Advanced Road Design 2010.05 Readme

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Readme for Advanced Road Design 2010.05

This readme contains important information regarding the installation and use of theAdvanced Road Design 2010.05.

Installation Instructions

Upgrade/Update: This installation is a new version of Advanced Road Design, version 2010for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010. You do not need to uninstall any previous versions ofAdvanced Road Design. The installation will use the common folder from previouslyinstalled ARD 2009 installation.

Licensing

Upgrade/Update: The existing licensing from a previously installed ARD 2008/2009/2010

will be used - there has been no change to the licensing system.

GeneralThis Install includes all the fixes and enhancements from all previous Advanced Road Design2010 releases.

Resolved IssuesThis installation resolves a number of bugs & issues, including:

ARD Roads

Using a blank entry for the right side of a Fixed Batter will now omit the batter from

the model. Previously leaving the right entry blank would cause the software to crash The selected sections for Volume Reports are now used to generate the volume

report when the Trim Intersection is NOT selected. Previously the volume report wasalways generated using all sections, irrespective of the option selected when thecommand was run.

Cross Section Plotting:o The Crossfall annotation options of NS and NS & Design now work as

expected. Previously using either of these options would result in no crossfallannotation on the cross sections.

o All the Masking Options now work as expected. Previously using any ofthese options would result in no masking of any elements on the crosssection. This command will only mask a model added to the cross sectionusing Section By Featureline option.

Long Section Plotting:o The Cut/Fill volumes now calculate correctly when Selected Section spacing

is used. Previously the volumes displayed at a section was calculated basedon All Sections and may display incorrect values when Selected Sectionswas used.

o The Cut/Fill Volumes now calculate using the bulking factors as defined in theDesign Data form for the road. Previously they were always calculatedbased on the solid mass values.

In some situations an Alignment could be found at multiple instances when a kerbreturn was located and caused the kerb return not to create. This has been fixed andin these situations the kerb return will create as expected.


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ARD Pipes

The software now sums all bypasses applied to a pit. Previously the softwareincorrectly summed multiple bypass applied to a pit.

The Vertical Grading Editor (VGE) will now open when a network that has beencreated with zero length pipes. Previously when a network containing zero lengthpipes was opened into the VGE, the software would crash.

Known IssuesThe following is a list of known issues with the software

ARD Pipes

VGEo The slope displayed in the VGE may display a rounding error. This error in

display on the VGE does not affect the plotting or reports.o The Pipe ID displayed is the automatic number assigned by the software,

even if the pipes have been otherwise named.o The software may crash if you have or have had two or more VGE windows

open displaying the same network and delete a pit along a pipe common toboth VGE windows.

ARD Roads

The Display Surface Model as 3D Faces command can yield incorrect triangulation atselected locations, normally expressed by the ignoring of breaklines in theintersections. You may be able to correct this issue by applying additional sampling.


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Licensing




Updated CommandsThe following commands have been updated:

ARD PipesTrench Volumes

This command has been updated to additionally create a CSV format version ofTrench Volume report. The CSV file is named DrVolsCSV.csv and is located in theADVRoads sub-directory in theData folder for the project.

Various Commands - Assigning Layers

The layer name for any command requiring a layer to be selected can be entereddirectly. If the layer exists the software will use it, otherwise it will be created. Thecreated layer will be white with a continuous linetype.


Network Licensing

Running an ARD Pipes command after running an ARD Roads command (or viceversa) no longer consumes a second license when running the software on WindowVista or Windows 7 workstation. Previously the software would use two licenseswhen ARD Roads and ARD Pipes were run on a workstation using Windows Vista orWindows 7. Standalone installations were not affected.

ARD Pipes

A pit located off the design surface will no longer cause a crash. Previously thesoftware may crash or generate an error if the pit was off the design surface.


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The trench volume command now calculates the volumes correctly with regard to boxsections. Previously the trench width and cross section area were incorrectlydetermined when a box section was specified.

The trench volume command now takes into account multiple pipes correctly.Previously multiple pipes where not considered.

When inserting or deleting a pit in one VGE window and the same section of network

is shown another open VGE window(s), the pit is correctly inserted in all open VGEwindows. Previously the software would not show the pit on the second orsubsequent VGE windows until they were closed and re-opened.

When deleting a pit in the VGE window and the pit is the downstream outlet, at abranch junction or the top of a branch, the software will no longer allow the pit to bedeleted.

ARD Roads

The Curved T cul-de-sac now correctly calculates the approach road width correctly.Previously the approaching road width was determined at the start of the incomingroad.


ARD Pipes



even if the pipes have been otherwise named.o The software may crash if you have or have had two or more VGE windows

open displaying the same network and delete a pit along a pipe common toboth VGE windows.

