To Apply Design Criteria to an Existing Layout Profile

The criteria-based design feature provides the ability to verify that your profile design meets the minimum standards required by your local agency.

1. Click the profile. Click Profile tabModify Profile panelProfile Properties drop-downProfile Properties .
2. In the Profile Properties dialog box, click the Design Criteria tab.
   Note: To apply design criteria to a profile, there must be at least one design speed applied to the alignment from which the profile was created.
3. Select the Use Criteria-Based Design check box.
4. Specify the following settings:
   • Use Design Criteria File

     Select this check box to associate a design criteria file with the profile. The design criteria file field and the Default Criteria properties become available when you select the check box.

     Note: The design criteria file that is applied to the parent alignment is used by default. A separate design criteria file can be applied to the profile.
   • Use Design Check Set

     Select this check box to associate a design check set with the profile. The design check set list becomes available when you select the check box. Select a design check set from the list.

5. Click OK.
   Note: The entire profile design is validated when you click either Apply or OK.