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What is Softree Optimal?

By integrating optimization software into your geometric design workflow, you can create more cost-effective roads, highways, and corridors, allowing for the rapid production of economical designs. Utilizing Softree Optimal, an innovative alignment optimization tool, designers can significantly improve both the vertical and horizontal alignments of their projects. This software determines the most cost-efficient vertical alignment by evaluating the topography, the initial horizontal alignment, and various user-defined design criteria and limitations. Furthermore, the newly introduced horizontal alignment optimization feature enhances designs, ensuring they comply with all required standards and constraints while consistently identifying the cheapest vertical alignment. Focusing on vertical optimization alone can result in construction cost reductions of 10-30% or even more, depending on project specifics, while horizontal optimization can yield remarkable savings, frequently surpassing 50%. This comprehensive strategy not only simplifies the design process but also greatly enhances the efficiency and sustainability of the overall project, making it an essential approach for modern infrastructure development. By leveraging such advanced tools and techniques, engineers can ensure that they deliver high-quality, budget-friendly solutions that are also environmentally responsible.

What is Civil 3D?

Civil 3D® is an advanced civil engineering design software that significantly boosts Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities by providing a suite of integrated tools designed to enhance the processes of drafting, design, and construction documentation. It enables users to conduct grading design analyses tailored to specific project needs, showcasing its unique Grading Optimization feature, which is only available in Civil 3D and comes as part of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. This software transforms the way professionals interact with design models, offering improved navigation and visualization capabilities within Civil 3D. Moreover, the inclusion of Project Explorer, also available in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection, enriches the user experience even further. With Civil 3D®, various workflows are optimized for tasks such as surface modeling, corridor design, site planning, and drainage systems, as well as for generating detailed documentation and plans. Additionally, it facilitates secure access to Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from multiple locations and organizations, all integrated within a cohesive data environment that enhances collaboration. As a result, Civil 3D® significantly empowers civil engineers, allowing them to work more effectively and collaboratively across diverse projects and teams, ultimately leading to improved project outcomes. The software's ability to adapt to different engineering challenges ensures that it remains a vital tool for modern civil engineering practices.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

RoadEng Civil Engineer

Integrations Supported

Autodesk Docs
Autodesk Viewer
BIM Collaborate Pro
BIMcollab
CTC Software CIM Project Suite
Causeway Professional Design Suite
Civil Site Design
Dynamo BIM
HiveDrive
InEight
KeySCAPE
Kobi Toolkit
Plateia
Plex-Earth
Revit
Section 3D
SuperMap GIS
nanoCAD Topoplan

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Add on to RoadEng
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

$2,430 per year
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

Windows

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows
Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Softree Technical Systems

Date Founded

1989

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

www.softree.com/products/optimization

Company Facts

Organization Name

Autodesk

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview

Categories and Features

Civil Engineering

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Categories and Features

BIM

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CAD

Not specified

Civil Engineering

Not specified

Construction Design

Not specified

Industrial Design

Not specified

Land Survey

Not specified

Surface Modeling

Not specified

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