ARD Roads The Display Surface Model as 3D Faces command can yield incorrect triangulation at

selected locations, normally expressed by the ignoring of breaklines in theintersections. You may be able to correct this issue by applying additional sampling.


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Licensing




Core Functionality ChangesRibbon

Ribbon tabs for the Roads, ARD Pipes and ARD General menus have been created.These tabs include all the commands from the menus laid out over various ribbonpanels. The menus and toolbars are still included with the software.

Appendix 1 is a detailed list of the ARD commands (listed in menu order) indicatingthe equivalent command location(s) on the new ribbon tabs

Commands AddedThe following commands have been added to the software:

ARD PipesPlot Long Section Intermediate Data

This command allows you to add Chainage, Invert Level, Existing Surface Level,Design Surface Level and/or Depth to Invert values to you long section at anominated spacing.


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ARD PipesCreate/Update Network

This command has been updated to allow the pipes sizes to be locked at the time ofcreation of the network. This only applies to drainage networks.

Categorise Items New Items

The following new items have been added to the Plotting/Reporting items list:o Pit Road Grade % (P70) reports the road longitudinal grade when pit

attached to a road.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This install will overwrite the Category List(ARDPipePlotItems.txt found in the Common Folder) as part of the installationprocess. Please backup this file prior to installing this update and restore afterwardsto maintain your custom category list. It is the users responsibility to ensure that thenew items listed above are included in your custom Category List.

Branch Sequence

This command has been updated to allow for user defined starting numbers of theline/branch numbers. Please refer to the help system for more information.

Plot Long Section General Settings

This command has been updated to allow for the line/branch chainages to start atchainage 0.

General Report Table Settings

This command has been updated to allow for the line/branch chainages to start atchainage 0. The line/branch direction can also be set.

ARD RoadsCross Section Plotting Section Annotation

This command has been updated to include arrows in the cross section output whenthe cross sections are annotated. The style of the arrow is controlled from theMiscellaneous tab in the Active Drawing Sections.


ARD Pipes

The pit position when connected to a road can now be outside the extents of the road

(beyond the batter). Previously the pit could only be positioned within the extents ofthe road at the chainage it was attached to.

The software will now insert/delete a pit in the VGE correctly. Previously an errorcould occur when the same pipe the pit was being inserted/deleted on was shown inmultiple VGEs.

The software will issue a warning that a Pipe ID is missing in the Pipe Table if thePipe ID has been renamed/deleted. Previously an error would occur if a Pipe ID wasin use in the project and it was deleted/renamed in the Pipe Tables in the ActiveNetwork Settings.

The software has been adjusted to calculate the flows for the subareas of acatchment. In the rational method used in ARR, the process is to compute thefraction impervious (from grassed and paved areas) and then compute the TOTAL


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flow form the entire catchment. This process DOES NOT permit the calculation offlows from individual subareas. Thus, to compute the individual flows to pipes andgutters, the software uses the following approach:

o assume C for Paved areas as 0.9 x Runoff Coefficient Frequency Factoro compute C for the Grassed areas using the ARR formula, with fraction

impervious = 0.

o use these C Factors to compute the flows for every subcatchment, keepingtrack of the 4 different types of flow:

Paved to Pipe (say 10) Grassed to Pipe (say 15)

Paved to Gutter (say 20) Grassed to Gutter (say 30)

o add up these 4 flows and check against the total flow for the catchment.Invariably, these numbers are not the same, so they are then adjustedlinearly so that their sum equals the total computed flow.

Using the numbers above, the total computed flow from the subareas is 75. If thecomputed flow was 60, then all the numbers would be multiplied by 60/75, to makesure that the total from the individual areas adds to the total computed using CIA.

ARD Roads

The subgrade figures in Cross Section plotting now display as expected. Previouslythe figures where not plotted on the cross section even when the option was tickedon.


ARD Pipes



even if the pipes have been otherwise namedo If you have two VGE windows open displaying the same network and insert a

pit along a pipe common to both VGE windows, the inserted pit will not bedisplayed in the second VGE window. You must close and reopen thesecond window to show the inserted pipe. If you try to edit original pipe in thesecond VGE window you will create an error message no pits will beinserted and no edits made will be saved.

ARD Roads

The Display Surface Model as 3D Faces command can yield incorrect triangulation atselected locations, normally expressed by the ignoring of breaklines in the

intersections. You may be able to correct this issue by applying additional sampling.


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Appendix 1 Where is My CommandThe Advanced Road Design interface now includes ribbon tabs and panels for the Roads,ARD Pipes and ARD General menus. These tables have been developed to assist in locatinga command on the ARD 2010 ribbon. There are 3 tables, one for each of the menus. Thecommands have been listed in menu order and the ribbon location(s) and icon are listed to

the right. In the case where more than one ribbon location exists, all locations have beenlisted.

