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 OpenSite Designer
File Selection and Settings
Preferences
Design File Settings
Spiral Definition
Regression Slues Settings
Civil File Upgrade
Downgrade Civil Model (Technology Preview)
Civil File Manager
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
Resources
OpenSite Model
Sheet Index
Links
OpenSite Standards
Feature Definitions
Alignment
Terrain
Corridor
Superelevation
Linear Template
Surface Template
Linear
Point
Mesh
Rail Feature Definitions
Feature Symbologies
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
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/Base Report
Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
To Create a Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation 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
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
Import Terrain
Import Geometry
Import IRD
Export Corridor to IFC
Export to IFC
Export to SHP
OpenSite Designer Help
RSS Reader Dialog
Terrain
Selection
Terrain Model Create Tools
Create From File Workflow
Create From File
Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
Properties Dialog
Variables and Variations
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 Terrain Model
Feature Management
Add Features
Remove Features
Change Feature Type
Edit Complex Model
Edit Model
Boundary Options
Add Boundary
Remove Boundary
Transform Element
Transform dialog options
Transform By Point Pairs
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
From 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
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 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
Activate Civil AccuDraw Toolbar
Remove Rules
Deactivate Reference Rules
Reports
Horizontal Geometry Report
Profile Report
Legal Report
Map Check Report
Station Offset/Base Report
Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation 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 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 Space Points
Workflow: To Place a Point
Locate Point
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 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
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
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 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
Regression
Create Regression Line
Regression Line from Points
Regression Line from Points Dialog
Regression Line from Line
Horizontal Curvature Diagram
Regression Tools
Single Horizontal Regression
Quick Horizontal Regression
Horizontal Report Regression
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
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 Tools
Apply Linear Template
Apply Surface Template
Create Closed Mesh
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
Utilities
Item Types
Expression Builder and Expression Components
Collaborate
Associate Project to WorkSet
Sync to iTwin
To Create a New Synchronization
To Synchronize Changes in a DGN to an i-model on the i-modelhub
iTwin Synchronizer
iTwin Synchronizer Prerequisites
Best Practices
Attach iTwin
Attach iModel as Reference Dialog
To Attach an iModel as Reference
Attach iModel as Reference Dialog, Select an iModel
Performing an AEC Transform
To Perform an AEC Transformation While Attaching an iModel
Issues Resolution Service (Web Component)
Manage Issues Dialog
To Link a Document to an Issue
To Capture the Screen and Create a New Attachment
To add a Comment to an Issue
To Select an Issue for Viewing
New Issue
To Create a New Issue using Manage Issue Dialog
Open iTwin Portal
Clash Detection
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
Drawing Production Workflow
Text Favorite and Text Style
Arc or Chord Length Property in Text Favourite
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
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
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
Dimension Styles
Labeling Sheets
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
Geospatial Context Workflow
Home
Drawing
Geotechnical
Modeling Workflow
Home Tabs
View
Curves
Solids
Surfaces
Mesh
Content
Analyze
Constraints
Utilities
Drawing Aids
Collaborate
Help
Visualization Workflow
Home Tab
View Tab
Animate Tab
Drawing Aids
Collaborate
Help
Drawing Workflow
Home Tabs
View
Annotate Tab
Attach Tab
Analyze
Ensuring Standards Compliance
Introduction to the Standards Checker
Design File Cleanup
To Select Duplicate Elements
To Automatically Delete Duplicate Elements
To Select or Flag Overlapping Elements
To Interactively Examine Overlapping Elements
To Select or Flag Gaps Between Elements
To Interactively Examine Gaps Between Elements
Design File Cleanup Dialog
Design File Cleanup Dialog, General Tab
Design File Cleanup Dialog, Duplicates Tab
Design File Cleanup Dialog, Overlaps Tab
Design File Cleanup Dialog, Gaps Tab
Reports Dialog
Condition Editor Dialog
To Add Conditions to a Display Rule
iTwin Design Review Dialog
Curves
Constraints
Utilities
Drawing Aids
Content
Mesh
Collaborate
Help
Drainage and Utilities
Abbreviations
Readme
Bentley OpenSite, OpenRoads, & OpenRail Designer, OpenRail Overhead Line Designer
Bentley OpenSite Designer
What's New?
Archived Release Notes
Defects Resolved
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