AutoPlotter Road Estimator

User Manual
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 AutoPlotter Road Estimator ver 2.0 User Manual

Index

1.0 Introduction 7. 0 Elements

1.1 Key Terminology 7.1 Kerbs
1.2 Basic Usage guidelines 7.2 Crash Barriers
2.0 Survey Data 7.3 Retaining Walls
2.1 Format of Data 7.4 Drains
2.2 Importing of Data 7.5 Independent Drains
2.3 Viewing/Editing Data 8.0 Generating Cross Section
2.4 OGL Scarification 8.1 Process Layers
3.0 Template 01 8.2 Cross Section View
3.1 Definition 9.0 File Operations
3.2 Basic Entry Forms 9.1 Save Project
3.3 Finished Level 9.2 Open Project
4.0 Template 02 9.3 Save As Project
4.1 Definition
4.2 Basic Entry Forms
4.3 Finished Road Level
5.0 Template 03 Definition
5.1 Definition
5.2 Basic Entry Forms
5.3 Finished Road Level
6.0 Layers Definition
6.1 Layer Groups
6.2 Design Layers
1.0 Introduction

Road Estimator ver. 2.0 is a template based solution for generation cross sections and the
related quantity calculation of your road profile. The three basic templates of Road Estimator
covers any kind of road cross section. Due to the approach of template base, the usage of
the software is simple to the end user.
Behind the Road Estimator’s simple approach lies a rusty and tough design. Road Estimator
can handle some of the most complicated problems with ease such as profile corrective
course calculation, Overlay construction provisions, embankment stage layer calculation etc.
Road Estimator ver 2.0 is highly flexible when it comes to defining of elements such as drains,
Retaining walls, kerbs, crash barriers etc.
The new inbuilt drawing editor in Road Estimator helps in generation of cross sections
immediately. The Area calculations and the volume calculation are supplemented by detailed
reports. Road Estimator can transfer data to and fro from other CAD packages such as
AutoCAD, IntelliCAD and the reports can be transferred to and fro from other spreadsheet
application such as MS Excel, Lotus etc.
Thank you for choosing Road Estimator as your solution for your Road Estimation work. As
you work on it, you will know that you have made the best decision.
1.1 Key Terminology

OGL: Original Ground Level for which survey has been done
FRL: Finished Road Level or the Design Level
Template: The camber, side slope and width information for Road cross section
Design Layers: The treatment, which is proposed for the Road during the design stage
Layers Groups: Group for design layers
Field Layers: The information of layers having actual reading from survey after the
construction of the layer for that stage.
Base Line: The embankment top line
PCC: Profile Corrected Course
Chainage: The distance measured along the length of the route from starting point
Offset: The distance measured in perpendicular direction to the route
RL: Reduced Level or elevation
CSV: Comma Separated Value. It is ASCII text file where columns are separated using
comma
Scarify: Process of removal of top surface of soil, which is usually done for the existing
ground
1.2 Basic Usage Guidelines

While working on Road Estimator, a few basic usage guidelines and steps need to be followed
to get the solutions quickly. These guidelines remain common for any of the three templates.
The key points are highlighted here for a quick start, ready reference and checklist.
1) Selection of Template
2) Importing of OGL Data
3) Defining of Template
4) Importing the FRL Data
5) Defining of Design Layer groups (if any)
6) Defining of Design Layers (if any)
7) Defining of Elements such as Kerb, Crash Barrier, Retaining wall & Drain (if any)
8) Defining of field layers (if any)
9) Generation and viewing of Cross Section
10) Generation of Area/Volume Report

Quick Start

Start Road Estimator ver. 2.0 from Start Menu->Infinite->Road Estimator 2.0 When the
starting screen appears, you can either start with a new template as is explained in the
guidelines above or you can open an existing template from RE2 folder inside AutoPlotter’s
Samples folder’s installed location (usually C:\Program Files\AutoPlot\Samples\RE2)
2.0 Survey Data

The data collected from site after the survey for original ground level should have the
following information: Chainage, Offset and RL information. Additional information for Existing
Road Edge can also be there wherever available.