Roads Menu Ribbon Icon

HelpRoads Tab Help Panel HelporGeneral Tab Help Panel Roads

Settings Flyout

Create/Edit Section Template Roads Tab Templates Panel Create/Edit Section

Create/Edit Multi Section BattersRoads Tab Templates Panel Templates Drop-down Create/Edit Multi Section Batter

Active Drawings Settings Roads Tab

Settings Panel

Active Drawing

Set Road DefaultsRoads Tab Design Panel Create/Edit Road Drop-down Set Road Defaults

Global Drawing SettingsRoads Tab Settings Panel Settings Drop-down Global Drawing Settings

Select Sections to Plot Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Selected Sections

Edit Plotting LayersRoads Tab Plan Production Panel Slideout EditPlotting Layers

Extend Long Section PlotRoads Tab Plan Production Panel Long SectionDrop-down Extend Long Section

Create/Edit Cross Section Labels

Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Slideout

Create/Edit Cross Section LabelsEdit Plot Plan Feature Line Settings Superseded command

Edit 3D Face Mapping FileRoads Tab Modelling Panel Slideout Edit 3D FaceMapping File

Object Selection Flyout

Select and Open the VerticalGrading Editor

Roads Tab Select Panel Select and Open VerticalGrading Editor

Vertical Grading Editor Roads Tab Select Panel Vertical Grading Editor

Select and Open the Design DataForm

Roads Tab Select Panel Design Data Form

Design Data Form Roads Tab Select Panel Design Data Form

Create/Edit Road Roads Tab Design Panel Create/Edit Road

Create String/Profile Roads Tab Design Panel String/Profile

Create/Edit Kerb Return Roads Tab Design Panel Kerb Return

Create/Edit Cul-de-sac Roads Tab Design Panel Cul-de-sac

Create/Edit Knuckle Roads Tab Design Panel Knuckle

Create Roundabout Roads Tab Design Panel Roundabout

Auto Creation Tools Flyout


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Auto Road CreationRoads Tab Design Panel Create/Edit Road Drop-down Auto Road Creation

Auto Kerb ReturnsRoads Tab Design Panel Kerb Return Drop-down Auto Kerb Returns

Compute & Apply Superelevation Roads Tab Design Panel Superelevation

Create/Edit Road Matching ModelRoads Tab Modelling Panel Create/Edit RoadMatching Model

Create/Edit Off Ramp Roads Tab Design Panel Off Ramp

Edit Flyout

Update All Road Objects Roads Tab Edit Panel Update All Road Objects

Resample Road Cross Sections Roads Tab Edit Panel Resample Cross Sections

Automatic Ease Properties Roads Tab Edit Panel Automatic Ease Properties

Kerb Design Controls Roads Tab Edit Panel Kerb Design Controls

Nominate Side Road Roads Tab Edit Panel Nominate Side RoadRename Road/String Roads Tab Edit Panel Rename Road/String

Change Alignment Description toRoad

Roads Tab Edit Panel Change Alignment Descriptionto Road

Use Other Road Chainages Roads Tab Edit Panel Use Other Road Chainages

Check Road Alignment TangencyRoads Tab Utilities Panel Check Road AlignmentTangency

Delete Road Object Roads Tab Edit Panel Delete Road Object

Undelete Road Object Roads Tab Edit Panel Undelete Road Object

Setout Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Setout

Plot Cross Sections Roads Tab

Plan Production Panel

Cross Sections

Plot Long Sections Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Long Section

Civil 3D Output Flyout

Auto Create Corridor Roads Tab Modelling Panel Auto Create Corridor

Create/Update Civil 3D Profiles Roads Tab Design Panel Civil 3D Profiles

Apply Intersection Match-In Roads Tab Design Panel Intersection Match-In

Plot Corridor Cross SectionsRoads Tab Plan Production Panel Cross SectionsDrop-down Plot Corridor Cross Sections

Auto Model Roads Tab Modelling Panel Auto Model

Auto Model Datum Roads Tab Modelling Panel Modelling Drop-down Auto Model Datum

Model Manager Roads Tab Modelling Panel Model Manager

Display Surface Model as 3D FacesRoads Tab Modelling Panel Display Surface Modelas 3D Faces

Plot Plan of Road Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Plan of Road

Plot Slope Pattern Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Slope Pattern

Generate 3D Polylines Roads Tab Modelling Panel Generate 3D Polylines

Reports Flyout


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Volume Roads Tab Reports Panel Volume

Cross Section Co-ordinatesRoads Tab Reports Panel Cross Section Drop-down Cross Section Co-ordinates Report

Cross Section Listing Roads Tab Reports Panel Cross Section Drop-down Cross Section Listing Report

