
<h4>
    TORUS 2.0 Roundabout Design Software Launches New version now includes roundabout
    3D grading modeling.</h4>
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    <b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
    <b>December 14, 2010 – Vancouver, BC, Canada</b>
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    Transoft Solutions Inc, developers of industry-leading software for the engineering
    community has released the latest version of TORUS, CAD software for efficient roundabout
    planning and design. Officially designated as TORUS 2.0, the new release provides
    transportation engineers and planners the ability to do 3D road surface grading
    modeling to analyze drainage patterns together with a host of new features for improved
    performance when generating roundabout layouts.
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    "Based on user feedback and on our own engineering research, TORUS 2.0 now comes
    with more tools that enhance the quality of a roundabout design while saving a tremendous
    deal of time for users," said Transoft Solutions Vice President of Product Management,
    Daniel Shihundu, P.Eng., "As an engineering software company on the forefront of
    innovation, we made it our utmost priority to update TORUS with functionality that
    will provide engineers the maximum amount of benefits so they can achieve better
    results for their roundabout layouts."
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    The 3D surfacing grading feature with the ability to export to LandXML applications
    marks a significant step in positioning TORUS as a complete program for engineers
    to develop roundabouts. Designers can edit the grading model to represent the roundabout's
    crown alignments and cross-slopes to evaluate the high and low points in a three
    dimensional way to ensure proper water runoff and safety issues. Other TORUS 2.0
    new features focus on the design geometrics and include the following:
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    <li>Ability to specify vehicle entry curves at multilane roundabout entrances</li>
    <li>Perform vehicle drive path overlap analysis on multilane roundabouts</li>
    <li>Vehicle high speed entry reduction treatment using successive curves on approaches</li>
    <li>In-built roundabout design analysis and conditions checks </li>
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    As in the original release, TORUS 2.0 uses the patent pending Vehicle Envelope Method
    of design which integrates the proven AutoTURN swept path engine to aid in the generation
    of roundabout geometry. This technology minimizes iteration cycles in the design
    process while also incorporating speed, design vehicle, and sight distance checks.
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    "When we started working on the concept of a roundabout design program back in 2007,
    we never imagined the absolutely positive reaction the industry would have," concluded
    Mr. Shihundu, "TORUS has exceeded all of the expectations we initially set out and
    the current release is well on its way to becoming the new standard."
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    For more information on all the features and tools found in TORUS, visit www.designroundabouts.com
    and watch product videos, register for a live webinar, or sign up for an evaluation
    copy.
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    <b>About Transoft Solutions</b><br />
    Established in 1991, Transoft Solutions Inc. develops the most thoroughly researched
    and innovative CAD software for the engineering community. Transoft Solutions suite
    of productivity enhancing software have become the trusted de-facto standard for
    over 90% of the Top 100 ENR AEC firms, 85% of North American departments of transportation,
    and regulatory agencies.
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