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: The Design tab will not be active before a Reference Alignment and Design Standard is 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 advanced 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.

Objects

This drop-down menu is for adding objects and elements to the road model. Pressing the top icon brings the user to Objects Along Line.

Side Area

Export/Import 

This drop-down menu contains functions to 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.

Finish

Preview - Use this action to temporarily build and preview the model. A new preview window will open. If an existing View in 3D already contains the road model, then no preview window will be opened. Instead, go to the correct window and zoom in on the model.

Finish - Used to save changes and build the model. Changes will be stored to the task.

Cancel - Used to cancel the task. This will revert all changes done inside dialogs and tasks since opening the task. If there have been changes to user will be given a warning.

Checkboxes:

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