KobiLabs Swept Path for Autodesk AutoCAD

KobiLabs Swept Path for Autodesk AutoCAD 2027.1.68 is a specialized engineering tool for simulating vehicle turning paths, assessing clearance envelopes, and validating roadway geometry for cars, trucks, buses, articulated vehicles, and emergency response vehicles. Fully integrated into Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D (2027), Swept Path enables designers to drive vehicles through a proposed design (manually or automatically), detect conflicts, and visualize the space a vehicle occupies during turning maneuvers. Version 2027.1.68 continues KobiLabs’ mission of providing transportation engineers with accurate, real-time simulation tools – featuring updated vehicle libraries (AASHTO, NAASRA, UK DMRB, EU, Indian IRC), collision detection, and instant design feedback. Whether designing a roundabout, assessing a warehouse loading dock, or verifying fire truck access, Swept Path delivers the accuracy and efficiency that modern infrastructure design demands.

???? Primary Users

This professional vehicle swept path analysis software is designed for:

  • Highway & Transportation Engineers designing intersections, roundabouts, and highway interchanges.

  • Civil Engineers & Site Planners assessing vehicle maneuverability in parking lots, loading docks, and industrial facilities.

  • Urban Planners & Traffic Engineers evaluating turning radii for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles.

  • Architects & Building Designers designing vehicle access points, garages, and service areas.

  • Municipal & Government Agencies reviewing site plans for compliance with vehicle turning standards.

 

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

???? Vehicle Swept Path Simulation

Vehicle Types:

  • Passenger cars (sedan, SUV, pickup)

  • Single-unit trucks (box truck, dump truck, refuse truck)

  • Buses (transit, school, coach)

  • Semi‑trailers (tractor + trailer), B‑doubles, road trains

  • Fire trucks, ambulances, emergency vehicles

Maneuvers:

  • Turning (90°, 180°, U‑turn)

  • Roundabout navigation

  • Lane change, merging, diverging

  • Parking (parallel, perpendicular, angled)

  • Three‑point turn, alley docking

???? Collision Detection & Clearance Analysis

  • Real‑time conflict highlighting (red zone where vehicle body intersects obstacle)

  • Offset clearance envelope for safety margins (curb, wall, parked cars)

  • Overhang tracking (front/rear, side overhang for trailers)

  • Wheel tracking vs. body swept path (for curb strike assessment)

???? International Vehicle Libraries

Standard / Region Vehicle Templates Included
AASHTO (US) WB‑20, WB‑40, WB‑50, WB‑62, WB‑67, SU, BUS, P, C (fire truck)
NAASRA (Australia) Semi‑trailer, B‑double, Road Train, Bus, Car
UK DMRB HGV (rigid & articulated), Bus, Fire Tender
EU City Bus, Coach, Semi‑trailer (EuroCombi)
India (IRC) Truck (two‑axle, three‑axle), Bus, Car

???? Design Integration (AutoCAD / Civil 3D)

  • Fully native: Runs inside AutoCAD 2027 (no separate viewer)

  • Dynamic link: Modify alignment, curb return, island radius → swept path updates instantaneously

  • Civil 3D corridor compatibility (check superelevation vs. vehicle roll stability for high‑speed turning)

???? Driving Modes

Mode Description
Manual Drive Use keyboard (arrow keys) or mouse to steer, accelerate, brake
Auto‑Path Click start / end points; software computes steering angle profile (constant radius or clothoid‑based)
Steering Wheel Simulation Real‑time steering wheel angle display (deg) for driver / designer check

???? Reporting & Export

  • Swept Path Envelope as Polyline – For design file (DWG)

  • Conflict Log – List of obstacles intersected (type, location, timestamp)

  • Minimum Turning Radius Report – For each vehicle / maneuver

  • Off‑tracking diagram – Front overhang vs. rear overhang

???? What’s New in Version 2027.1.68

  • AutoCAD 2027 & Civil 3D 2027 Compatibility – Full 64‑bit, multi‑core performance

  • Real‑Time Multi-Vehicle Simulation – Simulate two vehicles simultaneously (e.g., fire truck + ambulance passing at roundabout)

  • Steering Angle Animation – Visualize steering input (deg) during maneuver

  • EuroCombi (EMS / Gigaliner) – 25.25m / 60ft long combination (EU)

  • Speed‑Dependent Path Fidelity – Higher speed = wider turn radius modeling

  • Cloud Vehicle Libraries – Pull latest national templates via subscription update