Vertical Curve ListingRoads Tab Reports Panel Vertical Curve Drop-down Vertical Curve Listing Report

Vertical Curve at ChainagesRoads Tab Reports Panel Vertical Curve Drop-down Vertical Curve at Chainages Report

Strings Roads Tab Reports Panel Strings Report

Kerb Return DetailsRoads Tab Reports Panel Kerb Return DetailsReport

Selected Sections Roads Tab Reports Panel Selected Sections Report

Design Constraints Roads Tab Reports Panel Design Constraints Report

Data Checking Roads Tab Reports Panel Data Checking Report

Chainage Shift Listing Roads Tab Reports Panel Chainage Shift ListingReport

Print Error Report Roads Tab Reports Panel Print Error Report

Legacy Flyout

Create/Edit SubGrades andDatums

Roads Tab Legacy Panel Create/Edit SubGradesand Datums

Create/Edit Super TableRoads Tab Design Panel Slideout Create/Edit SuperTable

Draw Bus/Parking BayAlignments

Roads Tab Legacy Panel Draw Bus/Parking BayAlignments

Level Book Entry Roads Tab Legacy Panel Level Book Entry

Utilities Flyout

Export V5 Data Roads Tab Utilities Panel Slideout Export V5 DataRead in V5 Data Roads Tab Utilities Panel Slideout Read in V5 Data

Read in Romanian AlignmentsRoads Tab Utilities Panel Read in RomanianAlignments

Export GENIO Roads Tab Utilities Panel Export GENIO

Export TotalModel XML Roads Tab Modelling Panel Export TotalModel XML

Setout Arc Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Setout Arc

Clean Up Roads Tab Utilities Panel Clean Up

Reset Cross Section PlotRoads Tab Plan Production Panel Slideout ResetCross Section Plot

Reset Long Section Plot Roads Tab Plan Production Panel Slideout ResetLong Section Plot

Reset the Vertical Grading EditorRoads Tab Utilities Panel Slideout Reset the VerticalGrading Editor

Add CADApps CatalogRoads Tab Utilities Panel Slideout Add CADAppsCatalog

Re-Compute All Roads Roads Tab Edit Panel Update All Road Objects

Re-Display Vertical Grading EditorRoads Tab Utilities Panel Slideout Re-DisplayVertical Grading Editor


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ARD Pipes Menu Ribbon Icon

HelpPipes Tab Help Panel HelporGeneral Tab Help Panel Pipes

Settings Flyout

Active Network Settings Pipes Tab Settings Panel Active Network

Global Network SettingsPipes Tab Settings Panel Settings Drop-down Global Network Settings

Edit Layer SettingsPipes Tab Settings Panel Slideout Edit LayerSettings

Create ARR Rainfall DataPipes Tab Settings Panel Slideout Create ARRRainfall Data

Edit Network Labelling StylesPipes Tab Network Panel Slideout Edit NetworkLabelling Styles

Categorise Items Pipes Tab Settings Panel Slideout Categorise Items

Edit Watercom Drains PitConversion Table

Pipes Tab Data Exchange Slideout Edit WatercomDrains Pit Conversion Table

Edit Watercom Drains PipeConversion Table Pipes Tab

Data Exchange Slideout

Edit WatercomDrains Pipe Conversion Table

Create Drainage Flyout

Pipes/PitsPipes Tab Drainage Design Panel DrainagePipes/Pits

Catchment Area Pipes Tab Drainage Design Panel Catchment Area

Pit Inflows Pipes Tab Drainage Design Panel Pit Inflows

Pit Bypass Pipes Tab Drainage Design Panel Pit Bypass

Create Sewer Flyout

Pipes/Pits Pipes Tab Sewer Design Panel Sewer Pipes/Pits

House Offsets Pipes Tab Sewer Design Panel House Offsets

House Corner Levels Pipes Tab Sewer Design Panel Levels

House Connection PolylinesPipes Tab Sewer Design Panel House ConnectionPolylines

House Connection Pipes Tab Sewer Design Panel House Connection

Edit House Connection Details Pipes Tab Sewer Design Panel Edit

Create Service Flyout

Pipes/Pits with LevelsPipes Tab Service Design Panel Service Pipes/Pitswith Levels

Pipes/PitsPipes Tab Service Design Panel Service Drop-down Service Pipes/Pits

Create/Update Network Pipes Tab Network Panel Create Network

Branch Sequence Pipes Tab Network Panel Branch SequenceNetwork Labelling Settings Pipes Tab Network Panel Network Labelling Settings

Highlight Network Pipes Tab Network Panel Highlight Network

Highlight Orphaned Pipes/PitsPipes Tab Network Panel Highlight OrphanedPipes/Pits