2.1 Format for Data

Chainage: Chainage should be entered in meters.

Offset: Negative sign should be used to define left side offset and positive sign should be
used for right hand side offset. The units should be meters
RL: Should be entered in meters
Existing Road Edges: Left existing Road Edge should be defined using LE and the right
existing Road Edge should be defined with RE

87010 -10.5 501.158

87010 -8.75 501.178
87010 -7 501.183
87010 -5.25 501.148 LE
87010 -3.5 501.133
87010 -1.75 501.213
87010 0 501.413
87010 1.75 501.365
87010 3.5 501.525
87010 4.2 501.67
87010 5.25 501.7 RE
87010 7 501.73
87010 7.7 501.85
87010 8.75 501.91
87010 10.5 501.995

Figure 2.1 Sample OGL Data entry

2.2 Importing OGL Data

Make sure the data is in the format specified above, before continuing with import of OGL
data. There are two methods to get the OGL data into your Road Estimator Project file

Method 1
If you have the data entered in some spreadsheet application such as MS Excel, Lotus etc,
then save the file as a CSV file type using the Save As option. The format should be as
specified in section 2.1
In Road Estimator, go to OGL menu and select Import. A window will be displayed as shown
in figure 2.2

Figure 2.2 OGL Import window

Click on the browse button and select the OGL file that you have saved in CSV format. Specify
the column numbers that represent the Chainage, offset, Elevation/RL and Remark in the file
that you have selected in the respective space provided. Next, click on the Import button, to
import your data. On importing of data, the window will automatically close and the status
will be displayed at the bottom of the main screen showing the number of cross section
imported.
Method 2
You can directly enter the data in Road Estimator, or copy and paste from any other
worksheet application such as MS Excel, Lotus etc. To do this, go to OGL menu and select
View. A window will be displayed as shown in figure 2.3

Figure 2.3 OGL View window

You can directly enter the data for your cross sections or you can paste the data from other
applications using the right click and then paste option. Once the window is closed, the data
will be automatically saved.

2.3 Viewing/editing of OGL

To view, edit or delete your data, which is imported, go to OGL menu and select View. A
window will be displayed as shown in figure 2.3. Here you can view the imported data & edit
the same. While deleting make sure that the complete row is selected and then press delete
2.4 OGL Scarification

If the OGL has been scarified and the scarified levels have to be used instead of the original
levels, then the data can be either generated through Road Estimator or actual levels can be
used. To do so, go to OGL menu and select Scarified OGL. A window as shown in figure 2.4
will be displayed. Initially the scarified OGL will display the OGL readings, as was viewed from
OGL->View.

Figure 2.4 Scarified OGL window

Manual Editing for Scarified Levels
For manual edition, simply edit the offset and levels of the OGL with the offset and levels
after scarification in the worksheet. When you close the window, the scarified levels will be
automatically saved.
Automatic Generation of Scarified Levels
If you want Road Estimator to Automatically generate the scarified OGL, you need to do the
following :->
Select whether you want all the chainages to be scarified, or only a portion, using the option
Scarify complete chainage or Scarify from chainage. If you have selected Scarify from
chainage then you need to enter the chainages from and chainage to in the space provided.
E.g. you want to scarify from chainage 87100 to chainage 87200, the same entry should be
made in space provided for from & To
Enter the offsets between which the scarification has to be done in the space provided for
From Offset and To (Offset). E.g. you want to scarify for offset –5m offset to 6.5m offset,
then enter –5 in From Offset, & 6.5 in To (Offset)
Enter the depth to which scarification has to be done in meters.
Click on the Scarify button to scarify.
The same process can be repeated for n number of times for different portions
Reverting
If you have scarified by mistake, you can revert back to initial OGL by clicking on the Revert
button.
Showing the Scarified Line in final cross section
To display the scarified line in final cross section, checkmark Show in Xsec. You can also
specify color in which the line will be displayed by clicking on the button next to Color &
selecting the appropriate color
3.0 Template 01

Using the first template, you can define cross sections for a single carriageway. The elements
in the cross section are central median, carriageway, paved shoulder, unpaved shoulder, and
side slope. You should have the design details such as width and camber (slope) for the
elements.

