • Superelevation
                • Linear Template
                • Surface Template
                • Linear
                • Point
                • Mesh
                • Geotechnical
              • 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
            • 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
        • OpenRoads Designer Help
          • RSS Reader Dialog
      • 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 Datum 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
            • 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
        • 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
              • Settings Operations
              • Settings Display
              • Settings Coordinates
              • Settings Favorites
          • 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
            • 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
      • 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
        • Annotation Definition & Annotation Group
          • Linear Annotation Group - Plan and Profile
          • Drawing Annotation Groups - Plan, Profile, and Cross Section
          • Point Annotation Groups - Plan and Profile
          • Linear 3D Annotation Groups - Plan
        • 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
        • Annotations
          • Annotate Element
          • Remove Element Annotations
          • Annotate Model
          • Remove Model Annotations
          • Annotation Curvature Symbols
        • 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
    • Modeling Workflow
      • Home Tabs
      • View Tab
      • Curves
      • Solids
      • Surfaces
      • Mesh
      • Content
      • Analyze
      • Constraints
      • Utilities
      • Drawing Aids
      • Collaborate
      • Help
    • Visualization
      • Home Tab
      • View Tab
      • Animate Tab
      • Drawing Aids
      • Collaborate
      • Help
    • 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
        • OpenRoads OpenSite Standards
          • OpenRoads OpenSite 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
          • Attaching References
            • To Attach a Single Reference
            • To Attach a Reference
            • To Attach a Model Reference from the Models Dialog
            • To Attach a Model Reference from the Project Explorer Dialog
            • To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Saved Views Dialog
            • To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Project Explorer Dialog
            • To Attach a Reference from Tasks Dialog
            • Attaching References with Recommended Settings
              • To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
              • To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using the Attach Reference Dialog
              • To Attach a Saved View Reference with Recommended Settings
            • Attaching References Coincident to the Active Model
              • To Attach a Reference Coincident
              • To Attach a Reference Coincident
              • To Attach Multiple References from a Single Directory
              • To Attach Multiple References from a Single Directory
              • To Attach Multiple References from Multiple Folders
              • To Attach References Interactively by Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
              • To Attach a Model as a Coincident Reference Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
              • To Attach the Active Model to Itself as a Reference (Self-Reference)
              • To Attach the Active Model to Itself as a Reference (Self-Reference)
            • Attaching References Using Views and Named Boundaries
              • To Attach a Reference by Using Standard Views
              • To Attach a Reference by Using a Named Boundary
              • To Attach a Reference by Using a Saved View
            • Making Portable Reference Attachments
              • To Attach a Model as a Reference Residing in a Directory Specified by a Configuration Variable
            • Locating Attachments
            • Locating Lost Attachments
              • To Update a Reference When OpenRoads Designer Cannot Locate the File
            • Attaching Remote References
              • To Attach a Remote Reference
          • 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
          • Working with Attached References
            • Clipping References
              • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Fence
              • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Named Fence
              • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using an Element
              • To Mask a Reference
              • To Selectively Delete Reference Clipping
              • To Define a Reference Front Clipping Plane (3D Only)
              • To Define a Reference Back Clipping Plane (3D Only)
              • Modifying Reference Clip Boundaries and Masks
                • To Adjust a Single Vertex of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
                • To Adjust Multiple Vertices of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
            • Manipulating References
              • Using Standard Tools to Manipulate References
              • Using the Reference Tools to Manipulate References
                • To Move a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
                • To Move a Selected Reference
                • To Move a Reference by Using a Fence
                • To Copy Elements from a Reference to the Active DGN File
                • To Copy References Selected from the References Dialog List
                • To Copy Selected References
                • To Copy References by Using a Fence
