Week 2 Challenge

1What are workspaces and worksets? List Civil specific variables (min. 5). Where is the workspaces saved on computer (default location).

Here’s a clear explanation to your question related to OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software:

1. What are Workspaces and Worksets in OpenRoads Designer?

Workspaces:

• A Workspace is a collection of configuration settings, standards, and resources that define how the software behaves and looks.
• It includes design standards, seed files, levels, cells, styles, and preferences that are consistent across multiple projects or organizations.
• Example: Workspace for a particular client like "NHIDCL" or a department like "MoRTH".

Worksets:

• A Workset is project-specific. It contains project-related configurations, including drawing seeds, sheet definitions, coordinate systems, and project data.
• Worksets are associated with a specific Workspace and allow teams to maintain standards while customizing settings for each project.
• Example: Workset for a project like "Pkg-3 Kishtwar Highway" under NHIDCL workspace.

2. Civil Specific Variables (Min. 5)

These variables help OpenRoads manage civil design data and standards:

Variable Name	Purpose
CIVIL_ROADWAY_TEMPLATE_LIBRARY	Path to the roadway template library (.itl)
CIVIL_CONTENTMANAGEMENTDGNLIBLIST	Points to DGNLIBs for civil content like feature definitions
CIVIL_DEFAULT_GEOMETRY_STYLE	Default style applied to new geometry elements
CIVIL_REPORTS_DIRECTORY	Location of civil reports like geometry, quantities
CIVIL_SURVEY_SETTINGS_DGNLIBLIST	Controls survey settings and codes
CIVIL_CELL_LIBRARY	Specifies civil cell libraries
CIVIL_XIN_FILE	If using legacy InRoads data, points to the .xin file for styles/settings

3. Default Location Where Workspaces are Saved

Default Path on Local Computer:

If installed on a standalone PC (no custom configuration), the default location for Workspaces and Worksets is:

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer CE\Configuration\WorkSpaces\

Inside this folder:

• You will find subfolders like Examples, Training, or any organization-defined workspace.

Each Workspace will have a subfolder, and within that:

• Worksets will be located in:
• C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenRoadsDesigner CE\Configuration\WorkSpaces\<Workspace Name>\WorkSets\

2. What are feature definitions? What is broader classification of feature definition types.

Feature Definitions are a key part of how OpenRoads Designer (ORD) controls the behavior, appearance, and annotation of civil elements. Here's a breakdown:

What are Feature Definitions?

A Feature Definition is a set of rules that assigns symbology, annotation, and behavior to a civil element in OpenRoads Designer. It controls how elements look, how they are processed, and how they are quantified or annotated in plans and models.

Feature Definitions act like "smart labels" that not only style geometry but also associate metadata, such as:

• Design standards
• Material information
• Volumes and quantities
• Modeling behavior

Broader Classification of Feature Definition Types

Feature Definitions can be grouped based on the discipline or element type. Below is a typical classification:

Category	Used For	Examples
Geometry	Alignments, profiles, points, and chains	Centerline, ROW boundary, profile grade line
Terrain	Surface models and contours	Existing Ground, Finished Grade Surface
Corridor/Template	Corridor modeling and template application	Carriageway, Shoulder, Subgrade
Linear	Linear elements not tied to alignments	Edge of Pavement, Median Edge
Point	Survey or template points	Catch point, Ditch Bottom
Surface Templates	2D surface layers applied to terrains	Topsoil, Pavement layer
Survey	Survey data processing and display	Tree, Electric Pole, Manhole
Drainage & Utilities	Pipes, inlets, manholes, utility lines	RCC Pipe 600mm, Catch Basin, Electric Cable
Civil Cells	Predefined geometry groups	T-intersection, Roundabout

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How Feature Definitions Work:

Each Feature Definition is linked to:

• Feature Symbology → Which controls levels, colors, line styles, and annotation.
• Element Templates → Used to define more detailed properties.
• Template Point Names (in corridors) → Linked through feature definitions for quantities and behavior.

Where Are Feature Definitions Stored?

They're usually stored in DGNLIB files (Design Library files) and referenced via:

CIVIL_CONTENTMANAGEMENTDGNLIBLIST

3. Create a dgn file with 2D imperial seed file and 3D imperial seed file. Save it in project data folder, creating new folder named DGN from SEED.

