Savoy swept-path

Savoy Computing in the UK has been quick to launch a new version of its AutoTrack swept-path analysis software to take advantage of the latest AutoCAD 2012 platform.
February 21, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
2902 Savoy Computing in the UK has been quick to launch a new version of its AutoTrack swept-path analysis software to take advantage of the latest AutoCAD 2012 platform.

AutoTrack v9.10 has full native support for all AutoCAD 2012 and the products that sit above it such as Civil 3D in 32-bit and 64-bit variants.

A key feature now is that the drawing algorithms in AutoTrack take advantage of speed enhancements in AutoCAD, especially the temporary graphics displayed while grip editing and dragging. It gives a much more responsive feel says Savoy.

A context-sensitive AutoTrack ribbon has been programmed in so that clicking an AutoTrack object will automatically display the AutoTrack menu ribbon.

BLOB, Savoy's swept-path analysis software, is to be sold in Brazil by N A Tecnologia which becomes an authorised distributor and Savoy Partner. The Brazilian firm provides software, support and training to engineers in Brazil and South America.

Canadian software house 349 Transoft Solutions has taken vehicle swept-path analysis to a new level with the launch of a three-dimensional version of its AutoTURN analyser.

AutoTURN Pro 3D is based on the same calculation engine as the original program, now in version 8, but works with a three-dimensional design view of a road and its junctions based on a digital terrain model. Alternatively a 2D design can be projected onto a DTM says Transoft.

Using a set of special tools the user pulls along a vehicle selected from an extensive library of international vehicle types which the firm says are accurate in detail and dimensions, and the program then calculates the swept-path both horizontally and vertically, alerting the designer to obstacles and terrain conflicts.

It finds ground clearance, distance to objects and height limitations.

A punch-through cross-section can be seen at any point and the program can be used for visualisations for client presentations after the design has been tweaked.



















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