3.1 Definition

To define the template first make sure that you have selected the correct template while
starting Road Estimator & selecting File->New option. If so, select Template menu and a
window will be displayed as shown in figure 3.1

Figure 3.1 Template 01 screen

To define any item for the template, just click on the highlighted text. On doing so the
window will enlarge & let you enter the details.
3.2 Basic Entry norms

Chainage: Unit should be meters

Width: Unit should be meters
Slope: Can be entered in degrees by entering numeric e.g. 45 means 45 degrees. Also can
be entered in gradient like 3% or can be entered, as Vertical by Horizontal like 1/2 where 1 is
distance in vertical & 2 is distance in horizontal.
Defining Transition portion
If the width or slope is varying for a particular portion, enter the chainage where variation
starts & the ending chainage. Intermediate cross sections width & slope will be automatically
calculated.
E.g. In figure 3.2, Chainage 180500 has a width of 4.5 & Chainage 180550 has a width of 0.
So the width for intermediate Chainage 180200 will be calculated automatically. In case there
is a sudden variation in width or slope, you can enter a dummy chainage slightly ahead of
original chainage, as is entered in figure 3.2 for Chainage 180700 and a dummy at Chainage
180700.001
Saving the entry
To save the entry, click on the button provided for save at the rightmost corner of the screen.
Alternatively if you click on any other element, then the current element entry will be
automatically saved.
Copying the entry
To copy the entry, click on the button provided for copy at the rightmost corner of the screen.
This will copy the current entry to the opposite side & simultaneously save your entry.
Median Definition

To define the median, click on M and the window shown in figure 3.1 will enlarge showing
the details required for median definition, as shown in figure 3.2

Figure 3.2 Template 01 screen for median

Enter the Chainage in meters, total width of median in meters, and top slope for median in
left & right hand side in percentage in the space provided.
Do not Modify Right Slope automatically based on FRL: This condition needs to be
used in cases where your right FRL and left FRL as not same. In such case, the slope
provided by you for Left and Right of median cannot be maintained. Road Estimator will
automatically assume the right slope from the center. If you want to avoid the Road
Estimator to automatically assume slopes for the right, you should checkmark this option.
This is further illustrated with the figure below

When Slope gets modified Automatically When Slopes are not modified
Carriageway Definition

To define the carriageway, click on CW and the window shown in figure 3.1 will enlarge
showing the details required for carriageway definition, as shown in figure 3.3

Figure 3.3 Template 01 screen for Carriageway

Paved Shoulder & Unpaved Shoulder Definition

To define the paved shoulder, click on PS, to defined the unpaved shoulder click on US. The
window shown in figure 3.1 will enlarge showing the details required for shoulder definition,
as shown in figure 3.4

Figure 3.4 Template 01 screen for Paved/Unpaved Shoulder

Vertical Rise Fall
There is a space provided to take the entry for vertical rise/fall in shoulder. Enter the value of
rise/fall in meters. Based on the entry, the shoulder will be first raised/lowered and then the
slopes will be applied. This can be useful to define a footpath or a fixed drain. If you want the
raise the shoulder enter a positive value, otherwise enter a negative value. The figures below
will illustrate the same in a better way.

Vertical Rise of .4 m given in unpaved shoulder definition to create footpath

Vertical drop of -0.6 m given in paved shoulder definition and vertical rise
of 0.6 m in the unpaved shoulder definition, to create a rectangular drain
Side Slope Definition

To define the side slope, click on SS, to define the side slope click on SS. The window shown
in figure 3.1 will enlarge showing the details required for side slope definition, as shown in
figure 3.5

Figure 3.5 Template 01 screen for Side Slope

Side Slope can be defined by specifying cut slope and fill slope in the respective columns. To
provide berm in slope, specify depth at which the berm should be provided and enter the cut
berm width and the fill berm width. Berm will be provided automatically whenever the total
depth exceeds the specified depth.
E.g. in figure 3.5 the slope will change when the depth is greater then .4 m and a berm of .5
will be provided while in cut and berm of .7 will be provided while in fill.
3.3 Finished Levels

In Road Estimator, go to FRL menu and select Carriageway. A window will be displayed as
shown in figure 3.6

Chainage: Should be entered in meters.

