CDOT Implementation of OpenRoads Designer Managed Workspace

Notice: CDOT uses Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD 10.12) Version of Software.

CDOT will be using Bentley Systems ProjectWise and OpenRoads Designer software on all new projects, effective immediately. ProjectWise is a Bentley Systems Inc. software package that serves as a document management system for engineering project documents. CDOT has implemented ProjectWise to manage documents, including OpenRoads Designer files, Microsoft Office documents, as well as project photos and aerial images.  ProjectWise provides a secure environment where project information can be stored.

When individuals check out an ORD file from ProjectWise, the CDOT ORD workspace will be deployed using ProjectWise Managed Workspaces. Workspaces are used to force the correct design and detailing standards when working in ORD. Using Managed Workspaces guarantees the designer will use the most up-to-date CADD workspace resources (cells, levels, color table, seed files, print styles, features, etc.) when the file is opened from ProjectWise. That way, any updates made to the CADD standards will be available to the designer automatically.

For those working locally, including consultants and outside entities, we have provided a copy of the up-to-date ORD Workspace and the Installation Guide to assist with installing it on your local machine, which is available to download. Please note that the links in this folder contain zip files of the Workspace and Installation Guide. They can be uploaded to the CDOT CADD and ProjectWise external website for local installation by CDOT employees and consultants.