Content Tab (Create Turnout Dialog Box)

Use the Content tab to define the type of turnout to create and other parameters.

Content Catalog

Specifies the catalog to use for creating the turnout. Select from the drop-down list or click to display the Turnout Catalog dialog box where you can load another catalog. These files are stored in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D 2022\enu\Data\Railway Design Standards\Turnout\ by default.

Turnout Type

Specifies the type of turnout:

• Simple
  
• Equilateral
  
• Crossing
  
• Combined Crossing
  
• Three way turnout
  

Filter (Angle Tangent)

Specifies the angle of the turnout. Smaller angles create more gradual turnouts.

Model

Specifies the model of the turnout. The available models at the specified angle in the turnout catalog file are shown in the drop-down list.

Direction

Specifies the direction, either forward or backward, according to the stationing of the alignment. You can adjust the direction and side using a grip after the turnout is created. For more information, see To Grip Edit Rail Turnouts.

Side

Specifies the side of the alignment, either left or right, according to the stationing of the alignment. You can adjust the side using a grip after the turnout is created.

Insertion Point

Specifies the insertion point for the turnout:

• Stock Rail Joint
• Point of Switch
• Point of Intersection
• Heel of Frog on Main
• Heel of Frog on Diverted

Type of Turnout	Stock Rail Joint	Point of Switch	Point of Intersection	Heel of Frog on Main	Heel of Frog on Diverted
Simple
Equilateral
Crossing
Combined Crossing
Three Way Turnout

Parameters

Specifies additional parameters for the turnout:

• Design Speed
• Exit Curve Type: These values vary depending on what is available in the turnout catalog. For example, available types might be None, Straight, Curve, and Reverse Curve.
• Extend Length: Extends the length of the straight line after the exit curve by a specified amount.