CAD/D
Welcome to the CAD/D Section
This area contains the documentation for the Department's Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CAD/D) system.
The CAD/D section has two primary functions: supporting and training the Department's MicroStation and OpenRoads users, and providing project visualization and photo rendering services.
Select one of the options below to view available information in that particular area.
NHDOT CAD/D documentation for MicroStation Connect.
PDF Documentation
Connect Edition Introduction updated July 12, 2023
MicroStation Connect Documentation updated January 17, 2024
CAD/D Basics
Production Tools
OpenRoads Designer is used for developing roadway layouts and 3D models of proposed projects. The links from here will inform the reader of the various components in this process.
PDF Documentation
Connect Edition Introduction updated July 12, 2023
MicroStation Connect Documentation updated January 17, 2024
OpenRoads Designer Documentation (Survey) updated March 14, 2024
OpenRoads Designer Documentation (Design) updated February 15, 2024
Appendices updated February 16, 2023
Survey Processing Checklist updated December 20, 2023
Upgrading to ORD 2023 updated February 6, 2024
OpenRoads Designer Basics
OpenRoads Survey Feature Codes (updated April 4, 2024)
OpenRoads Designer Drawing Names
Production Tools
OpenRoads Corridor Design Stages
Displaying Dynamic Cross Sections
Working With LiDAR Data
- Part 1 - Acquiring LiDAR Data
- Part 2 - Creating a Terrain from LiDAR Data
- Part 3 - Creating Complex Terrain
Welcome to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation CAD/D File Library.
CAD/D workspace setup for MicroStation update 16 & OpenRoads Designer 2021-Release 2
nhdot-workspace_ms16_ord2021-r2.zip 133 MB. Updated March 26, 2024.
Civil seed files, feature libraries, roadway templates, macros and other associated files for MicroStation update 16 and OpenRoads Designer 2021-Release 2.
2021-r1-2_connect-seed-project.zip 3.5 MB. New September 13, 2023.
Sample seed project for MicroStation update 16 and OpenRoads Designer 2021-Release 2.
For help installing the workspace, see nhdot_connect-installation-readme.pdf
NHDOT CAD/D Procedures and Requirements
This document lists the current procedures and requirements to be used when drafting NHDOT CAD/D projects.
2022 CAD/D Procedures & Requirements
Previous versions of NHDOT CAD/D standards.
Excel sheet to create OpenRoads Designer parametric constraints for developing guardrail platforms.
Excel sheet to calculate culvert elevations for placement in OpenRoads Designer.
Recent Updates:
- April 4, 2024 - OpenRoads Survey Feature Codes has been updated.
- March 26, 2024 - The NHDOT workspace files for MicroStation update 16 and OpenRoads Designer 2021-Release 2 were updated. Updates include new Right-of-Way symbology, modifications to the Environmental plan legend and other minor adjustments and corrections.
- March 13, 2024 - OpenRoads Designer Survey documentation was updated.
- February 24, 2024 - OpenRoads Designer Design documentation was updated.
- February 6, 2024 - Documentation about Upgrading to OpenRoads Designer 2023 was added
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