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
- 📌[May 15, 2025] Civil Engine – a better 3D visualization engine for transportation
- [Apr 25] Use surface decals in Civil Engine for more realistic road surfaces
- [Apr 22] Beyond Typicals makes Construction Staging exhibits accurate and easy.
- [Apr 21] Use Eased cameras in Civil Engine’s Publisher to effectively tell your project’s story
- [Apr 18] Paint assets onto your Civil Engine base model using the new Brush tool
- [Apr 16] A new kind of visual graphics in Civil Engine
- [Apr 15] Communicate your transformative designs better with Beyond Typicals
- [Apr 11] New heavy trucks coming in Civil Engine
- [Apr 10] Taking a virtual bike ride in Civil Engine with Explorer Mode
- [Apr 9] New Rail with Ties path preset in Civil Engine
- [Apr 3] Inspired Infrastructure – Envisioning a transformed Grey Street in Brisbane
- [Apr 2] Improved water visualization options in Civil Engine
- [Apr 2] Consider using Beyond CAD software for your SS4A funding applications
- [Apr 1] Link the camera to a path in Civil Engine to capture a roadway user’s perspective
- [Mar 31] Animated aircraft coming in Civil Engine
- [Mar 28] Dozens of new patterns for area highlights and pathway arrows in Civil Engine
- 📌[Feb 7] Civil Engine Beta is live! Contact us if you’re interested in joining our Beta test group.
