AutoTURN vs RoadScope
AutoTURN vs RoadScope
AutoTURN is an engineering geometry simulation tool used inside CAD to verify whether a vehicle can physically make a specific turn. RoadScope is a route intelligence and documentation platform used to plan, permit, defend, and execute the entire OS/OW route.
AutoTURN answers "Can the vehicle make the turn?" RoadScope answers "Can the route actually be executed, permitted, defended, and managed?" They are complementary, not substitutes — most professional teams use both.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | RoadScope | AutoTURN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Geometry / Swept Path Simulation | RoadScope: partial | AutoTURN: yes | AutoTURN is the industry standard for CAD-based geometry simulation |
| CAD Integration (AutoCAD, MicroStation) | RoadScope: no | AutoTURN: yes | AutoTURN is a CAD plugin |
| Turning Envelope Analysis at Intersections | RoadScope: partial | AutoTURN: yes | AutoTURN provides precise envelope geometry |
| Whole-Route Constraint Intelligence | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | Bridges, clearances, weight restrictions across the corridor |
| Field Survey Integration | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | MeasurePRO LiDAR + photo evidence linked to POIs |
| Permit-Ready Deliverables (PDF, GeoPDF) | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | Permit packages, turn-by-turn, driver briefings |
| OS/OW Regulations Database (60+ jurisdictions) | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | Authority-by-authority rule lookup |
| Audit Trails & Stakeholder Communication | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | Defensible record of who saw what, when |
| Real-Time Team Collaboration | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | Multi-user route review and sign-off |
| Convoy Execution / Turn-by-Turn Navigation | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | RoadScopeNAV in-cab guidance |
| Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance Tracking | RoadScope: yes | AutoTURN: no | Cross-border permit coordination |
AutoTURN Strengths
- Industry-standard vehicle geometry simulation
- Precise swept path calculations at the intersection level
- Tight integration with AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Trusted by engineering consultants for design review
AutoTURN Limitations for OS/OW
- CAD-bound — not a route-planning or field tool
- No constraint database, no permit documentation, no audit trail
- No field survey integration or mobile capture
- No multi-jurisdiction regulations or stakeholder workflow
Verdict
Use AutoTURN for precise geometry verification at critical intersections. Use RoadScope for the complete route intelligence workflow — survey, constraint analysis, permit packages, stakeholder delivery, and convoy execution. Most professional OS/OW teams use both, side by side.