I think the designing concept and modeling technique is the best part of openroad designers, such as the concept of civil accudraw (based on civil element) , it saves a lot of manual updating the design contents. The next one is the cross section template module, which is a little bit complicated but it is robust and unique way to fulfill the requirements of various fields modeling work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The model management, specially when you design the big project. there should be alignment and project based model management concept. Another is the report generation, i do not know what the Bentley sees the advantage of XSLbased report generation, which is very difficult to customize, at least i believe no body is using this one in China. The last one, the software terminology is not using the highway engineering professional words, the people who are controlling the Openroads Designer are not highway engineer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is persistent relationships between features which makes easy to modify terrain model, see the results and find the best solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Every step must be followed carefully, if one is omited, noting will work a the end. One has to start again from the begining and find the mistake. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a lot to like inside of OpenRoads Designer. Bentley has provided the user with (in my opinion) the best corridor design tools on the market. The ability to test template functionality prior to placing in the corridor saves a great deal of time. Civil Cells are another tool that you will not find in any other platform. With Civil Cells you are able to create repetitive standard task in 2D or 3D and repeat them in seconds and not hours. Accudraw is another gem inside of Microstation. If you are a new user, I would put this on the top of the todo list. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am still getting up to speed with the new menu layout. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not needing to export geometry features to geometry files. such as gpk or alg file. All geometry information in dgn files is available at any time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It lacks some basic plan document functions for example, the ability to place unsuitable earthwork or rock material excitation numbers on the cross-section sheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Tools and User Interface similar to another modelling software which i used (Bentley CivilStorm) helped me learn this software much easily

2. Integration with Civil 3D and Microstation

3. Allows working online using ProjectWise

4. Can be used easily to prepare Hydraulic Model, 3D model, 2D model and Drawings simultaneously

5. In built library of Pipes and Structures as per UK standards is of very help while working in UK related projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. The files are heavier sometimes

2. Heavier files get crashed too frequently

3. You need a separate hydraulic model license such as civilstorm or Sewercad to carry out the hydraulic model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenRoads Designer is useful for a Terrain modeling and relative update,

and it is also provide many tools for corridor modification to form a roadway model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

sometimes it is unstable, then it will be collapsed

and due to the workflow of civil modeling is too hard, it is not easy to deal with, and the old user is also feel difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool helps in the quick and robust way of introducing the best design since its automated ,gives automatic updates and so reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have not experienced any challenge while using this tool and therefore no major dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is quicker hence allows me to do my work faster.

Helps connecting people and places through construction of passable roads.

Provides a good training platform for newly graduated engineers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is difficult for junior roadway engineers to use it because it is more time consuming and the work flow is not user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bentley InRoads is easy to navigate (once you learn how to use it) and is very efficient . There are many tool options in the program which are all extremely user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are still many aspects that need to be updated throughout the InRoads program. In addition, while once you learn how to use InRoads it is very easy to use, it is a difficult program to learn at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Design seems to be actual and it can satisfy the clients as well as the designers. It has DGN file and data base requirement is no longer.And many structures such as ponds,junctions and culverts can be modified for a better look. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much to be disliked but learning up to required level is necessary for the designs. It should be updated frequently to clear the bugs as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.