AutoTURN Pro 3D - Software Features and Compatibility

• NEW! Added reverse 3D Arc Path feature (supports one- and two-part vehicles on a terrain)
• NEW! Added ability to be able to convert reverse 2D arc and corner path simulations into 3D
• NEW! Added conflict analysis detection using point cloud data of vehicle and object collision
• Place a 3D vehicle simulation on a terrain using geometry for lines, arcs, polylines, and alignments (simulations are reactive and are updated when changes are made to the source geometry)
• Ability to generate a 3D vehicle swept path simulation based on a pre-defined path
• Continue a 3D simulation to create multiple sections of a simulation at different times
• Ability to delete the last section of a 3D simulation for minor editing purposes
• Input the 3D vehicle’s starting angle and speed associated with the simulation
• Ability to display radius type and radius value for a 3D vehicle path movement

• NEW! Support for 3D face terrains in AutoCAD outputted from CAD programs such as Autodesk® Revit®, Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, Bentley® InRoads®
• Perform 3D design and analysis by generating a 3D arc path directly on a selected terrain
• Convert 2D turn simulations created with the 2D SmartPath Tools and Place Adaptive Simulation into equivalent 3D turn simulations
• Work with selected terrain generated from: TORUS and NEXUS grading models; AutoCAD® Civil 3D® surface; AutoCAD® polygon or polyface mesh; MicroStation® mesh
• Ability to work on multiple terrain by choosing the current active terrain
• Analyze a cross-section through the 3D swept path at any selected user point for evaluating tunneling, spatial requirements near buildings or overhead clearance to structures
• Analyze both vehicle bottom and overhead clearance requirements on either a straight line path section or paths with curves
• Drag the vehicle through the 3D simulation drawing to check for areas of obstacle conflict
• Section of the 3D swept path will be tagged a different color if collision with objects or terrain is detected
• Dynamic visual display of 3D articulation along the axis in a vehicle simulation to evaluate max out conditions

• All national standard design vehicle libraries (AASHTO, TAC, Austroads, etc) includes 3D parameters
• Ability for users to create or import their own 3D drawings for custom vehicles
• Specify three different ground clearances (front, wheelbase, rear) and the front and rear chamfer for a custom 3D vehicle
• Ability to enter customized roofline when creating a 3D vehicle
• Define the maximum roll and pitch angles for an articulating point in a two-part vehicle
• Realistic 3D vehicle drawings supplied for the vehicles in the TRANSOFT/TRANSOFTM libraries

• UPDATED! Support of Analyze Punch Through, Analyze Vehicle Clearance, and Punch Through View tools for reverse maneuvers created using the Reverse 3D Arc Path tool
• Use a sample library of 3D realistic vehicles or user imported realistic 3D models for stakeholder presentations
• Generate reports indicating the ground profile, body profile, punch through slice, and punch through line
• Create a 2D report indicating the top of the vehicle body; lowest point along the path (i.e. ground clearance); obstacles (indicating locations of intersections between the drive path and obstacles)
• Analyze Punch Through – draw a cross section of a selected 3D turn simulation at a cutting plane line and create an annotated section detail
• Analyze Vehicle Clearance – create a graph showing the longitudinal profile of a 3D turn simulation and crossing elements

• UPDATED! Conflict analysis can now be displayed in another layer which can be toggled on and off
• Place "adaptive" vehicle simulations on either centered or offset left/right with a smooth transitions option on user-drawn paths made from lines, arcs, polylines, complex chains and even AutoCAD® Civil 3D® alignments
• Link adaptive simulation to path geometry allowing for grip-edits made to their paths
• Conflict analysis feature provides real-time feedback on vehicle path obstructions
• Use the Regenerate Simulation feature on existing simulations to account for conflicts that occur after path obstacles have been added, removed, or modified
• Perform three-part vehicle reverse simulation maneuvers to any vector
• Ability to continue generating new independent vehicle paths from one main path
• Perform reverse cornering with reverse sweep angle ranges of 1° to 160°
• Ability to add in realistic vehicle plan views for simulation creation and animations
• Generate swept path envelopes from vehicle shapes with chamfered corners or filleted radii
• Create conical lines of sight to evaluate mirror views, blind spots or headlight paths
• Place, remove, or recall vehicles, active simulations, and active pathways
• Add and analyze vehicle loads and clearances

