Tips Webinar | February 2019

Customizing Vehicles in 2D and 3D

PARTICIPANT Q&A

1. How do you add axles for a truck in 2d? These values are always “grayed” out and not able to be revised?
To add axles to a truck in 2D, make a copy of vehicle to be modified first and then you will be able to reconfigure
it. Guideline vehicles are “locked” to prevent any change to the original model. Feel free to contact our staff at
support@transoftsolutions.com for more guidance.

2. How do you lock a vehicle so that it can’t be revised?

All vehicles in the standard vehicle library are locked to prevent any alterations to the original values associated
with the vehicle. Users with an Advanced permission level or higher, can lock custom vehicles to prevent
revisions.

3. I need to make a dolly train for indoor use but must create it from scratch?
You can use the methods showcased in the webinar to create a vehicle from scratch. Kindly contact
support@transoftsolutions.com for more information about permission levels.

4. Is the webinar recording available for future viewing?

Yes, we will send a link via email to access the recording of the presentation. You can also view all the past
webinars from Transoft Solutions at www.transoftsolutions.com/webinars.

5. My AutoTURN does not have the same options to make and edit vehicles as shown. Is there something that
I need to do with my company to be able to use these tools?
Standard or higher permission levels are required to enable creating or editing vehicles. Your permission level
may be set to Basic. Version 10.2 is required to perform vehicle part swapping. If you are using an older version,
feel free to contact: sales@transoftsolutions.com for further guidance.

6. Will AutoTURN be able to detect any clash between vehicles and ground surface?
AutoTURN Pro can detect conflicts between the 3D vehicle envelope and the ground surface (terrain) as well as
over-head obstacles.

7. Can you help create a vehicle if I don’t know all the vehicle specifications?
It’s best to have all the dimensions, turning characteristics and/or the blueprint of the vehicle to make the
process easier. Our Project Support Services engineers can assist you even when you have missing information.
You can contact them at pss@transoftsolutions.com.

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8. For 3d vehicle path, can we use path control or similar tool to adjust after the path is placed?
Yes, all the editing capabilities of the path control tool are available in 2D as well as 3D arc path simulations.

9. Is this for both the newest version of AutoTURN 10.2 as well as AutoTURN Pro?
The vehicle creation tools are the same for AutoTURN and AutoTURN Pro 10.2.

10. When will AASHTO 2018 be released?

AASHTO 2018 is included in the latest update, Version 10.2.2. If you are currently using Version 10.2, you will
receive an update notification or you can download it here: www.transoftsolutions.com/software-updates. If
you have an earlier version of the software, please contact sales to upgrade to the latest version and access the
AASHTO 2018 library and much more!

11. When copying vehicles, how come you can’t change the axle configurations (truck & trailers) to tandems
or tri-axles, depending on what you need?
Changing axle configurations are possible. Kindly contact us at support@transoftsolutions.com so we can
guide you through it.

12. How do you add a plough and a wing plough to trucks and front loaders?
Adding loads and shapes like plough, bike racks etc. follow the same process of adding loads to a vehicle, as
what was demonstrated in this presentation. Please make sure to choose the datum point such that the load
aligns to the front or side of the vehicle.

13. Are updated vehicle libraries available to download, for free or purchase?
If you are subscribed to our Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) you will always get the latest updates.
Otherwise, you need to upgrade to the latest version of the software to access the latest libraries.

14. Is AutoTURN compatible with latest versions of AutoCAD/Civil 3D?

Yes, it is compatible with the latest AutoCAD, Civil3D & MicroStation Platforms.

15. Can you please let me know how I can get the AutoTURN updates? I currently have AutoTURN Pro 10.2?
If you are subscribed to our Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) you will always get the latest updates. If you
are currently using Version 10.2, you will receive an update notification or you can download it here:
www.transoftsolutions.com/software-updates.

16. Can you customize vehicles in version 10.1?

Yes, vehicle customization is possible in all the versions of AutoTURN and AutoTURN Pro.

17. Is your carparking design software to Australian standard?

ParkCAD 5.0 supports the AS2890 1-2004 Parking Standard for Australia and the AS NZ S28990.6-2009
Accessibility Standard for Australia and New Zealand.

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18. Will vehicle creation technique be compatible to Revit?

Currently creating vehicles is only supported by AutoTURN and AutoTURN Pro. Our Project Support Services can
create custom vehicles for Revit. For more information please contact: pss@transoftsolutions.com.

19. With rear steering dolly trailers, how can the steering rate be effectively calculated in relation to the
prime mover (for say a wind blade transport)?
Steering rate or steering linkage rate is a factor depending upon the vehicle dimensions and turning
characteristics and these values can vary from vehicle to vehicle. In order to effectively calculate steering linkage
relationship, linkage values can be adopted from Steering Linkage graphs published by the manufacturer.
Kindly contact support@transoftsolutions.com so we can assist you further.

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