This is a major version release for Roadsoft. Major releases for Roadsoft contain the newest framework (map), along with other features, enhancements, and fixes.
Both Roadsoft and the LDC need to be updated to the same version for this release. ALL computers running this update must be on v2024.1 or newer. Once updated, ALL computers will need to be updated to the current version to connect to the database.
ROADSOFT & LDC UPDATED:
The Roadsoft & LDC 2026.3 updates include numerous enhancements and fixes throughout the programs. A complete list of changes is available on the Downloads page.
Noteworthy new features for this release include:
- Migration of Michigan basemap framework features from v24 to v26
- Project Builder: Added map when adding/editing a project to display the segments selected for the project. This is also where users can add/remove segments in the project.
- Added Priority Weighting to Road Module to help prioritize segments in the Project Planner based on weighting criteria.
- Added additional Dashboard summary options to Bridge, Culvert, Guardrail, Guardrail, Sidewalk, and Sign Modules.
PLEASE NOTE: This version will NOT install on Windows 10. Windows 11 or newer is required.
BEFORE YOU UPDATE
Before updating Roadsoft and the Laptop Data Collector (LDC) to this version, it is important to import any outstanding collection data from LDC and Mobile into Roadsoft.
PLEASE NOTE: This version of Roadsoft requires SQL Server 2016 or newer. If you are unsure what version you are connecting to, hit the Help->System Information menu in Roadsoft. Contact Tech Support for help migrating to a newer version of SQL.
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PREPARE FOR ROADSOFT UPDATE
Complete all active LDC and Mobile data collection and import into Roadsoft prior to updating.
Complete a database backup
- See Back Up, Move, & Restore Database in the online Roadsoft Manual for more information.
IS IT SAFE TO UPDATE MID COLLECTION?
- If you are running LDC and Roadsoft 2024.3 or newer and have completed the framework migration, YES it is safe to update.
- IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, before updating Roadsoft and the Laptop Data Collector (LDC) to this version, import any outstanding collection data from LDC and Mobile into Roadsoft.
UPDATE COMPATIBILITY:
- Users running 2024.1 or newer can update directly to this release. The update is available at www.roadsoft.org/downloads
- All computers that connect to a shared Roadsoft database will need to be updated to this version in order to connect once the database is update.
- Roadsoft versions older than 2024.1 - contact technical support at roadsoft@mtu.edu.
MIGRATION OF BASEMAP:
After updating Roadsoft and applying script updates, users will be prompted to perform a Framework Migration. It is important to make a database backup before migrating data. Once migration is complete, any features that could not be migrated (could not be moved or adjusted based on new roadway information) will be available for view under the Asset Management->Migration Summary menu in Roadsoft.
In addition, for Road Segments that could not migrate, a new menu option, ‘View Migration Details,’ has been added to the Asset Management menu that will display the previous version basemap segments including data to better visualize where road data was not migrated.
NOTES:
If your agency has never used Roadsoft, please email your request from an agency email address to roadsoft@mtu.edu. Roadsoft is available free of charge to all local agencies in Michigan.
Roadsoft is fully compatible with SQL Server 2016 and newer. Our 2025 SQL Server Express installer is available for use with Roadsoft for agencies interested in upgrading their existing SQL Express server. Download the new installer at roadsoft.org/downloads/sql-downloads
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
Contact Roadsoft Technical Support at roadsoft@mtu.edu or (906) 487-2102.