Autopath includes interactive swept path analysis models that incorporate speed, superelevation, lateral friction, and turn radius algorithms together with more advanced features like turn on stop capability’s, forward and reverse vehicle turn prediction maneuvers, and more. The program provides adaptive horizontal and vertical vehicle swept path analysis linked to centerline road edge or other user-defined lines, polylines, or alignments. With offset options for front and back axle control with path control dynamic changes support and instant analysis updates.
Interactive EasyDrive analysis method provides continuous drive analysis methods and multiple vehicles swept path analysis for the same path. With vehicle plan and profile views for predefined vehicle designs but also custom created user-defined vehicle plans and profile views.
When using AutoCAD ribbons Autopath offers five ribbon tabs:
Create analysis …horizontal and vertical analysis
Vehicle and Settings …vehicle definition and analysis settings
Review …animation and report of analysis
Interfaces …Google Maps Import and Export to Google Maps
Utilities … tools for direct support and documentation material
For the detailed content of each ribbon see the command reference in Help file provided within the software.