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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
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