RL: Should be entered in meters.
Three options are provided for the levels.
If the levels are different for left side and
right side of the road, uncheck the last
option - Same FRL for both sides, click on
the Left FRL option first, import levels.
Now click on the Right FRL option and
import levels for right side. For both side
same FRL, click on the last option, Same
FRL for both sides.

FRL can also be entered by two different

methods, the same way as OGL is entered
i.e. by importing the saved CSV file or by
directly writing into the columns or by
copying FRL from excel and pasting into
the columns.

FRL is generally provided for the median

edge (left side or right side). But if the
FRL is given at a particular distance from
median edge, check the option provided at
the bottom of the window and specify the
distance in meters in the box provided.

Figure 3.6 Finished Road Levels for Carriageway

4.0 Template 02

Using the second template, you can define cross sections for single carriageway and attached
service road. The elements in the cross section are central median, carriageway, paved
shoulder, unpaved shoulder, intermediate side slope (slope between main road and service
road) for carriageway and central median, carriageway, paved shoulder, unpaved shoulder
and one side slope for left and right service road. You should have the design details such as
width and camber (slope) for the elements.

4.1 Definition

To define the template first make sure that you have selected the correct template while
starting Road Estimator & selecting File->New option. If so, select Template menu and a
window will be displayed as shown in figure 4.1

Figure 4.1 Template 02 screen

4.2 Basic Entry Norms

For median, carriageway, paved shoulder and unpaved shoulder definition for main road, left
service road and right service road refer 3.2. Side Slope can also be defined in the same
way.

Intermediate Side Slope Definition

To define the intermediate side slope, click on SS, to define the side slope click on SS. The
window shown in figure 4.1 will enlarge showing the details required for side slope definition,
as shown in figure 4.2

In the height column, enter the height from the shoulder of main carriageway to shoulder of
service road. Enter the slope details in the slope column. Enter the slope in the form of
Horizontal/Vertical, instead of the usual practice of Vertical/Horizontal for the intermediate
side slopes only

To use service road level instead of height provided, click on the option Use Service Road
Should Level for Height. In that case, the height and offset for the service road will be
automatically calculated based on the Level provided for Service Road
Figure 4.2 Intermediate Side Slope Definition
4.3 Finished Road Levels

For entering FRL details for Carriageway refer 3.3. Left Service Road and Right Service Road
FRL can be imported the same way. Note: If you don’t have service road level, Enter
zero value, & select Same FRL for Both Sides option

5.0 Template 03

Using the third template, you can define cross sections for single carriageway and detached
service road. The elements in the cross section are central median, carriageway, paved
shoulder, unpaved shoulder, and side slope for carriageway, left and right service road.

5.1 Definition

To define the template first make sure that you have selected the correct template while
starting Road Estimator & selecting File->New option. If so, select Template menu and a
window will be displayed as shown in figure 5.1

Figure 5.1 Template 03 screen

5.2 Basic Entry Norms

For median, carriageway, paved shoulder, unpaved shoulder and side slope definition for
main road, left service road and right service road refer 3.2.

5.3 Finished Road Levels

For entering FRL details for Carriageway refer 3.3. Left Service Road and Right Service Road
FRL can be imported the same way.

Left/Right Service Road Offset

Since the service roads are detached in Template 3, absolute offset from the median center
of main road to the center of left/right service road has to be given in the Left/Right Service
Road Offset as shown in the figure 5.2

Figure 5.2 Service Road Offset

6.0 Layer Definition

6.1 Layer Groups

Different design layers are grouped using Layer Groups. The number of groups to be defined
depends on the starting and ending condition of design layers e.g. first group can be defined
for layers of left side of the main road and second group can be defined for layers of right
side of the main road.