                • To Scale References Selected from the References Dialog List
                • To Scale Selected References
                • To Scale References Selected by Using a Fence
                • To Rotate References Selected from the References Dialog List
                • To Rotate Selected References
                • To Rotate References by Using a Fence
                • To Mirror References Selected from the References Dialog List
                • To Mirror Selected References
                • To Mirror References by Using a Fence
                • To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Horizontal or Vertical Line
                • To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Specified Line
              • Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
                • To Enable Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
              • Temporarily Activating a Reference for In-Place Editing
                • To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing by Selecting an Element in the Reference
                • To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing from the References Dialog List
                • To Deactivate a Reference and Release Its Lock
                • To Deactivate a Reference Without Releasing Its Lock
                • To Release the Lock on a Deactivated Reference
              • Manipulating Elements in a Cached Reference
                • To Hide Elements in a Cached Reference
                • To Copy and Manipulate Elements in a Cached Reference
              • Exchanging to a Reference
                • To Exchange to a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
                • To Exchange to a Reference by Selecting a Referenced Element
                • To Exchange to a Reference from a Key-in by Using the References Dialog
                • To Exchange to a Reference Selected Graphically
                • To Exchange to a Reference by Using a Key-in
            • Setting Reference Presentation
              • To Set Presentation Options for a Reference
            • Reloading References
              • To Reload a Reference
              • To Reload All Attached References
              • To Update Reference Elements in a View
            • Detaching References
              • To Detach References
              • To Detach All References
            • Controlling Reference Settings
              • To Turn On or Off the Display of a Reference
              • To Disable Reference Level Property Changes from Remaining in Effect Across Sessions
              • To Turn On or Off Snapping to Elements in a Reference
              • To Control Whether Elements in a Reference Can Be Identified (for Construction)
              • To Change a Reference's Logical Name or Description
              • Adjusting Reference Colors
                • To Dim All Elements in a Reference
                • To Make All Elements in a Reference the Same Color
              • Reference Transparency
                • To Set Reference Transparency from the Transparency Dialog
                • To Set Reference Transparency from the Adjust Colors Dialog
              • Reference (Display) Priority for 2D References
                • To Set the (Display) Priority for References in a 2D Model
            • Identifying References
              • To Identify a Reference
            • Working with Nested References
              • Modifying Attributes of Nested References
              • Adjusting Nested References Colors
              • Controlling the Reference Color Table
            • Merging References into the Active Model
              • To Merge the Active Model and Attached References
              • To Merge an OpenPlant Modeler File into a Master File
              • To Merge into Master file in a Sheet View
            • References Tools for Drawing Creation
            • Reference Toolbox
            • Attach Reference
            • Set Reference Clip Boundary
            • Set Reference Clip Mask
            • Delete Reference Clip
            • Set Reference Back Clip Plane
            • Set Reference Front Clip Plane
            • Reload Reference
            • Move Reference
            • Copy References
            • Scale References
            • Rotate Reference
            • Mirror Reference
            • Copy Reference By Folding
            • Set Reference Presentation
            • Hidden Line Settings Dialog
              • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, General Tab
              • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Hidden Tab
              • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Visible Tab
            • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog
              • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, General Tab
              • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, Symbology Tab
            • Detach Reference
            • REFERENCE UPDATE
            • References Key-ins
              • References Key-in Format
              • Reference Settings Key-ins
              • Visible Edges Display Key-ins
              • Miscellaneous References Key-ins
              • Reinstating Level Display On and Off Settings After Switching References Outside the Product
          • Reference Configuration Variables
          • Raster Manager Overview
            • Using Raster Manager
              • Raster Manager Dialog
                • Attach Raster Reference Dialog
                • Save Raster As Dialog
                • Raster Convert Dialog
                • Raster Save As Settings Dialog
                • Cache Manager Dialog
                • Image Server Settings Dialog
