The Most Efficient 3D Visualization Software Available for Transportation
Beyond CAD Inc makes better 3D visualization tools for transportation and civil projects
The Most Efficient 3D Visualization Software Available For civil and Transportation Projects
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Beyond Typicals
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Drag-and-drop 3D typical section creator (PC application) -
Adjustable heights and widths of any section
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Section length adjustment from 10' to 1,000' (100' default)
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More than 100 preset road & bridge section types
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Library of more than 500 placeable 3D assets and decals
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Additional customizable/animated 3D Dynamic Assets
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3D Asset Expansion Packs (Metahuman)
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Change surface textures of sections with 40+ materials
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Auto-generated and customizable labels
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Auto-animated traffic that can be paused or disabled
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Customizable traffic libraries (cars, transit, bikes, pedestrians, etc.)
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Preset and custom retaining walls
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Underground utilities of any size
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Animated and colorized pathway arrows and area highlights
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2D & 3D camera controls including pan & orbit mode
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Render PNG images and MP4 videos in 2D or 3D
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Photo layer import & compositing
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Import 3D files (.fbx & .obj) for custom assets
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Imperial and Metric units
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Edge section locking and width bound guides
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Environment controls (sun, clouds, gradient background)
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Rapid file saving and loading
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Phasing system for alternatives and construction staging
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Multi-section vertical layout mode
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Scene effects for aesthetic styling
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60+ Example Projects
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Free online and one-on-one support and training
Civil Engine
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Visualization engine built just for civil projects (PC Application)
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Requires 'Base Model' from Sketchup or InfraWorks
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Advanced traffic system with intersection controllers
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Powerful Path system for rapid and dynamic asset placement
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Flexible Area system to quickly place assets on surfaces
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Robust 3D asset library with over 700+ objects
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Dynamic assets including animated construction equipment
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A meticulously curated library of realistic textures
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Phasing system for project staging, alternatives and more
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Highly flexible still and animated camera system
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1st and 3rd person views to run, bike or drive your project
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Photo compositing system similar to Beyond Typicals
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Traffic baking to tie specific assets to cameras
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Striping and pavement marking placement using Paths
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Customizable digital message signs and traffic signals
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A Sequencer that allows for video editing-like publishing
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A hiearchy system for organizing assets, paths and more
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Solid save files, auto-backup and undo/redo
Beyond CAD Cloud Access
Cloud Access is a subscription add-on that provides more flexibility for users to access Beyond Typicals or Civil Engine in a browser without any download, installation or powerful PC. Cloud Access is available for all Beyond CAD users whether they have a Free Trial or paid Monthly, Yearly or Enterprise license.
Latest Updates
- [Aug 12] Visualize and communicate design alternatives quickly and clearly with Beyond Typicals
- [Aug 11] Step into your design using Explore Mode in Civil Engine
- [Aug 6] Trying out an AI-animated series about transportation planning best practices
- [Aug 4] See Hikmet’s HasanAliyev St. – Koroglu Metro Station Highway Project visualization made with Civil Engine
- [Aug 4] Sam shares a high-quality Civil Engine beta project by Adam Phillips at Prevision Design
- [Jul 31] Civil Visualizing with Sam | Episode 11 – Adam Roundabout
- [Jul 30] Hikmet Taştan, Project Manager at Proyapı, uses Civil Engine to visualize Microstation files
- [Jul 29] Demonstrating quick-build “daylighting” projects with Civil Engine
- [Jul 25] The “Render Bug” will be fixed soon – for now use the .mxf video format workaround.
- [Jul 24] LinkedIn users are listing Beyond CAD software as professional skills
- [Jul 22] Brian uses the Dynamic Image asset in Civil Engine to revisit a MN roadside staple
- [Jul 17] Brian demonstrates how SketchUp 3D Warehouse assets can supplement Beyond CAD software
- [Jul 16] See how fast Brian can make a 3D road section with Beyond Typicals
- [Jul 15] Civil Visualizing with Sam | Episode 10 – Light Hill Resort
- [Jul 11] Use Civil Engine’s Area tool to quickly populate coverages with trees, grass, water and more
- [Jul 3] From a 2D DWG to Civil Engine Visualization in under 2 hours using SketchUp
- [Jul 2] How to recenter your view in Civil Engine
- 📌[May 15] Civil Engine V1.0 Launch Announcement!
