The only solution is to build a 3D model of the terrain as I explain in another post and see what happen below the truck. AutoTURN 11 and AutoTURN Pro 11 are the latest releases of the industry-leading vehicle swept path analysis and turn simulation software. The underside of the AutoTurn pillow has a non-slip surface, to ensure that the device rests firmly on the car seat. The two nylon sides facing each other reduce friction during turning. There is an upgraded version who allows you to works in 3 dimensions, but it doesn’t include the vehicles we use in the wind industry, so it’s not useful. AutoTurn is specially developed for use with car seats to make it easy to enter and exit a vehicle. Third problem, many times it would be useful to simulate problems in 3D, as sometimes the tow get stuck somewhere in a vertical transition. Workaround: I’ve modified a normal trailer (not a wind blade tow), and I use it when I desperately need reverse gear.
#Autoturn software
This is a big, big problem as several times we use it in real word situations. AutoTURN is the vehicle swept path analysis software that engineers rely upon to get projects done on time and on budget. Moreover it is not possible to simulate reverse gear. I’ve replicated several Nooteboom trailers, as we often works with them, using the “personalized vehicle” feature. Open the AutoTURN Online browser window by. Once the files have been extracted on the workstation, the new vehicle database (.sdf extension) can be copied to the vehicle database directory. Generate the swept path analysis as either an arc path or follow path simulation. Main drawbacks: there are only a few special vehicles for wind components transport in the library, so you have to make your own. To import a vehicle: AutoTURN tab > Configure panel > Vehicles > Select library > Import Vehicle button. It is very easy to use and intuitive at the beginning, and it includes the rear wheels remote control used nowadays. The main advantage is that you can check very quickly if you’re going to have a problem somewhere, even if you don’t have a topography (sometimes we work with a blurry Google Earth picture). Working in Vestas at dozen of wind farms worldwide I’ve had the opportunity to use frequently AutoTURN to simulate bends and other complicated maneuvers (for instance in towns or near existing structures) with special transports (mainly wind blades and tower section trailers).Īlthough it is not cheap (the price was almost 1800 € plus VAT: a lot of money, considering that it’s an AutoCAD plug in) I am satisfied with the software.