Vehicle Turn Simulations and Editing
Manually adjust the path offsets by dragging and moving grip points with graphical display of the radius
Modify end nodes for different positioning and sweep angle for Corner and Oversteer Path
Load points for vehicles can be set and either tracked separately or by the shape of the load's swept envelope
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
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
Vehicle Analysis Tools
Evaluate a vehicle simulation on a vertical profile accounting for tracking points, clearances and overhead ceiling line or obstacles
Preview a vehicle's next left/right turn based on minimum turning radius and current speed
Perform Horizontal Sightline analysis based on a polyline, interval and the user specified sight line distance
Check Vertical Sightlines using driver eye height, object height, interval and sight line distances
Conflict analysis feature provides real-time feedback on vehicle path obstructions
Display vehicle conflict points in another layer which can be toggled on and off
SmartPath Technology
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
Specialized Transportation Systems
20 additional special transport vehicle types added including wind blade and tower trailers, beam transporters and heavy haulers
Ability to specify steering linkages allowing for greater customization of special transport vehicles to manufacturer standards
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
Customized Vehicle Creation
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)
Presentation Selections
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
Reporting Features
Speed Profile Report – Generate report of vehicle speed based on the scanned geometry with elements including Vmax and Vmin, Acceleration/Deceleration and lateral friction per report
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)
