SierraSoft Rails

Website

sierrasoft.com

Pricing URL

Official SierraSoft Rails Pricing

$ Details

paid Free Trial €1170.0 / Annually

Platforms

Windows

Release Date

2022 February

Categories

#BIM #Open BIM #Infra BIM #Railway Design #BIM For Infrastructure #BIM-Authoring #3D #CAD

Open Rails

Website

openrails.org

Pricing URL

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$ Details

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Platforms

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Release Date

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Categories

#CMS #Website Builder #Driving #Simulation

SierraSoft Rails features and specs

• User Interface: Beautiful and functional
  The ergonomic and refined User Interface of SierraSoft Rails is focused on the user’s experience. The result is a simple and effective Interface with a wider graphic area and the access to functionalities is natural and more intuitive.
• Graphic engine: Extraordinarily fast
  Based on the special flexible and very high-performance 3D graphic engine, the CAD of SierraSoft Rails is extremely fast and convenient, even with huge quantities of vector data and images.
• Database: A stable base for your projects
  SierraSoft Rails includes a powerful, stable and high-performance database, with an excellent level of data compression, in order to minimize the used space. The security data is ensured by the backup function and SmartSave, which avoid the loss of information in case of unexpected stop of the software (for example a blackout).
• Memory manager: Everything you need without waste
  SierraSoft Rails can use all the memory made available by the Windows 64-bit operating system (64GB). It has an optimized management, which uses just the necessary memory and free memory as soon as possible. The memory management is automatic and smart, in order to make the most of the resources of the computer.
• Data exchange: Fast and accurate data access
  Through the data exchange functionalities SierraSoft Rails can directly read and write CAD data (DXG and DXF) and data of other formats such as GIS, TXT without any dependence on other software. Data exchange recognizes the entities present in various files and transforms them into its internal entities by reproducing their information.
• International: Work without boundaries
  SierraSoft Rails is international by nature and manages different languages (English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French) and several units of measure. You can choose different languages among interface, project data and printouts. So you can work in your favourite language and deliver your work in the language that your client wants.
• Parametric engine: Automate the impossible
  SierraSoft Rails allows you to parameterize complex calculation flows in order to make the management of complex processing operations simple and intuitive.
• Modification and check in real time
  It is possible to control the design like never before, drastically reduce designing time thanks to 3D real time cross-section on planimetry. By changing a parameter everything is updated automatically. The result can be immediately checked even before creating the final project. Maximum control over the entire design and over every detail.
• Dynamic engine - The results in real time
  SierraSoft Rails is equipped with a dynamic processing engine, which combined with the parametric engine allows you to obtain complex results in real time and facilitate all design and modeling activities
• Point clouds: Upload and manage point clouds in a very simple way
  SierraSoft Rails easy handle one or more point clouds of any size. Loading and display are really fast, drawing and extraction functions occur in real time. A special tool “SierraSoft Mass Data Converter” converts LAS, XYZ, PTS, XCF, E57 and DEM GeoTIFF files so that you can manage them with ease.
• Help: Learning by doing
  Learning tools are included in SierraSoft Rails. The Smarthelp guides the user while working with the software by providing context-sensitive information. The user guide of the product is integrated in the Interface through retractable control panels and always available.
• BIM Software: Modeling, sharing, checking
  SierraSoft Rails is a powerful software that allows you to integrate land surveying work, infrastructure design and construction within the processes, guidelines and tools used for BIM. Information exchange, information modeling, information analysis, and information verification occur through the functionality of BIM software extensions (SierraSoft BIM Modeling, SierraSoft BIM Exchange an SierraSoft BIM Checking)
• Mega projects: When size matters
  With SierraSoft Rails you can manage big quantities of data. Only necessary data are loaded into memory and the ones on the disk are automatically compressed in order to create small files. Your projects will have no limits.
• Policy - Free to design where you prefer
  Calculations, checks and policies checks: SierraSoft Infra Design Studio checks if your project complies with the policy. Check the congruence of the design parameters of the axes with the selected policy. Generate and test the visibility diagram and the speed diagram. Generate the speed diagram. The calculation of the superelevations and widenings takes place automatically. The calculation of the overhangs and widenings takes place automatically. Get a detailed report of the verification, element by element, with the provisions of the policy. The software will suggest, where possible, the maximum and minimum values to be adopted. Several policies are already present in the software, and thanks to an open and intuitive system, you can extend the existing regulations with the new ones you need.
• Railway regulations
  • Italy - RFI - Tracciati ferroviari AV/AC • Italy - RFI - Tracciati ferroviari fino a 200 km/h • Italy - RFI - Tracciati ferroviari da 200 km/h a 250 km/h • Italy - RFI - Tracciati ferroviari AV/AC 2023 • Italy - RFI - Tracciati ferroviari fino a 200 km/h 2023

Open Rails features and specs

• Cost
  Open Rails is completely free to use, which makes it accessible to anyone interested in train simulation without the need for a financial investment.
• Compatibility
  It supports content from Microsoft Train Simulator, allowing users to leverage existing assets and expand their experience with a wide range of routes and rolling stock.
• Modding and Customization
  The platform is open-source, which encourages community contributions and allows users to create and share modifications, leading to a diverse range of custom content.
• Performance
  Open Rails is optimized for modern hardware, offering improved graphics, larger worlds, and better performance compared to older train simulators.
• Realism
  The simulator provides high levels of detail in physics and operations, which caters to enthusiasts looking for a realistic train simulation experience.

Possible disadvantages of Open Rails

• Learning Curve
  The complexity of the simulator can be overwhelming for beginners, requiring time and effort to learn and master its features effectively.
• Limited Documentation
  While there is community support, official documentation can be sparse, making it challenging for users to find guidance on specific features or troubleshooting.
• Graphical Limitations
  Despite performance improvements, the graphics of Open Rails may not be as advanced as newer commercial train simulators, which could be a drawback for users seeking cutting-edge visuals.
• Dependence on Community Content
  The quality and availability of content can vary greatly as it primarily relies on community contributions, which may affect the user experience if certain content is unavailable or not up to standard.
• System Requirements
  Although optimized, users may still need a relatively modern computer to run Open Rails smoothly, potentially excluding those with older systems.

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