Edit Flyout

Move Pit Pipes Tab Edit Panel Move Pit

Move Pit Onto Existing Pit Pipes Tab Edit Panel Move Pit Onto Existing Pit

Insert Pit Pipes Tab Edit Panel Insert Pit

Delete Pit Pipes Tab Edit Panel Delete Pit

Delete Pit and Connect Pipe onNetwork

Pipes Tab Edit Panel Delete Pit and Connect Pipe onNetwork


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ARD Pipes Menu Ribbon Icon

Edit Pit Properties Pipes Tab Edit Panel Edit Pit Properties

Renumber/Rename Pits Pipes Tab Edit Panel Renumber/Rename Pits

Delete Pipe Pipes Tab Edit Panel Delete Pipe

Edit Pipe Properties Pipes Tab Edit Panel Edit Pipe Properties

Renumber/Rename Pipes Pipes Tab Edit Panel Renumber/Rename Pipes

Set Pipe Radius Pipes Tab Edit Panel Set Pipe Radius

Set Pipe Backfill Lengths Pipes Tab Edit Panel Set Pipe Backfill Lengths

Delete Pipe Backfill Lengths Pipes Tab Edit Panel Delete Pipe Backfill Lengths

Switch Branch Between NetworksPipes Tab Edit Panel Switch Branch BetweenNetworks

Delete Branch on Network Pipes Tab Edit Panel Delete Branch on Network

Delete Network Pipes Tab Edit Panel Delete Network

Vertical Grading Editor Pipes Tab Edit Panel VGE

Label Network Pipes Tab Plan Production Panel Label Network

Label Sewer House ConnectionPipes Tab Plan Production Panel Label HouseConnection

Plot Long Section Pipes Tab Plan Production Panel Plot Long Section

Reports Flyout

General Pipes Tab Reports Panel General

Clash Detection Pipes Tab Reports Panel Clash Detection Report

Trench Volumes Pipes Tab Reports Panel Trench Volumes Report

Sewer House ConnectionsPipes Tab Reports Panel Sewer House ConnectionsReport

Redraw Networks Pipes Tab Network Panel Redraw Networks

Audit Project Pipes Tab Network Panel Audit ProjectData Exchange Flyout

Export to Watercom DrainsPipes Tab Data Exchange Panel Export to WatercomDrains

Export to PC Drains Pipes Tab Data Exchange Panel Export to PC Drains

Import from Watercom DrainsPipes Tab Data Exchange Panel Import fromWatercom Drains


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ARD General Menu Ribbon Icon

Help Flyout

General General Tab Help Panel General

RoadsRoads Tab Help Panel Help

orGeneral Tab Help Panel Roads

PipesPipes Tab Help Panel HelporGeneral Tab Help Panel Pipes

Open Tutorial Folder

Roads Tab Help Panel Help Drop-down OpenTutorial FolderorPipes Tab Help Panel Help Drop-down OpenTutorial FolderorGeneral Tab Help Panel Open Tutorial Folder

Stop Software General Tab Utilities Panel Stop Software

Settings Path Flyout

Open Settings FolderGeneral Tab System Settings Panel Open SettingsFolder

Set Settings Folder General Tab

System Settings Panel

Set SettingsPath

Data Path Flyout

Show Data Path General Tab Project Admin Panel Show Data Path

Set Data Path General Tab Project Admin Panel Set Data Path

Reset Data Path General Tab Project Admin Panel Reset Data Path

Edit Titleblock SettingsGeneral Tab System Settings Panel Edit TitleblockSettings

Edit Fonts List General Tab System Settings Panel Edit Fonts List

ARD Layer Manager General Tab Utilities Panel ARD Layer Manager

ARD Website General Tab Utilities Panel ARD Website

Check for Updates General Tab Utilities Panel Check for Updates

Technical Support General Tab Utilities Panel Technical SupportVersion Details General Tab Utilities Panel Version Details


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Licensing

Upgrade/Update: The existing licensing from a previously installed ARD 2008/2009 will be

used - there has been no change to the licensing system.


Core Functionality ChangesARD PipesPit Properties

There has been a change to the software with regard to determining the surface forthe Top of Pit Level and Hydraulic Design Levels. The software will assign the

surface as defined in the Active Network Settings when a pit is first created. If thissurface is deleted or renamed, then the software will use the surface as per theActive Network Settings. The surface listed in the properties will NOT be updatedeven though it may be using a different surface for either of these properties.

Active Network Settings

The software will constantly check for the existence of the Design surface defined onthe General > Defaults tab in the Active Network Settings. If this surface doesntexist, an error message will be displayed and the user will be directed to assign adifferent surface from the drawing.

