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    Apply Surface Templates perpendicular to slope of a terrain

    surface templates apply depth vertically, in many cases it is desired a true depth that is perpendicular to the terrain.
    11 months ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / Terrain 0 Future consideration

    See added terrain features in the Properties or Explorer windows

    When selecting a terrain, it would be useful to see all added terrain features in the Properties/Explorer windows
    about 2 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Terrain 0 Future consideration

    Allow for creation of Complex Terrains that only have a single Terrain

    Add option to create complex terrain with only 1 terrain so users can add other terrains later.
    about 3 years ago in OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / Terrain 1 Future consideration

    Additions to Trace Slope Gutter Creation Tool

    When using the Place Gutter tool and using the Trace Slope option, it only allows you to use a surface to create the trace. This works well if the Surface is perfect, but there are times where a sag inlet is placed appropriately based on the roadw...
    2 months ago in Drainage and Utilities / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

    export road design to 12d.

    In NSW, many construction contractors use 12d for project setout. I understand that ORD 2025 allows you to import 12d files, but it would also be beneficial to support exporting. This functionality was available in the older MX software.
    6 months ago in Import/Export / OpenRoads Designer 0 Future consideration

    Upgrading from XSLT 1.0 to XSLT 3.0

    XSLT 3.0 introduces several new features and improvements that can enhance the development process, increase efficiency, and provide better results. Performance Improvements: XSLT 3.0 includes optimizations that can significantly improve the perfo...
    about 3 years ago in OpenBridge Designer / OpenBridge Modeler / OpenRail Designer / OpenRail Overhead Line Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer / OpenTunnel Designer / Reports 0 Future consideration

    Add Place Stepped Approach Slab tool or feature

    Most DOT's require approach slabs to be stepped on wide skewed bridges. It'd be nice not to have to create a lot of units to do this or use 3D Cutting tools to achieve this. I'm not sure what would be the easiest solution since you'll need to plac...
    4 months ago in Modeling / OpenBridge Modeler 0 Future consideration

    Civil Cell Creator/Editor

    Develop an improved Civil Cell Editor user interface. Similar to Inroads Template Library. Add features and components, define parametric constraints, create terrain/mesh. Include explorer functionality to edit individual features/components.
    almost 2 years ago in Modeling / OpenRail Designer / OpenRoads Designer / OpenSite Designer 0 Future consideration

    Add Strut and Tie Modeling methodology to OBD LEAP Concrete for Multi-Column Interior Bents

    Since the 8th edition of AASHTO there has been more detail given on the use of Strut and Tie Modeling for the design of D-Regions in Concrete structures (AASHTO 8th & 9th Editions Section 5.8.2 and subsequent sections). In recent years there h...
    about 1 year ago in Modeling / OpenBridge Designer 0 Future consideration

    Resolve Alias Definition - fields in the Target column need two clicks to bring up the drop down

    In Drawing Annotation - Resolve Alias Definition dialog, the fields in the Target column need to be double-clicked before the dropdown arrow shows up for selection. It would be great if the dropdown showed up straight away as it can confuse users ...
    2 months ago in Drawing Production / OpenRail Designer 0 Future consideration