                • WMS Map Editor Dialog
                  • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
                  • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
                    • Select Coordinate System Dialog
                  • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
                  • WMS Service Manager Dialog
                • WMTS Attachments (Web Map Tile Service)
                  • WMTS Map Editor Dialog (Web Map Tile Service)
                    • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
                    • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
                    • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
                    • WMTS Service Manager Dialog
                • Layer Display Dialog
              • To Show or Hide a Field in the Raster Manager Dialog
            • Raster Manager Dialog
            • Raster Selection
              • To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
            • 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
            • Printing Raster Images
            • Batch Raster File Conversion
              • To Batch Convert Raster Files
              • Syntax for MSBatch Raster File Conversion
            • Supported Output File Formats
          • Raster Manager Tools
            • Raster Toolbox
            • Raster Display Toolbox
            • Bring to Front
              • To Bring a Raster Image to the Front of the Display
              • To Bring a Raster Image Forward One Position in the Display
            • Send to Back
              • To Send a Raster Image to the Back of the Display
              • To Send a Raster Image Back One Position in the Display
            • 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
            • Contrast/Brightness
              • To Adjust the Contrast/Brightness Display of an Attached Raster File
            • Raster Control Toolbox
            • Attach
              • To Attach a Raster Reference
            • Raster Selection
              • To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
            • Transform Raster
              • To Move an Image
              • To Scale an Image
              • To Rotate an Image
            • Move Raster
              • To Move a Raster
            • Scale Raster
              • To Scale an Image Using Active Scale
              • To Scale an Image Using 3 Points Scale
            • Rotate Raster
              • To Rotate an Image to a Specified Angle
            • Mirror Raster
              • To Mirror an Image Using the Mirror Tool
              • To Reverse an Image Using a Mirror Creating a New Output Image
            • Raster Warp
              • To Warp a Raster Reference
            • Clip
              • To Crop a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
              • To Crop a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
              • To Crop a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
              • To Mask an Area of a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
              • To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
              • To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
            • Modify Clip
              • To Modify a Clipping Polygon
            • Unclip
              • To Delete All Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
              • To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
          • Managing Raster Image Files
            • Raster Image Display
              • Attaching Raster Files
                • To Attach a Raster Reference Based on the Image's Own Positioning Information
                • To Attach a Raster Reference Interactively
              • Selecting Raster Files to Modify or Manipulate
                • To Select One Image in a View
                • To Select Additional Images in a View
                • To Select One Raster Image from the List
                • To Select Additional Raster Images from the List
                • To Select Several Consecutive Raster Images from the List
                • To Deselect Images
                • To Deselect All Images in a View
                • To Deselect All Raster Files from the List
              • Detaching Raster Files
                • To Detach Selected Raster Files
                • To Detach All Raster References
              • Image Server
                • To Set a New Image Server
                • To Attach a File from a Server
              • WMS Attachments
                • To Create a New WMS Attachment
                • To Attach an Existing WMS
              • ECWP Image Server
                • To Attach a File from an ECWP Image Server
              • Bing Maps
                • To Attach Bing Maps
            • Raster Attachment Options Dialog
            • Default Raster Attachment Options Dialog
            • Supported Image Input File Formats
              • Image Formats Supported in Read-Only Mode
            • Controlling the Display of Images in Views
              • To Change the Views in Which an Image Is Displayed
              • Changing the Display Order of Raster Image Files
                • Using the Raster Manager Dialog’s Menus
                  • To Bring One or More Images to the Front in the List
                  • To Send One or More Images to the Back in the List
                  • To Bring One or More Images Forward One Place in the List
                  • To Send One or More Images Backward One Place in the List
                  • To Change the Display Order in the List Interactively
                • Using the Raster Group of the Attach Tab in the Drawing Workflow
                  • To Bring One Image to the Front of the Display in a View
