This is a generalized workflow that can be used when modeling a corridor with the Roadway Designer.

1)      Create Template tool:

a.   Construct Templates with as much vision as possible, and with the appropriate level of detail. Start with Backbone zone, and then do the End Conditions

  i.      Drag & Drop Technique

                                             ii.   Build from scratch

                      iii.   Import from Graphics

b.     Merge Components as necessary

                                                               i.      Rename / Assign Styles as needed

c.     Check Point Names for uniformity

                                                               i.      Make sure Affixes have been correctly applied

                                                             ii.      Assign Feature Name Overrides as applicable

1.      Usually only on End Condition Points

d.     Check Component Names for uniformity

                                                               i.      Assign Component Name Overrides as applicable

1.      Use only with full understanding

e.     Verify the Template Point Constraints

                                                               i.      Review Point Properties

                                                             ii.      Display in Constraint view

g.      If using Parametric Constraints check Labels

h.      Create any Alternate Surfaces as needed

i.         Verify the four End Condition Point Properties toggles

j.         Test End Conditions

                                                               i.      Verify the End Condition Priority sequencing

k.       Test any Point Controls

l.         Save the ITL file (if it hasn't been done a dozen times earlier)

2)      Roadway Designer:

a.     Create a new Corridor

b.     Drop Templates at strategic locations

c.     Edit any Backbone Template Transition areas

                                                               i.      Address any Constraint issue as needed here

d.     Address any expected End Conditions Exceptions

                                                               i.      At intersections or overpasses

e.     Define any relevant Parametric Constraints used in the modeling

f.        Add Point Controls as needed

g.   Establish any Secondary Alignments that should be used to improve modeling accuracy and cross section visualization

h.      Add Key Stations as needed at additional modeling locations

i.         Add any Display References as deemed valuable

                                                               i.      Add Right-of-Ways

                                                             ii.      Add Utilities

iii.   Add other Surface / Geometry reference data as needed for review or checking                                       

j.         Review single Cross Sections from the Roadway Designer

k.      Revise any Global Templates

                                                               i.      Copy & Edit Templates

l.    Address any unexpected or additional End Condition Exceptions based on the review of the Cross Sections

m.  Revise any Single "1-off" cross section locations by editing those locations in the Roadway Designer

n.   Set up Target Aliasing if multiple Corridors are to be modeled together simultaneously

o.     Do a final cross section review of the design

p.     Create the final Design DTM

q.     Save the IRD file if it hasn't already been saved

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