OpenRoads Designer Reviews & Product Details

One of the recent improvements I like in OpenRoads Designer is its enhanced 3D modelling and corridor design capabilities, which make it easier to develop, visualise, and refine complex roadway designs. The dynamic modelling environment helps reduce rework by automatically updating related design elements when changes are made Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenRoads Designer can sometimes be slow to process large or complex models, and occasional software hangs can interrupt workflows. Improving performance, stability, and response times would help reduce delays and enhance the overall user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

lots of manual work can be eliminated if we know how to use it. very helpful if learned the right way. but challenging to learn, Compatible with other advanced versions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

not easy to learn. Many steps to remember. easily forgotten if we don't stay in touch with it. some videos are available from the supplier but not always helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how reference work very well and reference work out in designing as well as automatically updates all the other dependents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main issue is opening the models while working with PW and every time model tries find the reference which does not exist Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You can do everything related to transportation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes you want to do easy things and it’s complex always Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The capability to have such a visual representation of your 3D view whilst modelling as well as the continued improvements with every version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Named boundaries not being editable and sheets not updating automatically when doing drawing production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenRoads Designer provides an efficient solution for developing 3D models. Project elements are automatically created in a 3D world on the fly as you work. Giving you the ability to pull together all project elements (roadway, structures, drainage networks, and utilities) into one location. These detailed 3D models of a project allow for users of all levels of experience to visually review a project for issues and omissions. Civil cells allow for duplication of redundant design elements, such as entrances and pedestrian ramps. Item Types can be used to add additional metadata, including bid item descriptions, specification notes, etc., to elements in the model. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenRoads Designer software versions are not compatible with each other. Requiring updated resources for each major upgrade. This also creates the need to upgrade long-term projects or requires running multiple versions of OpenRoads at the same time. Plans production capabilities are still a struggle, but development of needed resources and capabilities is continually improving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interactive work process, style sets, and Modelling features make the openroads a great Highways design software in the market. Moreover, it has one of the greatest interfaces for handling the point cloud data. You can create very complex models with the help of openroads interfaces very easily. Its interface and BIM Based design tools are the best as compared to other software in the industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The area of improvement would be

- Process to update the seed file configurations once the design is already carried out either by referencing the properties of the desired seed files. as of now, we need to redesign the model.

- In surface creation, on the link is broken, there should be an option to redevelop the link. So, surface is dynamic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Faster and more stable modeling than SS10. Training guides and online resources are readily available. Client understands the software and works with the consultants to output uniform designs and plan sets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a user we are tied down to a client's workspace. Sometimes bugs come from the customization of the workspace and there is usually a lag behind when Bentley releases a workspace update and when we receive the latest build from our client. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Openroads Designer makes administering and applying both roadway design standards and basic CAD/BIM Standards easy with their backend administration and workspaces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bugs and undocumented changes account for a large part of my dislike of the application. The Training site desperately needs to be updated so users can quickly learn relevant content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bentley continues to add enhancements to the software that assist with interaction of other software platforms, thereby streamlining the process, reducing/eliminating errors and improve the sharing of information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the software operabiity are not yet fully integrated and require some gymnastics to make sort of work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.