• SmartPath tools uses four interactive drive modes for performing vehicle forward, reverse, and oversteering turn simulations through mouse movements
• SmartPath tools integrate the use of engineering algorithms to account for vehicle speed, superelevation, lateral friction, and turn radii
• Generate Arc Path – create turn simulations (i.e. through roundabouts) by dragging the mouse and clicking from point to point
• Generate Corner Path – produce simulations using an entrance, arc, and exit tangent and use the mouse to lengthen or shorten the tangent
• Generate Oversteer Corner – selecting the desired sweep angle with a mouse click will instantly display whether a turn simulation is viable
• Steer A Path - create simulations using the mouse by dragging the vehicle in any direction within the drawing

• Override Angle for Special Transport is now independent of directional change in the articulating point for the trailer
• Create and simulate vehicles with independent rear steering systems (including crab steering for supported vehicle types)
• Create and simulate vehicles with telescoping trailers to represent logging trucks
• Specialized vehicle types include: Wind Tower Trailer; Wind Blade Trailer; Beam Transporter I and II; Booster Trailer; 19-axel Heavy Hauler
• Draw cargo for a simulation and combine the cargo envelope with the vehicle body envelope
• Define cargo size and set limiting factors for vehicle configuration to operate within industry parameters to prevent damage to the payload or surrounding environment

• NEW! Addition of AASHTO 2011 (USA), MT-DNIT-IPR (BRAZIL), and VEGAGERÐIN (ICELAND) national standard design vehicle libraries
• National design vehicle standard libraries for: US (AASHTO, Caltrans), Canada (TAC, Alberta), Australia (Austroads) ,UK, France, Austria, Germany , Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, New Zealand Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
• Special libraries include: Architectural, Transoft Realistic
• Vehicle types include: fire engine pumper, double articulated bus, sport utility, pickup, and rear steered vehicles
• View and sort library database to show by region, type, number of parts, class, and vehicle characteristics
• User-created vehicles and types can be saved and added to the library
• Addition of LKW 9M in RVS (AUT), VNA-SP (alt), and SNA-BP (alt) to CSN (CZ) libraries

• Ability to place one wheel on an axle for specialized vehicle creation (e.g. steam rollers)
• Specify the tire sizing (width and diameter) and space between tires on the same axle
• Create, modify, and add user-defined vehicles or vehicle types
• Ability to specify the articulation angle per part for multi-part vehicles
• Choose track width for axle groups independently within a given part (front and back)

• Control simulation playback (play, pause, scrub) through the Run Animation Dialog Box
• Manage vehicle animations for use with Transoft Solutions’ presentation software, InVision, to create multiple sequencing of vehicle movements that can be saved to AVI videos for client presentations and proposals
• Generate hatched areas defined by the vehicle body envelopes or clearance envelopes
• Vehicle simulation animations can be looped repeatedly for dynamic presentations
• Insert vehicle profiles including dimensions within the drawing file
• Full motion, drag & drop, and stop frame animation options

• View override/path angle information for independently rear steering vehicles
• View graph report of a multi-part vehicle’s articulation angles when generating or placing a simulation.
• View vehicle steering angle graphs and simulation summary data such as speed, path length, and vehicle type
• Reports are customizable - affect display color, line types, and formatting
• Summary reports include orientation and simulation type (arc, corner)

Platform Requirements:

• Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2007 – 2013 series of products (except AutoCAD LT)
• Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2010 – 2013
• Bentley® MicroStation® V8 XM, V8i
• Bentley® PowerDraft (XM, V8i), PowerCivil (V8i)
• Bentley® Power GEOPAK (V8i), Power InRoads (V8i)

System Requirements:

• Full support for 64-bit operating systems
• Workstation: Windows® XP, Vista, Windows® 7
• Network: Windows® Server 2000, 2003, 2008

Languages Available:

• English (French, Spanish, German coming soon)