                  • To Bring Several Images to the Front of the Display in a View
                  • To Send One Image to the Back of the Display in a View
                  • To Send Several Images to the Back of the Display in a View
            • Fitting Images to a View
              • To Fit a Single Image to a View
              • To Fit All Images to a View
            • Displaying an Image at Full Resolution
              • To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution with the Actual Resolution (1:1) Tool
              • To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution from the Raster Manager Dialog
            • Changing the Display Characteristics of Raster Images
              • To Change the Contrast or Brightness of an Image
              • To Change the Display Gamma Setting for an Image(s)
            • Raster Images and DWG Workmode
              • Raster Manager and DWG Workmode
              • General Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
              • File-type Dependant Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
              • Supported Raster Image File Types in DWG Workmode
              • Troubleshooting Rasters and DWG Workmode
            • Raster Manager and Binary Workmode
            • Enhanced Dynamic Rubber Bands
            • Display Image Dialog
              • Image Window
            • Save Image Dialog
          • Modifying Raster File Attachments
            • Clipping Raster Image Files
              • To Crop an Image Interactively
              • To Crop an Image Using an Existing Fence or Closed Element
              • To Mask Part of an Image Interactively
              • Modifying Clipping Polygons
                • To Modify a Raster Clipping Polygon
              • Deleting Clipping Polygons
                • To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
            • Moving, Warping, and Resizing Image Files
              • Using the Transform Tool
                • To Rotate an Image Interactively
                • To Scale an Image Interactively
                • To Move an Image Interactively
              • Using the Warp Tool
                • To Match an Image Feature to a Design File Element
            • Image Draping
              • Draping and Rendering
              • 3D Surfaces and Raster Manager
              • Integration with Rendered Objects
              • Draping Supported in Some Products
              • Associating an Image to a 3D Surface
                • Overview of a Draping Process
            • Reprojecting Images
              • Reprojection Workflow
                • Rasters Attached in a Model in a Reference
                • Rasters Attached in the Master Model
              • Changing the Geographic Coordinate System of the DGN
              • Copy and Paste a Raster (including Merge to Master)
              • Applying a GCS to a Raster (Resampling)
              • Editing Tools and Reprojected Rasters
          • Raster Configuration Variables
          • Using Point Clouds
            • Point Cloud Toolbox
              • Point Clouds Dialog
              • Convert Dialog
            • Attaching Point Cloud Data
              • Attach Point Cloud
                • To Attach a Point Cloud
                • To Convert a Point Cloud File
                • To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to a Single POD File
                • To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to Individual POD Files
              • Detach Point Cloud
                • To Detach a Point Cloud
                • To Detach a Point Cloud from the Point Clouds Dialog
            • Modifying Point Cloud Data
              • Clip Point Cloud
                • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud Using a Block
                • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Boundary
                • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Mask
              • Delete Point Cloud Clip
                • To Delete a Clip from a Point Cloud
            • Point Clouds Dialog
            • Displaying the Point Cloud Data
              • Point Cloud Styles
              • 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 Change the Size of the Points in a Point Cloud
              • To Measure Distance in a Point Cloud
            • Referencing 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
        • Measure Toolbox
          • Measure Distance
            • To Measure the Linear Distance Between Two Data Points
            • To Measure the Distance Along an Element
            • To Measure Perpendicular Distance from an Element
            • To Measure Perpendicular Distance from a Segment of an Element
            • To Measure the Minimum Distance Between Elements
            • To Measure the Maximum Distance Between Elements
            • To Measure the Minimum Distance to a Surface (3D Only)
            • To Measure Elements in a Reference Considering the Reference Scale
          • Measure Radius
            • To Measure an Element's Radius
          • Measure Angle Between Lines
            • To Measure the Angle Between Two Lines
          • Measure Length
            • To Measure the Length of an Element(s)
          • Measure Area
            • To Measure the Area and Perimeter of One Element
            • To Measure the Area Defined by a Fence
            • To Measure the Area of the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
            • To Measure the Area of the Difference Between Elements
            • To Measure the Area of Touching Elements or Whose Endpoints Are Within the Maximum Gap
            • To Measure an Area Defined by Data Points
          • Measure Volume
            • To Measure Volume
