Vehicle Swept Paths
Check vehicle clearance and manoeuvring directly in ALLPLAN. Calculate the space required and the envelopes with a live preview, edit the path interactively and prove feasibility before construction — without costly design errors.
See the add-on in action
A short overview of what the swept-path tool can do inside ALLPLAN.
Everything you need to prove clearance
From interactive calculation to verification against standards — in one tool.
Interactive calculation of vehicle paths
Dynamic, editable paths with a live preview and editing handles.
Forward and reverse driving
Including steering checks and S-manoeuvres (2-point and 3-point turns).
Pre-configured vehicles
Cars, tractor units, articulated lorries and buses, concrete mixers, tippers, tractors with trailers, combine harvesters and more.
Turning-radius calculation
Turning radius, curves and circular tracks in line with the regulations.
Multiple display modes
Vehicle outlines, tyres, envelopes, front and rear axle curves, axle curves and overhang curves.
Custom vehicle editor
Drag-and-drop copying, user modifications, and saving to and loading from the catalogue.
Verification against standards
FGSV 287 (2020), FGSV 283 (2005), VSS 40198a (2019) and VSS SN 640271a (1990).
Driving along a defined axis
Guiding the vehicle along a predefined axis and modelling loads and overhangs.
Supported vehicles
An extensive library of vehicle types — from passenger cars to special-purpose and agricultural vehicles.
Examples from practice
Manoeuvres, ramp checks, overhangs and special vehicles in real situations.
Articulated-lorry manoeuvre
Checking the clearance of an articulated lorry through a bend, showing the envelope and the swept paths of every axle.
Steering angle and arc length
Interactive navigation along the path by steering angle and arc length, with real-time calculation.
Ramp check with a trailer
Checking that a vehicle with a trailer clears a ramp and gradient transition without grounding the chassis.
Double-articulated bus
Simulation of a double-articulated bus with a steered rear axle in tight bends.
Snow plough with a front overhang
Showing the front overhang of a municipal vehicle (snow plough) and its path when turning.
Tractor unit with trailers
Swept paths of a tractor with one or more trailers for agricultural and narrow access roads.
Vehicle editor
A custom vehicle editor with dimension changes, and saving to and loading from the catalogue.
Concrete mixer diagram
The diagram and dimensions of a concrete mixer as a template for an accurate manoeuvre calculation.
Transparent envelope display
A transparent envelope fill for a clear view of overlaps and the space taken up.
Examples and instructions
Practical examples and instructions for working with the tool.
Ramp check with a swept path
Example from practice — industry
Saving and loading vehicles
Detailed view and overhang
Technical data
- Manufacturer
- CDS Bausoftware AG · Switzerland
- ALLPLAN
- Version 2021 or newer (functions optimised for 2024 and newer)
- Interface languages
- Croatian, German, English, Italian, French
- Scope
- Terrain and excavation · traffic and infrastructure design
- Standards
- FGSV 287 (2020)FGSV 283 (2005)VSS 40198a (2019)VSS SN 640271a (1990)
Licensing and trial period
Full functionality, no obligation
One user / e-mail
All workstations in the office
With registration at campus.allplan.com
For pricing and licensing, request a quote — we will come back to you with an offer tailored to your office.
Related add-ons
Tools that are often used alongside this one, in the same workflow.
Try Vehicle Swept Paths
Download the trial and use the tool for 14 days with no obligation, or get in touch for a demo or a quote.
The add-on is developed and maintained by CDS Bausoftware AG (Switzerland). The information and media on this page are taken from the manufacturer's original page: cds-schleppkurve.ch.