Connecticut State Department of Transportation

CTDOT CONNECT DDE GUIDE VOLUME 2 - INTRODUCTION TO OPENROADS DESIGNER


   M.2.2 Attaching a Background Map


1. Create a 2D or 3D file.

2. Check to make sure a Geospatial Header is attached.

Current Coordinate System - OpenRoads Dialog Box  Current Coordinate System NAD 27 - OpenRoads Dialog Box

 

3. On the View window select the View Attributes dialog box.

View Attributes Icon

 

4. In the Background Map portion of the dialog box select the desired Background Map Type.

View Attributes - Dialog Box

View of Background Type Street Map - OpenRoads Screen Shot   View of Background Type Aerial - OpenRoads Screen Shot   View of Background Type Hybrid - OpenRoads Screen Shot