Designed as an introduction to Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer civil design software, this course focuses on OpenRoads Designer tools, new features, and new workflows required for civil projects. Much has changed with the introduction of OpenRoads, including new tools and streamlined workflows, parametric design elements, dynamic 3D modeling, and more. Even the way design information is formatted and stored has changed. All of these improvements represent a leap forward for Bentley’s civil design applications. The goal of this course is to introduce many of the tools and workflows necessary to produce a road design using OpenRoads Designer software. Design fundamentals and advanced functionality are not covered as part of this course.
Students are responsible for providing software licenses when attending any of EnvisionCAD’s open enrollment classes. Students who provide their own hardware are offered a $250 discount on registration fees.
Cancellation Policy for Open Enrollment Courses
Substitutions of attendees may be made at any time.
Cancellation requests must be received in writing, by email or fax. You are responsible for ensuring that EnvisionCAD receives your written request. EnvisionCAD will reply with a written acknowledgement.
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Cancellations made 6 to 14 business days prior to the course date will result in forfeiture of 50% of the course fee.
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Automatic 3D Modeling, Utility Modeling and Drainage Design
What Must Change To Use OpenRoads Designer?
CAD And Modeling Standards and Feature Definitions
Reference File Management Training
What can be used from Previous Versions?
Template Library, Import Legacy Formats, and GEOPAK Superelevation Files
CAD Basics:
Overview, Ribbon Interface, Workflow Selection, Explorer, Explorer Dialog Box, and Civil Message Center
Level Manager, Synchronizing with Level Libraries, ByLevel Symbology, Drawing/ View, and View Groups
What is a MicroStation Model?
Model Basics, Design and Sheet Models, Activating a Model, and Editing Model Properties
What is Referencing?
Using Reference Files, Reference Dialog Box, and Pertinent Reference Tools
2D and 3D Files
Drawing Scale
OpenRoads Designer User Interaction:
The User Experience
OpenRoads Terminology
User Interaction
Data and Attribute Feedback
Context Toolboxes
Editing-Type Interaction, Manipulators (Civil AccuDraw Indicators), Manipulator Visibility, Corridor Model Manipulation, and Modeling Manipulator Handle Configuration
Layout-type Interaction, Heads-up Prompts and Entry
Geometry Layout Primer
Terrain Modeling in OpenRoads Designer:
Discussion of Feature Types
Using Feature Definitions
Creating Terrain Models
Updating from Source
OpenRoads Geometry:
Creating Geometry Overview and Horizontal Geometry Tools
Standards, Set Design Standard, Design Standards Toolbar, and Features Definition Toolbar
Civil Message Center
Line Between Points, Arc Between Elements, and Complex By Element
Design Intent, Profiling, Vertical Geometry, and Design Intent Reviewed
Design Standards, Best Fit Profile, and Exporting Data
Corridor Modeling Basics:
Introduction To Corridor Modeling
What is a Corridor?
Dynamic Cross Sections
Import IRD file from Legacy Versions:
Importing Legacy Corridors
Corridor Templates:
Overview
What’s Changed Since SELECTseries 2?
Feature Definitions Replace Styles, End Condition Targets, and Changes to Template Editor Menus
Superelevation Flags, Alternate Surfaces, and Display Template in DGN
Area Templates and Linear Templates
Concepts
Template Points and Components
Feature Definitions, Template Zones, Library and Template Details Pane
Review Menus
Dynamic Settings Dialog Box
BackBone Point Properties, Constraint Types, and BackBone Component Properties
End Conditions, End Condition Component Properties, End Condition Point Properties, End Condition Target Types, and Other Tools
Corridor Modeling:
Transitions and Using Transition Objects
Using Point Controls
Parametric Constraints
Superelevation, Import Superelevation, and Superelevation View
Finishing The Model:
Introduction
Introduction to Civil Cells
Review Results
Corridor Surfaces
Reference File Management
Quantities and Reporting
Plans Production:
Introduction
Project Development Outline
Sheet Files Setup
Creating Cross Section Sheets in OpenRoads
Annotation and Labeling:
Introduction,
Annotation Groups
Element, Profile, and Cross Section Annotation
Labeling and Place Labels
Association Toggles
About Our Classes
At EnvisionCAD: Open enrollment classes are held at our training facility in Madison, WI, 8:30am to 5pm. Students are responsible for providing software licenses. Provide your own hardware and receive a $250 discount.
At Your Site: Whether you have only a few or many to train, we can provide training at your location that is specific to your company’s needs. On-site training provides a tailored, cost- and time-effective approach to improving the skills and productivity of your staff.
Online: Stay put. Live, instructor led training can be conducted based on your needs. All you need is a web browser, Adobe Flash Player, and an internet connection to take advantage of the benefits of classroom learning with the convenience and cost savings of an online class.
Training books are provided for any of our class formats.
About Our Books
Print: Results matter. Our books will serve as your essential training guides whether you choose self-paced learning or attend one of our instructor-led classes (book is included). Each book includes Course Files and Installation Instructions.
eBooks: Read it anywhere, anytime. For a limited number of titles, enjoy 100% off-line books that include handy interactive study tools. These can be rented or purchased.
About Webinars
Join EnvisionCAD for short (1 – 1.5 hour) webinars over the noon hour. Currently, we are offering webinars designed for new and experienced users of Bentley software. Unable to attend the live webinar? Recorded webinars will be available for 14 days following the webinar. Simply sign up, and a link to the recording will be emailed to you after the live presentation.
Lab Files (Windows) 