Bottom of Pit Level:

By default, the Bottom of Pit Level is defined as the Depth from Downstream PipeInvert. Previously the default value as defined as Depth from Downstream PipeBottom (Invert + Wall Thickness)

Pipe Downsizing Drainage Networks This is a new toggle option, allowing the user to prevent automatic downsizing of

pipes

By default, pipe downsizing is disabled in the settings to emulate the currentbehaviour of the software

Creating House Connections

Depth Checks have been included in the House Connection Types (Active Networksettings) a warning message will display when a House Connection is created untildepth check values and included for the applied House Connection Type


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ARD Pipes

Edit Sewer House Connection Details

This command allows you to edit the Lot Number, Area, Boundary Offset andConnection Type for a selected house connection.

Label Sewer House Connections

This command labels all sewer house connections in plan with the invert level of thehouse connection at the outlet to the sewer pipe as well as the distance of the houseconnection from next the downstream pit

Highlight Network

This command highlights and zooms and/or pans the selected network (either frompick or list) in the drawing

Highlight Orphaned Pipes/Pits

This command highlights all pipes and pits that are NOT part of a network. Eachpipe/pit type (drainage, sewer, house connection, service) is highlighted in a different

colour.

Vertical Grading Editor

Match Pipe ObvertsThis command allows the user to select the upstream or downstream end of a pipe.Once selected, the pipe end will raise/lower to match the obvert of the next pipe.Note: The Minimum Drop requirement is controlled for the inlet pipe at a pit. If anoutlet pipe at a pit is set to match obverts and the inlet pipe is being automaticallycontrolled by the software, it will adjust to maintain the minimum pit drop.


ARD Pipes

Active Network Settingso House Connection Types now includes:

a Description field has been included. This can be reported at thetime of plotting sewer long sections

Design Checks have been included to establish minimum andmaximum depth and drop values warning messages will bedisplayed when these values are not achieved, and drop/depthviolations are identified in the House Connection Report.

o Sewer Design Tables Tab A new tab called House Connection Types has been included. This

table allows you to establish house connection labels based on thedepth of the house connection. This can be included in the Textnotation for House Connections represented on a Sewer LongSection plot.

VGEo The Max/Min drops at a pit are now displayed for both the upstream and

downstream ends of the highlighted pipeo The Depth to Invert is now displayed for the upstream and downstream end

of the pipe, measured from top of pit to invert of downstream pipe

The Network Labelling Settings command now allows you to set an initial starting pitnumber for the network.

The Edit Network Labelling Styles command now allows you to include the Chainageas part of the style name


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ARD Pipes

A critical issuewith the Create/Edit Catchment command has been resolved.

Previously the Fraction Impervious value was applied to determine the Pervious areawhen the Catchment Calculation Method was set to Total Area and FractionImpervious. This will impact an previously created catchment of this type.

The Label Network command now labels the pipe sizes correctly

Long Section Plottingo The Plot to File option now outputs as expected each sheet is created as a

separate file.o Using the Plot to Layout command for a Drainage Network no longer deletes

the layouts outputted for a different drainage network

Vertical Grading Editoro Pipe cover was being incorrectly calculated from the design surface to the

pipe obvert. Pipe cover is now correctly calculated and applied using theoutside edge of the pipe as defined in the Pipe Table.

o The HGL now updates correctly when a pit is deletedo The HGL now updates correctly when a Pit Loss Coefficient is set/adjusted

for a pito In certain circumstances using the Set/Clear Lock Status on All Pipes

command could result in an error. This issue appears to have been resolvedo Clash detection was being determined for the pipes currently being edited in

the VGE only (and not accounting for the crossing pipe). Now the clashdetection will activate based on the clearances of EITHER the crossing orlongitudinal pipe clearance being violated

In the Active Network Settings>Sewer>Design Tables>Junction Pit Drop tabs theimage displaying the maximum angle calculation was incorrect. This has beenrectified.

If the pipe properties were edited using the Edit Pipe command, the Label Network

command would not label the pipe correctly until the VGE had been opened orclosed. This has been fixed

There was an issue with a number of the sorting options in the Reports Manager notsorting the pits as expected. This issue has been resolved.

The Label Network command now reports the slope as a number only previouslythe command automatically appended a prefix of 1:. The user needs to use thePrefix/Suffix to add text before/after this number.

The Clash Detection report now uses the assigned pit and pipe numbers/labels

The Branch Sequencing command previously required the DOT linetype to beincluded in the drawing. This requirement has been removed

An issue with zero pipe lengths being created has been resolved

Previously it was possible to apply a pit simultaneously to more than one network,

which led to calculation errors. When a new network is created, the software nowchecks to ensure that no pit is already part of another network.

ARD Roads

Slope patterns now plot at either equal intervals or sampled road chainages.Previously slope patterns would be inserted at all sampled road chainages only.

