Supported Autodesk Products: AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012
Compatible / Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit) / Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008
Supported Languages: English, French, German

TORUS is technologically advanced CAD software for designing modern roundabouts based on either design vehicle tire tracking or regional design rules. TORUS revolutionizes the way roundabouts are designed by minimizing the number of cycles in the design process while also incorporating speed, design vehicle and sight distance checks.

COME FULL CIRCLE WITH A TOTAL DESIGN SOLUTION
Powered by the trusted AutoTURN engine, TORUS uses the patent pending Vehicle Envelope Method of design to generate roundabout geometry with vehicle swept paths. This innovative approach allows for real-time, interactive designing and dynamically updates any changes made to the entire roundabout layout.

WHAT’S NEW IN TORUS VERSION 3.0
The new release of TORUS Roundabouts adds integration with SIDRA INTERSECTION 5.1 for vehicle capacity analysis. Users can now synchronize key geometric data and import capacity analysis information (fuel consumption, emission, costs, delay, capacity, speed, volume and queue) into TORUS. Other major design features and improvements in TORUS Roundabouts also include:

• Area Estimation Report: Choose different areas of the roundabout for quick cost estimations during the planning stages.
• Angle of Visibility: Check the driver’s visibility angle between two approach legs for oncoming traffic.
• Dynamic Grip-point Control: Change a roundabout’s reference geometry (e.g. line, arc, polyline/complex chain) on-the-fly using grip points. This makes evaluating different vehicle entry deflections, fastest paths, and sight lines a much easier process.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Generate roundabouts based on vehicle movements and clearance offsets. Productivity is enhanced by using vehicle maneuvering and speeds as design criteria.
• Drag and place the central island and inscribed circle which dynamically updates the entire design. Add and set leg parameters (entry/exit, offsets, widths, bypass lanes, and curb rounding).

• Generate roundabout grading with contours lines, crown alignments, and cross slopes to review drainage patterns in 3D.
• Fastest paths for a roundabout can be calculated, drawn and automatically updated based on offsets from reference geometries.
• Generate different types of sight lines including: approaches to crosswalk, yield line, and circulatory lanes.
• Save, recall, and display multiple roundabout iterations for design review and comparison.
• Generate multiple vehicle entry curves at roundabout entrances.
• 3D roundabout surface grading with LandXML export support.

SUPPORT & TRAINING

Technical support and training are available. Call to inquire or visit the website for more information.

WHERE TO BUY

Buy directly from Transoft Solutions or through an authorized reseller. Visit the website for more details on purchasing TORUS.