Lineal d.o.o., one of Slovenia’s leading infrastructure engineering consultancies, uses Kobi Signs and Stripes to plan traffic signs and road markings for its infrastructure projects. The software helps the team reduce manual drafting, position elements accurately and review their designs on a 3D terrain model before construction.
In their day-to-day work, the team uses the software to:
- Add signs and road markings from standard and custom libraries, reducing repetitive CAD work.
- Position traffic signs precisely using station (chainage) and offset along road alignments.
- Review layouts on a 3D terrain model, spot potential issues and discuss design details with clients.
From 2D drawings to a clearer view of the design
Designing traffic signs and road markings requires careful consideration of their position within the road environment. While 2D drawings provide the necessary design information, a 3D view makes it easier to understand how the proposed layout fits into the surrounding terrain.
At Lineal, the team uses Kobi Signs & Stripes, a specialized plug-in for AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BricsCAD, to design traffic signs and road markings. Having previously used another software solution, the team highlights the intuitive workflow, clear design overview and ability to visualize the proposed layout in 3D as key benefits of Kobi Signs & Stripes.
Less manual drafting with sign libraries and marking templates
Placing signs and road markings is an important part of the team’s everyday work. Kobi Signs & Stripes allows designers to select traffic signs from predefined or custom libraries and create road markings using reusable templates, removing the need to draw each element manually every time.
Designers can also edit existing road markings and adjust their geometry and parameters as the project develops, rather than recreating them from scratch.
As Ožbej Slakan from Lineal d.o.o. explains:
“The tool provides a simple and intuitive workflow, allowing signs and road markings to be inserted quickly from standard or custom libraries, without the time-consuming process of drawing each element individually.”
Ožbej Slakan, Lineal d.o.o.
Precise positioning using station and offset
Accurate positioning is essential when designing traffic signs along a road alignment. Kobi Signs & Stripes allows designers to place traffic signs by station (chainage) and offset relative to an alignment or polyline.
For line markings, designers can define start and end stations and adjust parameters such as width and offset. This provides greater control over the layout and makes it easier to update the design when road geometry changes.
For Lineal, this means a straightforward way to manage sign locations and road markings within the CAD environment.
Reviewing traffic signs and road markings in 3D before construction
The team particularly highlights the ability to convert signs and road markings into 3D and project them onto a triangulated irregular network (TIN) terrain model. This provides a realistic view of how the proposed layout will look on site while the project is still in the design phase.
The 3D view makes it easier to assess whether elements are positioned appropriately and identify potential errors. It also supports coordination with the client by allowing the proposed solution to be reviewed in its spatial context before work begins on site.
A more efficient workflow from design to review
For Lineal d.o.o., the value of Kobi Signs & Stripes lies in connecting everyday CAD drafting with precise placement and 3D visualization. Sign libraries and road-marking templates reduce repetitive drawing work, alignment-based positioning provides greater control over element locations, and the terrain model helps the team visualize the intended result.
Together, these capabilities give the team a clearer basis for reviewing designs and discussing them with clients during the design phase.
Design traffic signs and road markings with Kobi Signs & Stripes
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