OpenRoads | OpenSite - Redefine Complex Alignment and Preserve All Rules

Product(s):	InRoads, MX, GEOPAK
Version(s):	08.11.09+
Area:	Horizontal Geometry
Original Author:	Jacquelyn Pettus, Bentley Technical Support Group

Question:

I have an existing complex alignment that I need to redefine over a certain range, substituting in new horizontal geometry. How can I do this yet preserve all rules built off the original geometry? (i.e., other geometry, superelevation, civil cells, etc)

Answer:

The Complex Redefine command located in the Horizontal Geometry tools will accomplish this.

Notes:

The command allows an existing complex alignment to be partially redefined over a range, substituting in a new horizontal geometry.
The command reserves the original feature name, allowing all rules built off the original geometry to update.
The command affects all rules relating to the alignment (Other geometry, superelevation, corridors, terrains, civil cells, etc. will reprocess to accept the revision.)
Vertical geometry from the original alignment is preserved and carried forward to the newly formed alignment.
Segment(s) from the original alignment that are replaced are retained in the model and are allocated a new name.
Rules over reference files will need to be opened to initiate the update.