Autodesk Vehicle Tracking is a specialized transportation analysis solution that enables engineers and designers to evaluate vehicle movements directly within the AutoCAD environment. By simulating the paths of steered vehicles, light rail, and aircraft, this software helps professionals validate designs and prevent costly geometry errors before construction begins. It functions as a comprehensive plugin for the Autodesk collection, integrating critical analysis tools directly into familiar design workflows.
Key Features
- Swept Path Analysis: Calculates and visualizes the specific space required for vehicles to execute turns, allowing users to identify clearance issues with curbs, signs, or structures immediately.
- Intelligent Parking Design: Automates the layout of parking rows and bays using dynamic geometric rules, which drastically reduces the time spent drafting complex lots while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Roundabout Design Module: Generates parametric roundabout geometries that adhere to international design guidelines, enabling engineers to adjust lane widths and approach angles dynamically.
- Extensive Vehicle Library: Provides access to a massive database of standard global design vehicles, including AASHTO trucks, buses, emergency vehicles, and aircraft, with options to create custom profiles.
- 3D Animation and Review: Converts 2D path analyses into realistic 3D animations, helping stakeholders visualize vertical clearances and maneuverability on uneven terrain surfaces.
Use Cases
Civil engineering firms rely on this software to verify that large freight trucks can navigate proposed intersections and loading docks without encroachment. Architects and site planners also utilize it to optimize parking capacity for commercial developments while ensuring emergency service vehicles have adequate access.
This tool distinguishes itself by integrating simulation logic directly into the CAD platform, eliminating the need to export data for external validation.
Version 2026 — April 2025
- 2026 Platform Compatibility: Added full support for the 2026 versions of host applications, including AutoCAD 2026, Civil 3D 2026, and other supported vertical products, ensuring seamless integration with the latest design environments.
- Updated Vehicle Libraries: Expanded and updated the global vehicle database to include the latest manufacturer specifications and regional design standards, ensuring compliance with current transportation regulations.
- Stability and Performance Enhancements: Addressed various reported issues to improve overall software stability and simulation performance, specifically optimizing interactions within complex drawing files.
