Location and Design Division
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CADD Support
The CADD Support section is responsible for providing technical support for all of the department’s CADD related software packages. Services are provided on a statewide basis to all divisions within the Engineering Directorate as well as to consultants and contractors. Our team of CADD Support specialists includes experts in the use of software packages such as but not limited to MicroStation, OpenRoads/GEOPAK, and ProjectWise. The Section is also responsible for scheduling and providing training for MicroStation and OpenRoads Connect Edition.
The Plan Coordination section reviews and processes all Tier II Right of Way and Construction plan assemblies for advertisement, Right of Way and Construction revisions.
The Plan Library maintains the archive of Statewide Highway Plans. Research and provide copies of plans upon request.
Christopher M. (Chris) Ruhf
Design Technologies (CADD Support) Program Manager
Administration, Procurement, Budgets,
CADD Support and Special Projects
VDOT - Location & Design Division
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Chris.Ruhf@VDOT.Virginia.gov
(804) 786-3955
Send your questions and comments to the CADD Support Helpdesk or call (804)786-1280. A trouble ticket will be created, and you will get a return email with an assigned case number.
Announcements
- VDOT CADD Training for Consultants and Contractors - June 2023
- OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Connect Edition - June 2023
- ProjectWise Account for Consultant Users - June 2023
- ProjectWise Account for Contractors - June 2023
Functional Areas
- CADD Software and Application Support
- CADD Support Helpdesk
- Data Analyst
- Plan Library
- ProjectWise
- Training
- WEB Support
Information You Can Use
- 3D Model Development Manual
- CADD Manual
- Electronic Plan Submission Flow Chart
- Email and Phone Directory
- Letter from State Location & Design Engineer - Migration to Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Software
UPDATED - OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Migration Efforts - ITD-36E - Security Agreement for External Users
- LD-893 - VDOT Software License Request Form
- LD-897 - Request Form For Engineering Plans
- LD-899 - Request access to the ProjectWise Site
- LD-900 - Consultant Project Access Request
- ProjectWise Login Instructions
- VDOT MicroStation OpenRoads Template Library (Template Abbreviations)
- VDOT OpenRoads Guide and Frequently Asked Questions
- VDOT Training Manuals and Datasets Available for Download