OpenRoads Designer
Roadway Design Software
OpenRoads Designer is a comprehensive and fully functioned detailed design application for surveying, drainage, subsurface utilities, and roadway design that supersedes all capabilities previously delivered through InRoads, GEOPAK, MX, and PowerCivil.
Features
You Don’t Work in a Silo and Neither Should Your Software
From integrating existing conditions to working with other project partners, OpenRoads’ model-centric approach makes it easy to work with different data types, disciplines, and distributed teams.
It Is All About the Details
Reduce highway design time with a complete toolset for survey, drainage, utilities, and roadway detailed design in one application. Start with real data, and create accurate, georeferenced 3D designs with real-world context through the seamless integration of reality data and design information.
2D, 3D, and Beyond
Whether you need to produce traditional 2D deliverables, advance to 3D modeling, support digital transformation, or all the above, OpenRoads is the choice for road design.
Model and Analyze Terrains
Create intelligent models containing not only terrain data, but also roadway or site features. You can use features to visually distinguish structure, appearance, and symbology in the design.
Create Horizontal and Vertical Alignments
Use object-oriented coordinate geometry and alignment design capabilities that provide intelligent updating as you quickly create precision horizontal and vertical alignments. Use elevation profiles to display surface information and vertical alignments associated with horizontal alignments.
Design and Model Stormwater Drainage
From the creation of models from 2D artifacts and external data, through steady and unsteady state hydraulics and hydrology, to BIM and plans production, you’ll reduce design time with a complete toolset in one application.
Create Profiles and Cross-Sections
Create profiles and cross-sections from any point within the design. View updates on the fly as the design is modified with dynamic cross sections. You can see the ground changing to reflect design edits, and include surface features, corridor components, and notations such as construction limits or stationing.
Design, Model and Analyze Corridors
Use immersive corridor modeling capabilities that support complex modeling and file federation demands required by BIM Level 2 and beyond. Streamline the complex development of every aspect of the roadway in a single, parametric presentation.
FAQs
What is OpenRoads Designer?
OpenRoads Designer is an extremely versatile civil design application that is used for all types and sizes of civil projects around the world. The application addresses a wide variety of complex tasks such as interchange design, roundabout design, earthworks, surveying, sanitary and stormwater network design, subsurface utilities, and production of construction staking reports.
How much does OpenRoads Designer cost?
The price of OpenRoads Designer varies per region. There are various types of licensing available, including a common choice of a 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore.
Does OpenRoads Designer support BIM requirements?
Yes, OpenRoads Designer addresses BIM Level 1 and beyond.
Can I integrate data from other projects into my road design?
Yes, OpenRoads Designer provides an open modeling environment to ensure you can integrate data across disciplines.
Does OpenRoads Designer produce 3D models and 2D PDFs?
Yes, it manages change within the design and reflects all edits and updates.
Do I need a separate design package for subsurface utilities networks?
No, OpenRoads Designer includes subsurface design and analysis capabilities.
Do I need a 3rd party visualization software for animations?
No, OpenRoads Designer is a 3D modeling application that helps you experience designs in real-time.
What are the system requirements?
- Processor: Intel Pentium-based or AMD Athlon-based processor 2.0 GHz or greater.
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x 64
- Memory: 16 GB minimum
- Disk Space: 9 GB minimum free disk space
For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.
Licensing and Subscription options
12-Month Subscription
Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses
Get access to software that comes with training.
One-time purchase with support
Perpetual License with SELECT
A perpetual license includes 24/7/365 technical support and learning resources.