Transoft Solutions - Vehicle Turn Simulation and Swept-Path Analysis Software

Transoft Solutions' AutoTURN is the world's most popular CAD-based vehicle turn simulation and swept path analysis software. AutoTURN is employed by engineers, architects, planners and designers in order to assess and evaluate vehicle maneuvers and spatial requirements for all types of roadway, highway and site design projects.

CAD-based vehicle turn simulation and swept path analysis software

Compatible with the latest Autodesk AutoCAD® or Bentley MicroStation® platforms, AutoTURN represents the latest in vehicle swept-path analysis technology and features a heads-up / on-the-fly approach for performing simulations.

As the user moves the mouse or 'steers' the vehicle through a series of maneuvers, AutoTURN calculates the location and orientation of the vehicle and instantly displays the travel path.

Vehicle path simulation drive modes

At the core of AutoTURN lies SmartPath tools, allowing users to automatically generate a vehicle path and simulation. Four interactive drive modes (Generate Arc Path, Oversteer Corner, Corner Path, and Steer A Path) simulate forward and reverse vehicle turn maneuvers while incorporating engineering algorithms that account for speed, super-elevation, lateral friction and turn radii.

Oversteer maneuver, reverse corner and travel-way edge simulations

AutoTURN was the first to introduce the unique 'hunting' process - simply input basic parameters and the software does the work, meaning less trial and error work than ever before. The hunting concept operates within AutoTURN's abilities to generate oversteer maneuvers, reverse corner simulations, and to create simulations offset from a travel-way edge. This process also prevents the vehicle (and any trailing unit) from encroaching on curbs, medians, sidewalks and other vehicles.

Multiple turning simulations for vehicles

Carry out multiple turning simulations using different vehicles and configurations to see if they can be accommodated within the design. Even complex turning situations (roundabouts) are quickly and easily checked using powerful features like the Generate Oversteer Corner tool.

Other advanced options include the ability to set steering linkage ratios between the front and rear axle groups of multi-part vehicles, and provide a realistic representation of how a vehicle would handle tight turning situations - very useful when generating articulated bus and truck movements.

Simulator for vehicle movement in garages, lots or loading facilities

Modify AutoTURN's default-vehicle box shapes with user-defined dimensions for filleted or chamfered corners when generating swept path envelopes. This feature refines the process for checking vehicle access in designs with limited spatial areas for movements such as parking garages, lots, or loading facilities.

Standard design and custom vehicle libraries

AutoTURN comes equipped with the most current standard design vehicles of many countries including the USA (AASHTO, Caltrans), Canada (TAC), Australia, New Zealand, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and many other European nations. User-defined vehicles can also be created where vehicle dimensions can be varied and turn limitations set.

Extended vehicle libraries

Transoft Solutions has developed custom extended vehicle libraries already equipped with all the specifications and dimensions needed to generate a turning simulation. Each vehicle is a result of extensive research based on the original manufacturers' standards. Available through online purchase, the extended vehicle libraries work within the latest AutoTURN release.

Animated vehicle simulations

In AutoTURN, vehicle simulations can be animated and looped continuously for presentations and demonstrations. In addition, realistic vehicle plan profiles can be added to increase the level of realism. Completed vehicle animations can then be timed, sequenced, and exported into AVI files with Transoft Solutions' presentation software, InVision, for viewing on any PC with popular video players.

About Transoft Solutions

Since 1991, Transoft Solutions has been developing productivity-enhancing, time-saving CAD-based software for the engineering and architectural community. Thousands of users in over 100 countries rely on Transoft Solutions' products everyday for their design work.