An issue calculating the second layer of a multi-layered pavement section in theTemplate Editor has been resolved. Previously, when the second layer of thepavement was set to extend out to the design the vertical calculation of the layer atthe design intercept was being incorrectly calculated.

The Heading Controls in cross section plotting now functions as expected. Previouslythe control was not used and was not able to be edited. Note that any previouslyadded control will need to be deleted and re-added after this update has been

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The Datum surface creation can now be made in a project that does not contain kerbreturns. Previously if not kerb returns existed, the datum surface could not becreated.

The batter settings for a kerb return now update when the kerb return alignment isaltered using the Kerb Return command. Previously once the batters for a kerbreturn were initially created, the software never updated them.

An issue with creating setout for a single chainage has been resolved. Previously thesetout values were incorrect when only one chainage was setout.

The Model Manager surface combining Roads and Strings now creates as expected.Previously the string(s) where not included in the model

When the Auto Model model is included in a Model Manager model, the software willnow ask if the Automatic Trimming should be applied. The Automatic Trimming willtrim the roads at the intersections, kerb returns, cul-de-sacs & knuckles like thesurface created using the Auto Model command. If the trimming is not applied, thestrings at these locations will overlap.

Known Issues

The following is a list of known issues with the software

ARD Pipes



even if the pipes have been otherwise namedo If you have two VGE windows open displaying the same network and insert a

pit along a pipe common to both VGE windows, the inserted pit will not bedisplayed in the second VGE window. You must close and reopen thesecond window to show the inserted pipe. If you try to edit original pipe in thesecond VGE window you will create an error message no pits will be

inserted and no edits made will be saved.

ARD Roads

The Display Surface Model as 3D Faces command can yield incorrect triangulation atselected locations, normally expressed by the ignoring of breaklines in theintersections. You may be able to correct this issue by applying additional sampling.


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New Installation: Follow the instructions on the CD and the Installation and Licensing Guidefound on the install CD.


Licensing

New Installations: You will need to authorise the software, please refer to the Installationand Licensing Guidefor more information.

Upgrade/Update: The existing licensing from a previously installed ARD 2008/2009 will beused - there has been no change to the licensing system.

GeneralThis Install CD includes all the fixes and enhancements from all previous Advanced RoadDesign 2010 releases.

Core Functionality ChangesA whole new enhanced pipe design module called ARD Pipes has been added to thesoftware. The existing Drainage and Sewer modules are still included in the software but themenus may need to be added to your workspace.

The key features of ARD Pipes are:

Enhanced user interface including wizard based forms to streamline your designprocesses.

Supports multiple dynamic vertical grading of pipe networks including a modeltracker.

Crossing pipes shown dynamically in each vertical grading window for instant clashdetections.

Comprehensive creation and editing tools to layout and edit your pipe networks. Full control over pit levels with dynamic attachment to any ARD road

Totally configurable reports and long section plotting controls.


Open Tutorial Folder

This command opens the folder containing the ARD tutorial files in Windows Explorer.The tutorials files are located in the following locations (depending on operatingsystem):

o XP:- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\CADApps\ARD\Tutorials\2010o Vista:- C:\ProgramData\ CADApps\ARD\Tutorials\2010


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An error with the Copy Codes variation has been fixed. Previously in some cases theresults were not as expected

Crossing pipes objects now show on cross section and long section plots as ellipses

depending on the vertical exaggeration applied. Previously in some cases the pipeswere shown as circular irrespective of the vertical exaggeration.

The issue of display of the ARD Super Subassembly in the drawing has beenresolved. Previously the ARD Super Subassembly did not display properly and errorswere reported in the Event Viewer. This fix is irrespective of whether or not ServicePack 1 has been installed.

The issue of the Civil 3D Corridor created from the ARD Roads reporting multipleerror messages in the Event Viewer upon creation/update has been resolved.Previously when the Corridor was created/updated multiple error messages werereported in the Event Viewer. This fix is irrespective of whether or not Service Pack 1has been installed.


The volume report trimming feature may include volume for sections of the roadbeyond the start/end of the cul-de-sac alignment.

If Split Datum is applied any Hatching applied to the long section is not adjusted tomatch the datum split(s).

When you create a kerb return and use the Auto option for the creation of the crosssections, the software applies a Batter Override using the slope value as specified inthe Active Drawing Settings and using the start/end chainage of the alignment at thetime of creation. If you subsequently extend the kerb alignment the Batter Overrideentry will not be updated this will result in a section of the kerb return to be withoutbatter slopes applied. You will need to adjust the Batter Override controls in the kerb

returns design data form to edit the end chainage for the batters if you extend thekerb alignment after creation

Conditionally Delete Sectionso The LBAT or RBAT codes CANNOT be used as the Code Existing to Trigger

Variation

The Add CADApps Catalog, Set Common Folder and Set Data Path commandscan be restricted on VISTA operating systems due to the Vista security protocols. Asa workaround you can adjust the Vista permissions and user controls to enable thesechanges.

