Use the Project Builder

Roadsoft typically has multiple ways of accomplishing the same task. Road treatments can be entered from within the Road Module and also through the Project Builder; however, using the Project Builder is the preferred method. The Project Builder should always be used for identifying road projects and applying treatments which fit TAMC reporting requirements. See TAMC Projects for IRT Submission for additional guidance.

Add a Project

Starting with the Road layer visible and active:

Select the applicable road segments on the map that apply to the desired treatment.

Right-click and select Projects, or select Projects from the map options.

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This applies the selected road segments to a new project.

Complete the required fields and any additional desired fields in the Add Project form.

Location (required) – enter a location that best describes the project location.

Project Number/ID (required) – enter a unique value.

See TAMC Projects Export for IRT Submission for Project ID requirements.

Surface Subtype (required) - use the drop-down to select the desired subtype.

Treatment (required) – use the drop-down to select the desired treatment.

Reset Rating – use the drop-down to select the desired reset rating.

The Reset Rating will automatically appear based on the selected treatment. This automatic value can be changed if needed. See Add or Edit a Treatment for help with adding or editing treatments.

Life Expectancy (required for TAMC) – enter the anticipated number of years the applied treatment should extend the life of the road.

The Life Expectancy will automatically appear based on the selected treatment if there is an associated definition in the Surface Definition form. This automatic value can be changed if needed. See Define Surface Types & Treatments for help with adding or editing treatments.

The requirement of a Life Expectancy value only applies to TAMC reporting, so it is not required by Roadsoft. However, a value must be entered prior to submitting reports to the TAMC.

Estimated Costs – enter the anticipated cost of the project.

Select the Calculate Estimated Costs… link to have Roadsoft apply a calculated cost based on the selected treatment applied to the selected segments.

If a value has previously been entered in the Estimated Costs field and the Calculate Estimated Costs link is selected, the Overwrite Estimated Costs window appears. Select the Yes button to overwrite the current value, or select No to keep the current value.

Total Costs – enter the actual cost of the completed project.

Start Date – enter the starting date of the project.

Status (required) - use the drop-down to select the current status of the project.

If the treatments have already been physically applied, set the Status to Completed.

Completion/Open to Traffic Date – enter the date the project was completed/opened to traffic.

Description – enter a general description of the project.

Source of Funds - enter or select the funding source for the project.

Memo – enter any additional information relating to the project.

Select the Save button.

Open/Edit a Saved Project

Starting with the Road layer visible and active:

Right-click anywhere on the map and select Projects, or select Projects from the map options.

Select Open Saved Project…

Select a project to open from the list in the Select Project window.

The project list can be sorted in ascending/descending order according to the column types by selecting the column headers.

Use the search field to locate projects by Project#/ID or Location.

Use the filters options to locate projects by Status, Surface Subtype, Treatment, Start Date, and/or End Date.

Projects can only be filtered by Treatment when a Surface Subtype is defined.

Select the checkbox for the desired filter option.

Use the drop-down list to select the desired filter value.

Select the View On Map button to display the associated segments for the currently selected project.

Double-click on the selection, or select the Open/Edit button to open the Edit Project window.

To edit the opened project:

Select and edit the desired field(s) in the Edit Project window.

See the Add a Project section in the Use the Project Builder instructions for more information on using the fields in this window.

Select the Save button when done.

Delete a Saved Project

Starting with the Road layer visible and active:

Right-click anywhere on the map and select Projects, or select Projects from the map options.

Select Open Saved Project…

Select a project to open from the list in the Select Project window.

The project list can be sorted in ascending/descending order according to the column types by selecting the column headers.

Use the search field to locate projects by Project#/ID or Location.

Use the filters options to locate projects by Status, Surface Subtype, Treatment, Start Date, and/or End Date.

Projects can only be filtered by Treatment when a Surface Subtype is defined.

Select the checkbox for the desired filter option.

Use the drop-down list to select the desired filter value.

Double-click on the selection, or select the Open/Edit button to open the Edit Project window.

Select the Delete Project… link.

Select the Yes button to confirm the delete.