• What's New?
• Let's Begin With OpenSite Designer
  • File Selection and Settings
    • Preferences
    • Design File Settings
      • Spiral Definition
    • Civil File Upgrade
    • Downgrade Civil Model (Technology Preview)
    • Civil File Manager
  • 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
        • Resources
        • OpenSite Model
        • Sheet Index
        • Links
        • OpenSite Standards
          • Feature Definitions
            • Alignment
            • Terrain
            • Corridor
            • Superelevation
            • Linear Template
            • Surface Template
            • Linear
            • Point
            • Mesh
          • Annotation Groups
          • Annotation Definitions
            • Feature Symbologies
          • Civil Cells
          • Design Standards
          • Terrain Filters
          • Survey Settings
      • 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
    • 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
    • Specifying Which Elements Are in the Fence Contents
      • 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
    • Reports
      • Horizontal Geometry Report
      • Profile Report
      • Legal Report
      • Map Check Report
      • Station Offset Report
      • Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
        • To Create a Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
      • Station Base Report
      • Superelevation Report
    • 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
      • 3D Drive Through
      • End Area Volumes Report
      • Feature Definitions
      • Civil Standards Tab
    • Corridor Reports
    • Dynamic Plan View
    • Asset Manager (Technology Preview)
    • Import Terrain
    • Import Geometry
    • Import IRD
    • Export to IFC
    • OpenSite Designer Help
      • RSS Reader Dialog
  • Terrain
    • Selection
    • Terrain Model Create Tools
    • Create From File
      • Create From File Workflow
      • Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
        • Properties Dialog
      • Define Placemark Monument
      • Select Geographic Coordinate System tool
      • 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
      • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
      • 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
    • Set Active
    • Feature Management
      • Add Features
      • Remove Features
      • Change Feature Type
    • Edit Complex Model
    • Edit Model
    • Boundary Options
      • Add Boundary
      • Remove Boundary
    • Transform
      • Transform dialog options
    • Analyze Between Points
    • Analyze Point
    • Analyze Elevation
    • Inverse Points
    • Calculated Area
    • Create Cut Fill Volumes
      • To Create Cut and Fill Volumes
    • Analyze Volume
    • Analyze Pond
    • Analyze Trace Slope
    • 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
    • Export to File
    • Terrain Miscellaneous
    • Label Terrain Contours
    • Label Terrain Spots
      • c-label-terrain-spots-workflow
    • Terrain
      • 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
      • 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
      • Activate Civil AccuDraw Toolbar
      • Remove Rules
      • Deactivate Reference Rules
    • Reports
      • Horizontal Geometry Report
      • Profile Report
      • Legal Report
      • Map Check Report
      • Station Offset Report
      • Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
      • Station Base Report
      • Superelevation Report
    • 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 Elements
    • 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 Space Points
        • Workflow: To Place a Point
      • Locate Point
    • 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
      • Horizontal Insert Fillet
      • Append Element
      • Geometry Builder Edit
    • Horizontal Geometry Complex
      • Complex by Elements
      • Complex by PI
      • Define by Best Fit
      • Geometry Builder
      • Geometry Connector
    • Vertical
      • Vertical
        • Open Profile Model
        • Set Active Profile
        • 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
      • Vertical Geometry Curves
        • Profile Curve Between Points
        • Profile Curve to Element
        • Profile Curve From Element
        • Profile Curve Between Elements
      • Vertical Geometry Define 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 Complex
        • Profile Complex by Elements
        • Profile Complex by VPI
        • Define Profiles by Best Fit
        • Profile Insert Curve
        • Append Profile Element
        • 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
      • 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
    • Tables
  • Template Modeling
    • Report Browser
    • Apply Linear Template
    • Template
      • Create Template
        • Create Template Overview
          • Apply Shoulder Rollover Lock
          • Import Template from Graphics
        • File Tools
        • Edit Tools
        • 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
    • Display Template
    • Import IRD
    • Edit Template Drop
    • Create Parametric Constraints
    • Create Point Control
    • Process Corridor
    • Synchronize Template
    • Define Target Aliasing
    • Corridor References
      • Add Corridor References
      • Remove Corridor References
    • Corridor Clipping
      • Add Clipping Reference
      • Remove Clipping Reference
    • Review
      • Open Cross Section View
      • 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
      • 3D Geometry 3D Tools
        • Apply Linear Template
        • Apply Surface Template
        • Create Closed Mesh
        • Create 3D by Slope to Target
        • Create 3D by Volume
        • Create 3D by Plan Profile
        • Plan by 3D Element
  • Utilities
  • Collaborate
    • Create Workset
    • Project Portal
  • View
  • Help
• Ribbon Interface
  • Ribbon Controls
  • Quick Access Toolbar
• Civil Variables
  • On-Screen Prompts
  • HUD Menu
  • Manipulators and Handlers
  • Civil Message Center
  • Customizing Dialogs
• Drawing Production
  • Civil Labeler
  • Annotations
    • Annotate Element
    • Remove Element Annotations
    • Annotate Model
    • Remove Model Annotations
  • 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 Plan Groups
    • Named Boundaries Linked Plan Profile Groups
    • Named Boundaries Profile Groups
    • Named Boundaries Cross Section Groups
    • Named Boundaries Other Groups
    • Named Boundaries Manager
    • Adjust Profile Named Boundary
  • Labels
    • To Place a Label with a Leader
    • To Place a Label Without a Leader
    • Place Label
      • Dimension Styles
        • Dimension Styles
• 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
    • OpenSite Standards
      • 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
• Drawing
• Geotechnical
• Modeling Workflow
  • Home Tabs
  • View
  • Curves
  • Solids
  • Surfaces
  • Mesh
  • Content
  • Analyze
  • Constraints
  • Utilities
  • Drawing Aids
  • Collaborate
• Visualization Workflow
  • Home Tab
  • View Tab
  • Animate Tab
  • Drawing Aids
  • Collaborate
  • Help
• Drainage and Utilities
• Abbreviations
• Readme
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  • What's New?
  • Archived Release Notes
  • General Info
  • Software Compatibility
  • OpenSite Designer Training
  • System Requirements
  • Workspace Configuration
  • Services and Support Information
  • Security Release Notes