The CADApps Subassembly catalog can be manually created by running (doubleclicking on) the ATC-2010.reg file (or ATC-2010PLK.reg for Polish customers) fromthe Common folder (start the command ARD General Settings Path - OpenSettings Folder to view the common folder)

Some Variations are exclusiveafter they are applied they are not overridden oradjusted by subsequent variations. The operations affected by this include:

o Set Code Offsets/Levels to match Surfaceo Insert Section and Match Code Levels to Surface

Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to re-order these commands as required.

If you run the Roads module prior to running the Sewer module you may get aRuntime Error when trying to set the location. If this occurs shut down Civil 3D andrestart the Sewer module before you run the Roads module.


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New Installation: Follow the instructions on the CD and the Installation and Licensing Guidefound on the install CD.


Licensing

New Installations: You will need to authorise the software, please refer to the Installationand Licensing Guidefor more information.

Upgrade/Update: The existing licensing from a previously installed ARD 2008/2009 will beused - there has been no changes to the licensing system.

Core Functionality ChangesMenus

A new menu ARD General has been created. This menu contains all commands

common to all modules of Advanced Road Design. Most of the commands havebeen moved from the previous Roads menu.


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Toolbars

The Roads toolbars have been reorganised and a new toolbar has been created forthe ARD General commands. Now there is one main toolbar for both Roads andARD General with most other commands available directly or via flyouts as shown:

Roads:

ARD General:

Help

The help system has been enhanced to include all the commands from the new ARD Generalmenu and toolbar. The ARD General help can be opened by running the command ARD

General => Help => General or clicking icon. Hovering over a particular icon on thetoolbar then pressing F1 will also open the help for that specific command.


Technical Supporto This command connects you to the CADApps support login webpage to

lodge a technical support request. An active internet connection is required.


Reports => Volumeso This command has been enhanced to include Save and Load settings

functionality. The Save & Load buttons can be used to save and restore thesettings used for volume calculations.

Design Data Form => Cross Section Viewero This function has been enhanced to include the option to display the depths

rather than the Template Codes.


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Resolved IssuesThis installation resolves a number of bugs, including:

An error with calculations for the Reference Line Compute VC from Existing Datacommand has been fixed. Previously in some cases the results were not asexpected.


The volume report trimming feature may include volume for sections of the roadbeyond the start/end of the cul-de-sac alignment.

If Split Datum is applied any Hatching applied to the long section is not adjusted tomatch the datum split(s).

When you create a kerb return and use the Auto option for the creation of the crosssections, the software applies a Batter Override using the slope value as specified inthe Active Drawing Settings and using the start/end chainage of the alignment at thetime of creation. If you subsequently extend the kerb alignment the Batter Override

entry will not be updated this will result in a section of the kerb return to be withoutbatter slopes applied. You will need to adjust the Batter Override controls in the kerbreturns design data form to edit the end chainage for the batters if you extend thekerb alignment after creation

Conditionally Delete Sectionso The LBAT or RBAT codes CANNOT be used as the Code Existing to Trigger

Variation

The Add CADApps Catalog, Set Common Folder and Set Data Path commandscan be restricted on VISTA operating systems due to the Vista security protocols. Asa workaround you can adjust the Vista permissions and user controls to enable thesechanges.

The CADApps Subassembly catalog can be manually created by running (doubleclicking on) the ATC-2010.reg file (or ATC-2010PLK.reg for Polish customers) from

the Common folder (start the command ARD General Settings Path - OpenSettings Folder to view the common folder)

Some Variations are exclusiveafter they are applied they are not overridden oradjusted by subsequent variations. The operations affected by this include:

o Set Code Offsets/Levels to match Surfaceo Insert Section and Match Code Levels to Surface

Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to re-order these commands as required.

If you run the Roads module prior to running the Sewer module you may get aRuntime Error when trying to set the location. If this occurs shut down Civil 3D andrestart the Sewer module before you run the Roads module.

When you insert the ARD Super Subassembly into an Assembly it will not displaycorrectly and several warnings will appear in the Event Viewer if you are not runningAutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Update 1 or later. The subassembly will function as expectedand the corridor will build as per normal. Installing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Update 1will resolve this issue.

When creating the Civil 3D Corridor of the Road model, error messages will bedisplayed in the Event Viewer. This will not impact on the quality of the Corridormodel, it will build as expected. However due to the large number of error messages,the built time may be slower then expected. Installing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Update1 will resolve this issue.