In Road Estimator, go to Layer menu and select Group. A window will be displayed as shown
in figure 6.1

Figure 6.1 Layer Group window

To add any group, click on the Add button. You need to define the following
Group name: Give a unique name of group that has to be defined.
Anchor point: Select from list, the starting position of the layer group. See Appendix A
Depth from the anchor point: Depth from FRL at anchor point for particular group.

After defining group, click on save button. Repeat the same process to define other groups.
To delete any group, use the delete button. To move from one group to another, use the
arrow buttons
6.2 Design Layers

Go to Layer menu and select Definition. A window will be displayed as shown in figure 6.2

Figure 6.2 Layer Definition

In the Layer Definition window, all the groups will be displayed in the left side of the window.
To define layers for any particular group, select that group. Click the Add button. You have
to specify the different properties of the layer, and then click Save button to save the layer.
The properties are listed as under. The * marked ones are not optional.

*Name: Specify the name for the layer in the space provided. The name should be unique
Material name: Enter the name, which should be displayed in the cross section/area sheet
*Thickness: Enter the thickness of the layer in millimeters
Color: Select the color to be used for display for the layer in cross section by clicking on the
button provided next to Color entry & picking the color.
Do not modify at existing: Checkmark this option if you don’t want the layer to be
trimmed at existing road edges automatically. If this option is not checked, & you are
processing the layers with option for Insert Existing Road, then the layers will be trimmed at
road edges automatically.
Offset at Start: By default all the layers will start from the anchor point selected for the
group. In case, you want the layer to start from inside the group anchor, provide a positive
distance from the anchor point, in the space provided. (Usually known as benching)
*End: You need to specify the ending condition for the layer. You can select from the drop
down list, the type of ending that your layer is having. Ending options will automatically
refresh based on the group anchor point.
Offset at End: If the layer does not end exactly at the anchor, but instead goes ahead, enter
the distance from the anchor point to go ahead in the space provided for Offset at End.
Please note that, the offset of end entry will be ignored in case you have selected the end
condition to be side slope.
Layer Top follows FRL slopes: Usually the layer top line will follow the FRL slope as was
defined in the template. If the layer top does not follow the FRL slopes, you can remove the
checkmark & enter the Top Slope in the space provided. If you want the layers to follow
carriageway slope only, or for that matter Paved shoulder or Unpaved Shoulder slope only, in
that case you can enter CW, PS, & US respectively in the Top Slope entry.
Layer Bottom follows FRL slopes: Usually the layer bottom line will follow the FRL slope
as was defined in the template. If the layer bottom does not follow the FRL slopes, you can
remove the checkmark & enter the Bottom Slope in the space provided. If you want the
layers to follow carriageway slope only, or for that matter Paved shoulder or Unpaved
Shoulder slope only, in that case you can enter CW, PS, & US respectively in the Bottom
Slope entry.
Show Layer Coordinates in table: To show the coordinates of particular layer in table that
will be displayed with the cross section, check on this option.

Deleting a Layer: Select the layer to be deleted from the list & click Delete button

Changing order for Layer in group: Any layer can be moved upwards or downwards from
the sequence in which they are defined. For that select the particular layer, and click on U
button to move it upwards or click D button to move it downwards.
7.0 Elements

Road Estimator supports different kind of elements such as Kerbs, Crash Barriers, Retaining
Walls, and Drains. All these elements can be placed in the road based on anchor points.

7.1 Kerbs

Go to Elements menu and select Kerb. A window will be displayed as shown in figure 7.1

Different shapes of kerb can be obtained

by defining particular dimension of the
kerb.

To Add a new Kerb :->

a) Click on Add button.
b) Enter a unique name for the Kerb in the
space provided for Name
c) Checkmark whether the Kerb is left
facing or right facing kerb. (Fig 7.1 is a left
facing kerb)
c) Select the anchor point for the Kerb
from the list of available anchor points.
d) Specify the dimension as per the design
and Click on the Save button.

