PathPlanner ROADS Overview

SignCAD Systems is pleased to introduce a CAD based, engineering tool called PathPlanner ROADS developed by Simtra. PathPlanner ROADS is an application used for the design and layout of space requirements for Intersections, Roundabouts, Bus terminals, Loading bays, Parking facilities, Congested vehicle access areas and Vehicle maneuvering in tight areas.

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PathPlanner ROADS Feature List

• Base Module
• Standard design vehicle libraries: PathPlanner R3 includes national standard vehicle libraries, amongst others the US AASHTO design vehicles.
• Comprehensive vehicle creation capabilities: The software assists in creating and modifying vehicles. It allows you to model single vehicles and (semi-)trailer combinations with optional rear steered axles. The user friendly interface lets you define properties such as cabin layout, load, and coupling-types.
• Advanced track building: The heads-up track building is intuitive and gives instant results. Simply drag the vehicle to the desired location, or target existing lines, or use the automatic follow function to accurately trace lines. tracks can be built with standard or user defined tracking points attached to the vehicle, with or without an offset. Complex reverse maneuvers can easily be simulated.
• Parking of vehicles: Park vehicles in your drawing by simply inserting them with various reference points.
• Animation and plotting: Easy and flexible plot setup of vehicle body, vehicle swept path, wheel-track surface and user defined plot elements. Swept path areas are easily hatched to enhance the appearance of the simulation. Animations can be viewed in your CAD program, in real-time or other speeds.
• Technical reports and simulation: PathPlanner R3 generates a technical report in rich text format. Reports include images, a steering angle diagram and simulation data. Simulations can be saved, retrieved, hidden, erased and grouped, keeping you in control over your work.
• Presentation Module - New
• Multiple simulations in one presentation: Combine any number of simulations, define separate start times, and select (real time) animation speed. This can be used for capacity analyses in congested traffic situations.
• Display properties: Configure the visibility of vehicles and plot elements before, during, and after animation.
• Create video files: Record single or multiple sessions in an AVI file that can be played back on any PC.
• Vehicle color: Define solid fill colors for moving and parked vehicles in drawing and AVI.
• Presentation management: Save a presentation with all settins such as start, stop, and display settings. It is also possible to retrieve a presentation for editing.

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PathPlanner ROADS Benefits

• Improved Quality
• Verify designs by evaluating space requirements of complex vehicle maneuvers.
• Illustrate your design with clear and accurate animations.
• Added Safety
• Use clearance offsets to safely maneuver around objects.
• Display swept areas of large vehicles, taking into account speed and steering characteristics.
• Discover the limitations of vehicles maneuvering in confined areas.
• Higher Productivity
• Evaluate design options in minutes instead of hours.
• Exchange information on design vehicles and simulation results, thus improving productivity of entire project team.
• Increased Competitiveness
• Stay One Step Ahead of your competitors by producing and presenting highly accurate vehicle simulations, supporting the effectiveness of your designs.

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Specifications

CAD Platform:
PathPlanner ROADS supports AutoCAD® 2000 to 2006 as well as MicroStation® J, and V8 to V8.5.

 

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