        • Design Review
          • Using Redline Files
            • To Enable or Disable the Display of an Attached Redline File
            • Redline Toolbox
              • Redline Display
            • Display Redline Files Dialog
            • Redline Off
              • To Detach All Attached Redline Files
          • Annotate Toolbox
            • Place Flag
              • To Place a Flag
            • Show/Edit Flag
              • To Display or Edit a Flag's Explanatory Message from Selected Flag
            • Update Flags
              • To Update a Flag's Display Image
          • Marking Up a Design
            • Managing Markups
              • To Create a Markup
              • To Preview a Markup
              • To Print a Markup to PDF
              • To Print Multiple Markups to One PDF
              • To Delete a Markup
              • To Rename a Markup
              • To Change the Properties of a Markup
              • To Set the Priority of the Markup
              • To Set the Status of the Markup
            • Adding Comments
              • To Manually Add a Comment
            • Using Markup Templates
              • To Open the Template File
              • Creating the Markup Template
                • To Create the Markup Template
              • Customizing the Markup Template
                • To Resize the Markup Content Area
                • To Place a Border and Lines in the Template
                • To Add a Graphic to the Template
                • To Add a Raster Graphic to the Template
                • To Add Text to the Template
                • To Change the Properties of a Template
              • Placing Markup Property Fields in a Template
                • To Place a Markup Property Field
                • To Update a Markup Property Field
              • Applying a Template to a Markup
                • To Select a Template for a New Markup
                • To Apply a Template to an Existing Markup
              • Editing and Deleting a Markup Template
                • To Edit a Markup Template
                • To Delete a Markup Template
            • Markup Template Toolbox
            • Markup Properties Toolbox
            • Text - Task Toolbox
            • Create Markup Template and Markup Template Properties Dialogs
            • Using Named Expressions to Name Markups
              • To Define and Use Named Expressions to Name Markups
              • To Create a DGN Library File
              • To Open PageLayout.dgnlib
              • To Customize the Delivered Example Markup Names
              • To Create and Define a New Markup Named Expression
              • To Use the Newly Created Named Expression to Name Markups
              • Named Expressions Dialog
                • Named Expression Keywords Dialog
            • Markup Configuration Variables
            • Annotating Markups
              • To Place Markup Text
              • To Redline the Markup Model
            • Markups Dialog
            • Markup Settings Dialog
            • Markup Toolbox
            • Create Markup
              • To Create a Markup
            • Review Mode
            • Draw Toolbox
              • Place Markup Measurement
                • To Place a Measurement in a Markup
            • Pen Highlighter Toolbox
              • Place Yellow Highlighter
                • To Place a Line Using the Highlighter
            • Area Highlighter Toolbox
              • Place Yellow Area Highlighter
                • To Place an Area Highlight
            • Redline Toolbox
            • Mini Toolbar for Markups
        • Ensuring Standards Compliance
          • Introduction to the Standards Checker
          • Using the Standards Checker
            • Defining Standards Checker Settings
              • To Create Standards Check Settings
              • Standards Checker Configuration Variables
            • Running the Standards Checker Interactively
              • Running an Interactive Standards Check
            • Generating Standards Checker Reports
              • Generating a Standards Check Report
            • Reporting Template Standards Checks in Named Groups
              • To Check Element Templates and Send Results to a Named Group
            • Running Standards Checks on an Individual File
              • To Set Up and Run a Standards Check on an Individual File
            • Running Standards Checks as a Batch Process
              • To Set Up and Run a Standards Check as a Batch Process
              • Syntax for Running Standards Checks in the Batch Process Utility
            • Standards Checker Dialog
            • Standards Checker Settings Dialog
            • Level Checker Settings Dialog
            • Text Style Checker Settings Dialog
            • Dimension Style Checker Settings Dialog
            • Element Template Checker Settings Dialog
            • Line Style Checker Settings Dialog
        • 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
          • Summarize, Groups and Aggregates
            • To Group Columns and Aggregate Column Information
            • To Summarize Information in Report Columns
        • 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 2024 Update 2 Release
        • Defects Fixed in 2024 Update 1 Release
        • 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. OpenRoads Designer Help
  2. Drawing Workflow
  3. Attach Tab
  4. References, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh
  5. Managing Raster Image Files
  6. Raster Image Display
  7. Selecting Raster Files to Modify or Manipulate
  8. To Deselect All Images in a View

To Deselect All Images in a View

  1. Select the Raster Selection tool ( Drawing > Attach > Raster > More split button).

  2. Click a blank part of a view.