To Edit a Kerb definition:->

a) Select the Kerb to be edited by moving
with the arrow buttons
b) Change the parameters & click Save.

To Delete a Kerb definition:->

Move to the kerb to be deleted & click the
delete button
Figure 7.1 Kerb Definition
7.2 Crash Barriers

Crash barriers are usually provided in case of high embankment or in retaining wall condition.
To define crash barriers, Go to Elements menu and select Crash Barrier. A window will be
displayed as shown in figure 7.2

Figure 7.2 Crash barrier Definition

Procedure for defining/editing/deleting crash barrier is similar to defining a kerb. Crash barrier
has only Road edges as the anchor point. Provision is available to provide an overhanging
type of crash barrier. As can be seen in figure 7.2, 0.3 has been entered, which is the
overhanging distance.
7.3 Retaining Walls

Go to Elements menu and select Retaining Wall. A window will be displayed as shown in
figure 7.3

Figure 7.3 Retaining wall Definition

Two different types of retaining walls, either RC (Reinforced Concrete) or RM (Rubble
Masonry) can be inserted based on the design. Procedure for defining/editing/deleting
retaining wall is similar to other elements. Some additional entries specific to retaining wall is
explained below

From, To and Distance Entry: A table is provided for the From, To, and Distance entry.
Enter the chainage from which retaining wall has to be provided in the from column. Similarly
enter the chainage to which the retaining wall should be provided. In the distance column,
enter the distance of the retaining wall from the anchor point.

Taper: Retaining wall can have either a inside tapering (the sloping portion of retaining wall
facing the embankment) or an outside tapering. Select the tapering to be provided from the
options.

Trim Proposed: If the road does not continue beyond the retaining wall, then checkmark
Trim Proposed option. In such case the proposed line will end at retaining wall.

RM Max Ht: Enter the maximum height till which a RM retaining wall should be provided.
Based on the height specified, Road Estimator can automatically detect whether to provide a
RM type retaining wall or a RC type retaining wall. If you want to specify RC type retaining
wall only, specify the height as zero.

Min Ht: Road Estimator automatically detects the retaining condition based on the minimum
height. Whenever actual height is more than the minimum height specified, retaining wall
will be placed there. If you want to define retaining wall always for the specified From & To
Chainages, enter zero for minimum height. Note: Retaining wall will not come in case the
section is in cutting.
7.4 Drains

Go to Elements menu and select Drains. A window will be displayed as shown in figure 7.4

Figure 7.4 Drain Definition

Basic Procedure for defining/editing/deleting drain is similar to other elements. There are 3
ways in which the drain center and the drain bottom level can be specified. They are:

Based on Distance from Toe point and the Toe Level: If you want to define a drain
using the toe point as reference, make sure that the option Absolute Offset for the Drain is
not checked. Then enter the distance of the center of the drain from the toe point in the
space provided for Distance from toe point. Also enter the depth of the drain bottom from the
toe point in the space provided for Depth of Drain. By default, the fill toe is used as the toe
point. In case, you want to use the final toe when the section is in embankment, checkmark
the option Use Fill Toe in Embankment.

Based on absolute Offset: Checkmark the option Absolute Offset for the Drain. Enter the
absolute offset (Distance from median center of main carriageway) in the space provided for
Distance from toe point. Also enter the depth of the drain bottom from the top. The top level
in such case will be automatically detected based on the position of the drain.

Based on direct entry for Chainage, Invert Level and Center Offset: Checkmark the
option Use Invert Levels of Drains. Enter the chainage, invert level for the drain, and the
center offset in the columns provided.

Drain Side Slope: Enter the side slope for drain in the space provided for left and right. In
case, the drain side slopes are vertical, enter 90.

Left/Right Slope Drain to Toe: In case the drain is lying outside the toe point, then the
slope to be provided from the toe till the drain top is the Left/Right Slope Drain to Toe. The
slopes provided will get ignored when the drain is inside the toe in the main road.

