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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
OpenRoads Designer Help
Visualization
Drawing Aids
Drawing Aids
See also
Drawing Aids
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