AutoTURN Pro 3D is state-of-the-art CAD software that simulates 3D vehicle turning maneuvers on surface and mesh object terrains. Incorporating the trusted AutoTURN engine together with the patent pending process of generating a three-dimensional vehicle swept path envelope – engineers, architects, and drafters can design and analyze in 3D while accounting for the effects of different terrain, obstacles, and vehicle parameters.

Going beyond simple vehicle swept path checking capabilities in a 2D dimensional plane, AutoTURN Pro enters the realm of true 3D design and analysis. Engineers, architects, and drafters can confidently work on multifaceted projects and complex design situation in a 3D environment involving vertical and underside clearance checks, detection of obstacle collision, and traversing challenging terrains.

 

  AutoTURN Pro 3D Highlights  
  3D Vehicle Path Simulations: Place a 3D vehicle simulation on a terrain using geometry for lines, arcs, polylines, and alignments.   3D Vehicles and Custom Vehicle Creation: All national standard design vehicle libraries (DETR DB32, FTA98, FTA CUSTOM etc) includes 3D paramaters.  
  SmartPath Technology: SmartPath tools uses four interactive drive modes for performing vehicle forward, reverse and oversteering turn simulations through mouse movements.   3D Design and Analysis Abilities: Dynamic visual display of 3D articulation along the axis in a vehicle simulation to evaluiate max out conditions.  
  Specialised Transportation Systems: Create and simulate vehicles with independant rear steering systems.   Vehicle Turn Simulations and Analysis: Place 'adaptive' vehicle simulations on either centres or offset left/right with smooth transitions option on user-drawn paths made from lines, arcs, polylines, complex chains and eveb AutoCAD Civil 3D alignments.  
         
  “Very Efficient, user friendly with quick accurate results, and reduces
design time. The after sales and technical support was
excellent from very knowledgeable people“
 
  Mark Bentley - Director, Encon Associates Limited  
  AutoTURN Pro 3D in Detail      
  Model 3D Vehicle Swept Paths   Generate 3D Arc Paths  
 
Generate 3D swept path envelopes with vehicle height and ground clearances to analyse designs in a three-dimensional space. Users also have the options to display the 3D swept path of the vehicle body or body clearance.
 
Design, analyse, and visualise in three dimensions by generating a 3D arc path directly on a selected terrain (Civil 3D® surface, polygon and polyface mesh in AutoCAD® and MicroStation®).
 
         
   Analyse Vehicle Punch Through    Dynamic 3D Vehicle Conflict Analysis  
 
Assess the cross-section of the 3D swept path at any instance along a 3D simulation. A punch through report can also be created and placed onto the drawing showing the 3D swept path cross-sectional, the terrain surface, and the punch through line..
 
Carry out a conflict analysis to detect where geometric objects in a design drawing can interfere with the vehicle’s 3D swept path. The section of a 3D swept path will display in a different color indicating collisions with objects or terrain.
 
         
   Convert 2D Simulation into 3D    Create and work with 3D Vehicles  
 
Easily convert a 2D simulation into 3D by selecting a terrain for the vehicle to interact with. This feature allows you to complete a conceptual design in a 2D plan view while allowing for further analysis in a 3D mode.
 
Create a 3D vehicle using a pre-defined or customized roofline and ground clearance values for the front, rear, and wheelbase of a vehicle. Sample realistic vehicle models.
 
         
   Use Realistic 3D Models for Presentations   Conflict Analysis and Regenerate Simulation  
 
Add your own realistic CAD 3D models or use AutoTURN Pro’s sample set of realistic vehicles for visually captivating presentations. Realistic vehicles can be animated within the design drawing.
 
Perform vehicle conflict analysis and receive real-time visual feedback on any simulation path obstructions. AutoTURN also comes with the ability to regenerate an existing simulation to account for conflicts that occur after path obstacles have been added, removed, or modified.
 
         
  Reverse Three Part Vehicles   Independent Rear Steering  
 
Reverse vehicles with 3 parts to any possible vector. Specialized transport systems can also perform straight line reverse maneuvers (based on the last trailer).
 
Generate complex vehicle simulations with standard or specialised transport vehicles including independent rear steering systems (crab steering for supported types included).
 
         
  More Options for Simulations   Complete Vehicle Design Standards  
 
With AutoTURN, you can now force a straight line simulation for a vehicle traveling along an arc path. This gives you more options for performing different maneuvers (i.e. lane changes) together in a single and longer vehicle simulation.
 
AutoTURN includes national standard vehicle libraries for: US (AASHTO, Caltrans) Canada (TAC)Australia (Austroads), United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands Italy, Switzerland, New Zealand, plus many more countries.
 
         
     
     
  AutoTURN Pro 3D Demonstration (please click to view)  
     
   
     
  AutoTURN Pro 3D is backed by Key Traffic Systems’ full range of support services, including training, support and user group meetings together with Autodesk product and hardware sales.