Width: In the space provided for width, enter the bottom width of the drain

Left/Right Side Drain: Based on the center offset of the drain, you can say whether the
drain is a left drain or a right drain. Select the appropriate option. In case, you have a center
drain, define it as a left drain & specify the Distance from toe point as zero & checkmark the
option Absolute Offset for the Drain.
7.5 Independent Drains

Independent drain is provided between main road and service road, so independent drain
option will be available in template 3.0 only, where main road along with detached service
road is available. To define an independent drain, go to Elements menu and select Retaining
Wall. A window will be displayed as shown in figure 7.5
To define an independent drain, click on Add button. Give all the parameters as per your
design. Independent drain can be defined based on bottom level, left top level and right top
level. Center offset specifies the distance from the center of the drain to the center of main
road. Use negative offset for defining left side drain and positive offset to define right side
drain. Give name of the drain and click on save button to save it.
A maximum of two independent drains can be defined for cross section, one for the left hand
side and another for the right hand side. Once the independent drain is inserted between the
main road and left service road and the right service road, more drains if required can be
inserted using the normal drain definition.

Special feature in independent drain

When an independent drain is inserted in a cross section, the Left and Right roads of the
drains automatically gets affected and changed. If some layers were going till the end of side
slope, they can extend till independent drains side slope automatically. Please note
Independent drain cannot be inserted in case the center offset of less the minimum
requirement of independent drain to fit in along with side slopes.
8.0 Generating Cross Section

Before you can view the final cross section, you need to Process the information that you
have provided for your template, layers, elements and OGL. Once the processing is done, the
display can be viewed and transferred to other CAD application.

8.1 Process Layers

To start with the processing of different information provided for the project, go to Layers
menu and select Process Layers. Processing can be done at any stage of the project. A
window will be displayed as shown in figure 8.0

Figure 8.0 Process Layers window

There are 3 options provided while processing layers.

Insert Existing Road: If this option is selected, the existing road will be inserted in the
cross section and the layers will automatically trim at the existing road edges based on the
definition of layer (Refer section 6.2)

Insert Drains: If this option is selected and drain elements are defined for the cross section,
then they will be inserted at the specified location and the layers will be automatically
trimmed/ extended based on the drain position.

Insert CB & Retaining wall: If this option is selected and Crash barrier and retaining walls
are defined for the cross section, then they will be inserted at the specified location and the
layers will be automatically trimmed based at the retaining wall location.

The kerb element will always be inserted, if defined, when a process layer is done. On clicking
the Process Layers button, the calculation will start and the status will be displayed on top.
Once the processing for all the cross section is done, the status will display Completed.

8.2 Cross Section View

To view the cross section, select Editor from the menu. The main background will change for
Road Estimator displaying a graphical screen where the cross section will be displayed. The
properties of the tool bar are explained below

Zoom Inside Zoom Outside Zoom to Extents Pan

Rectangular zoom window

 Move to first
Cross Section
Print Current
Cross Section Transfer Cross
Move to previous Sections to external
Cross Section CAD application
Move to next
Cross Section
Move to last
Cross Section

Shows the current chainage being Displays the current Y Displays the Interval
displayed. Enter the chainage directly maginification for cross provided in Y scale.
to view your specific chainage section. Change the Change the value if
magnification here required

Displays the datum used for cross

section, to use the Auto option, leave
the space blank, and the datum for
the cross section will be
automatically detected
9.0 File Operations

9.1 Save Project

To Save the current project file, goto the File menu and select the Save option. You will be
prompted to specify the file name if you are saving for the first time. Enter the Project name.
The project file will be saved with a REX extension.

9.2 Open Project

To Open a Road Estimator project file, goto the File menu and select the Open option. You
will be prompted to select the road estimator project file. Select the project that you want to
open and click the Open button. Alternatively you can double click the file in windows
explorer, and the road estimator will start and open the project.

9.2 Save As Project

To Save the current project file with a different file name, goto the File menu and select the
Save As option. You will be prompted to specify the file name. Enter the new name for the
Project. The project file will be saved with a REX extension.