Here's how you can create a DGN file using 2D and 3D Imperial Seed Files in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and save it in a custom folder. Follow the step-by-step process:

Step-by-Step: Create a 2D and 3D DGN File from Seed Files

1. Launch OpenRoads Designer

• Open OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

2. Create a New Folder for Saving the DGN Files

• Navigate to your project data folder (e.g., D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3).
• Inside it, create a new folder:
• D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\DGN from SEED

3. Create a 2D DGN File from Imperial Seed

1. In ORD, go to:
   File > New
2. In the dialog:

1. Name the File → e.g., 2D_Design.dgn
2. Save in Folder → Browse to:
   D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\DGN from SEED
3. Seed File → Click Browse and choose:
4. C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer CE\Configuration\Organization\Seed\Seed2D - Imperial.dgn

3. Click OK to create the file.

4. Create a 3D DGN File from Imperial Seed

Repeat the same steps:

1. Go to:
   File > New
2. Set:

1. File Name → 3D_Design.dgn
2. Location → D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\DGN from SEED
3. Seed File →
4. C:\ProgramData\Bentley\OpenRoads Designer CE\Configuration\Organization\Seed\Seed3D - Imperial.dgn

3. Click OK to create the file.

Final Folder Structure

D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\

└── DGN from SEED\

├── 2D_Design.dgn

└── 3D_Design.dgn

4. Set geographic coordinate system to TX-83, North Central zone, US survey foot. Turn on the background imagery. Save this file with save settings.

Here’s how to set the Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) and enable background imagery in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), then save the file properly:

Step-by-Step: Set GCS and Enable Background Imagery

1. Open Your DGN File

• Open either 2D_Design.dgn or 3D_Design.dgn from:
• D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\DGN from SEED\

2. Set the Geographic Coordinate System (GCS)

1. Go to the “Geographic” toolbox:
• Ribbon > Drawing > Geographic > Select Geographic Coordinate System
2. In the dialog box that appears:

1. Click From Library
2. Navigate to:
3. Projected > U.S. State Plane > NAD83 > Texas > TX83-NCF (Texas North Central - US Survey Feet)
4. Full Name: NAD83(2011) / Texas North Central (ftUS)
5. EPSG Code: 6567

3. Click OK to assign it.

You’ll now see a GCS icon on the lower right of the screen.

3. Turn on Background Imagery

1. Go to:
   View Attributes (Shortcut: Ctrl + B)
2. Enable the checkbox:
• Background Map
3. In the View window toolbar, choose the Basemap Type:

1. Click the globe icon (Background Map)
2. Select Aerial or Hybrid (Bing Maps)

4. ORD may prompt you to sign in with a Bentley CONNECT account for map data. Log in if required.

4. Save the File and Settings

• From the menu:
  File > Save Settings (Shortcut: Ctrl + F)
• Then:
  File > Save or click the disk icon

This ensures:

• GCS is stored
• Imagery view state is saved
• The file is ready for mapping or modeling with real-world coordinates

5. Attach the survey file from SURVEY folder to the newly created 2D dgn in above #3.

Here’s how to attach a survey file (typically. dgn, .xml, or .csv from total station or LiDAR) to your 2D DGN file in OpenRoads Designer:

Step-by-Step: Attach Survey File to 2D DGN File

1. Prepare the Survey File

• Make sure your survey file is available in:
• D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\SURVEY\
• File format could be:

1. .dgn (survey geometry)
2. .xml (LandXML)
3. .csv (raw survey data: Northing, Easting, Elevation, Code)

2. Open the 2D DGN File

• File → Open:
• D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\DGN from SEED\2D_Design.dgn

3. Open the Survey Workflow

1. Switch to the “Survey” workflow:
• Top-left ribbon > Click on "Workflow" dropdown → Select Survey
2. Open the Survey tab > Field Book.

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4. Import the Survey File

• In the Field Book panel, right-click and choose:
• Import > Survey Data
• In the import dialog:

1. Browse to:
2. D:\Projects\Kishtwar_Pkg3\SURVEY\
3. Select your survey file (e.g., Topographic_Survey.xml or SiteSurvey.csv)

5. Configure Import Settings (Optional)

• Ensure correct:

1. Data Format (e.g., LandXML, InRoads, or Text File)
2. Survey Settings like delimiter (for .csv)
3. Coordinate system matches the GCS set earlier (TX83-NCF)

6. Finish and View Survey Data

• Click Import
• The data will appear as survey points, figures, and chains in your 2D DGN.

7. Save Settings

• Press Ctrl + F (Save Settings)
• Then Ctrl + S (Save File)