Design
The Design tab contains dialogs for editing the description parameters of the road model together with general settings. The tab also contains functions for doing analysis, importing, and exporting data to and from the model.
The Design feature consists of the following boxes (below): Modeling, Tools, and Finish.
NOTE: Before doing any changes to the design you should have set a Reference Alignment and Design Standard set in the Task tab.
Modeling
The modeling box is divided to separate the cross-section viewer from the description dialogs.
To view the cross-sections of a build model open the Cross-section Viewer.
Used to edit road surfaces description.
Used to edit pavement description.
Used to edit the detailed pavement description.
Used to edit the landscaping description.
Tools
These tools are for using the model in various ways.
Analysis
This drop-down menu is for analyzing the model in various ways. Pressing the top icon brings the user to Sight analysis.
Sight Distance Analysis - Used to check for sight distance along the road model.
Junction Wizard - Used to create T-junctions between road models.
Relocate Chainage Point - Used to shift the whole road model.
Draw Cross-sections - Used to draw out cross-sections from the road model to a PDF file.
Objects
This drop-down menu is for adding objects and elements to the road model. Pressing the top icon brings the user to Illustration Symbols.
Side Area
This drop-down menu contains functions to import and export data to or from the road model.
To extract reports from the model in Excel format. Data from reference alignment or mass calculations can be extracted in various ways.
Here you will find the design settings for the road model.
Finish
For the different buttons in this last part of the ribbon, go to road task for more info.