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.
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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.
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
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | RoadScope | AutoTURN |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Geometry / Swept Path Simulation AutoTURN is the industry standard for CAD-based geometry simulation | ||
CAD Integration (AutoCAD, MicroStation) AutoTURN is a CAD plugin | ||
Turning Envelope Analysis at Intersections AutoTURN provides precise envelope geometry | ||
Whole-Route Constraint Intelligence Bridges, clearances, weight restrictions across the corridor | ||
Field Survey Integration MeasurePRO LiDAR + photo evidence linked to POIs | ||
Permit-Ready Deliverables (PDF, GeoPDF) Permit packages, turn-by-turn, driver briefings | ||
OS/OW Regulations Database (60+ jurisdictions) Authority-by-authority rule lookup | ||
Audit Trails & Stakeholder Communication Defensible record of who saw what, when | ||
Real-Time Team Collaboration Multi-user route review and sign-off | ||
Convoy Execution / Turn-by-Turn Navigation RoadScopeNAV in-cab guidance | ||
Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance Tracking Cross-border permit coordination |
The 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.