Reverse maneuvers are only possible for vehicles with three or fewer parts (i.e. articulating components).
Reverse maneuvers are always performed at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less with the Turn Wheels From Stop check box selected. Additionally, the first forward maneuver after a reverse maneuver is also performed at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less with the Turn Wheels From Stop check box selected. The Speed can be changed in the second section after a reverse maneuver.
Initiating a reverse maneuver with the Oversteer Corner Path tool will generate a reverse corner path maneuver (no oversteer).
The Reverse Arc Path tool is the only reverse SmartPath Tool available for vehicles with independent rear steering or with multiple trailers that have one or more full trailer parts.
To Generate a Reverse Maneuver
- Click any SmartPath Tool on the AutoTURN Pro ribbon or toolbar.
- Set the vehicle's start position, starting angle, and articulating angles.
- Move the mouse from the front of the vehicle back through the rear axle group.
OR
- In the SmartPath Tools dialog box, click the Switch to Reverse button.
- The vehicle will now be traveling in reverse - performing a reverse maneuver type of the same SmartPath Tool (exception - switching to reverse in the Oversteer Corner Path tool switches to the Reverse Corner Path tool.
- Click a point in the drawing to generate a reverse section.
- Repeat the last step as desired and then right-click to finish the simulation.
To Switch to a Forward Maneuver
- Move the mouse from the back of the vehicle through the front axle group.
OR
- In the SmartPath Tools dialog box, click the Switch to Forward button.
- The vehicle will be traveling forwards.
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