Learn about enhancements to rail workflows.
New in 2023.2
- Turnout block symbol insertion: Turnout symbols can now be inserted perpendicular to the parent alignments by selecting Object as the Orientation Reference when setting up the label style in the Label Style Composer dialog box.
- US turnout catalogue abbreviations: Updated the abbreviation of critical points in the US turnout catalogue in line with US regulations.
The abbreviations used for critical points in the US catalogue are as follows:
- Stock rail joint: SRJ
- Point of intersection: PITO
- Heel of frog on main: HF_Main
- Heel of frog on diverted: HF_Diverted
- Point of switch: PS
- Heel of switch: HS
- Heel of blade: HB
- Point of frog: ½" PF
- Last long tie on main: LLT_Main
- Last long tie on diverted: LLT_Diverted
- End of turnout on main: ETO_Main
- End of turnout on diverted: ETO_Diverted
New in 2023
- US catalogues and conversion script: A basic US turnout catalogue has been provided. In addition, a set of scripts has been provided for US catalogue conversion. It is supported to convert a Microsoft Excel file of US turnouts into a US catalogue. For more information, see To Convert Data to a Turnout Catalogue.
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Turnout catalogue replacement: To enhance the catalogue management workflow, an existing catalogue can be replaced by another catalogue with the same catalogue name and unit (as they exist within the JSON file).
Note: The catalogue filenames can differ but the ‘name’ within the JSON file must be the same.
The following catalogue modifications are supported:
- Adding and removing models
- Modifying model parameters
- Modifying model parameter values
For more information, see To Replace a Rail Turnout Catalogue.
- Cant Information Label: A new label type, Cant Information, is available. You can add alignment, cant and profile information in these labels, which can be put at any station on an alignment.
Cant Information label styles are available in the Alignment Label Styles collection:
For more information, see To Label Cant Information for a Rail Alignment.
Cant and slope (profile) information can also be added to alignment station offset label styles.