Release Notes for AviPLAN Airside Pro
2024 (5.0.2)
This document describes the notable changes made to AviPLAN Airside Pro since version 1.0.
[A] AutoCAD® specific
[M] MicroStation® specific
[B] BricsCAD® specific.
2024 (5.0.2)
Software Update | Released 24 June 2024
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 21 December 2023.
From AviPLAN version 2024 onwards, Bentley PowerDraft is no longer supported.
Note: Once drawings have been saved using this version, they cannot be opened with versions prior to 5.0.0!
Corrected/Changed functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Due to an issue in the AutoCAD 2025 initial release, in 2D wireframe view, some session elements are not displayed without manual screen regeneration.
A future AutoCAD 2025 release, expected in Q2 2024, is required to resolve this problem.
Group Path
Some path elements would not display correctly for Group Path sessions with multiple (split) sections.
Stand
Under given circumstances, fuel pits were incorrectly reported as "Under wing" with misparking active.
With four engine airplanes, the ASL wing clearance distance could be incorrectly drawn from the outer engine instead of the wing edge.
AviPLAN could crash when opening drawings created with version 2024.5.0.0 or earlier that contain Stand sessions.
General
Clicking in the drawing during session calculation, could cause MicroStation to hang.
Sessions created with version 2024.5.0.0 with user-defined engine suction danger areas displayed, could become corrupted when opened with 2024.5.0.1.
2024 (5.0.1)
Software Update | Released 15 April 2024
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 21 December 2023.
From AviPLAN version 2024 onwards, Bentley PowerDraft is no longer supported.
Note: Once drawings have been saved using this version, they cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk Civil 3D® 2025
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2025
Path
For airplanes, the effective steering angle and the current limit can now be dynamically displayed at the nose gear during path creation.
In target construction mode, the segment is now limited to the end of the selected drawing element.
Note: Holding the Shift key will override the limit and allow the current segment construction to continue beyond the element end.
To better identify individual sections of a Path, they are now highlighted in the drawing when selected in the Session Manager.
Group Path
To better identify individual sections of a Group Path they are now highlighted in the drawing when selected in the Session Manager.
Group Lead-in
Improvements have been made to visualization of the airplane cloud and the adjustment of steering limits during segment creation.
Stand
Improvements have been made to the migration process to preserve previous version display settings for service arrangements.
In the Stand dialog, side tabs for Bridge, Lead-in line, Services, etc., now resize to suit label length.
Now, when highlight mode is selected, displayed service points for the selected airplane are also highlighted.
Bridges that cannot dock due to exceeded drive column or tunnel slope limits, are now shown in red.
A new footer/status bar has been added to the Stand command dialog, with a count of airplanes, docking, and error status.
Fillet
It is now possible to select an aircraft group from an existing session in the current drawing for Fillet sessions.
Drawing Manager
When applying property templates, there is now an option "Don't apply layer/levels" to retain current layers but change all other properties.
User-defined element labels are now unique and cannot be duplicated inside a session.
It is now possible to create a batch of reports from a multiple selection of any common session type in the Drawing Manager.
In sessions with multiple airplanes, those not displayed are now shown blue in the session column.
Session Manager
When applying property templates, there is now an option "Don't apply layer/levels" to retain current layers but change all other properties.
User-defined element labels are now unique and cannot be duplicated inside a session.
It is now possible to set element properties for airplanes placed along a Fillet session route.
In sessions with multiple airplanes, those not displayed are now shown blue in the session column.
Group Manager
With Group Manager, it is now possible to create groups per lead-in line when a stand with multiple lead-in lines is selected.
Object Selection Dialog
It is now possible to name and save filter and column configurations for easy repeated use.
General
To help prevent user data loss due to upgrade and reinstallations, the local user (system) database is now stored in a public folder in the Windows user structure.
Previously: C:\ProgramData\Transoft Solutions\AviPLAN Airside Pro 2024.5.0\UsersData.db
Now: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Transoft Solutions\AviPLAN Airside Pro 2024.5.0\UsersData.db
A new "Recalculate" button has been added to all session command dialogs to further ensure correct results are being displayed.
Known problems and limitations
Terrain
Using Autodesk Civil 3D, with the STARTUP variable set to 1 or 2, C3D surfaces are not correctly recognized.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
During pushback, while in reversing mode, moving the cursor forward of the airplane, could cause AviPLAN to hang.
Path errors occurred when reversing a vehicle combination containing trailer with an offset hitch.
Improvements have been made to the pushback algorithm to correct errors that could occur in target mode, when the pointer was placed forward of the main gear center.
AviPLAN could, in rare circumstances, crash when the nose-gear or pilot eye marking was on.
Session import could fail, if the original version of the session being imported still existed in the current drawing.
Stand
Under the circumstance, that an airplane with a configured service arrangement was removed from a session, a crash could occur when the session was reopened.
In rare circumstances, removing a bridge from a stand session could cause a crash.
Changes made to user-defined bridges in the Bridge Editor were not automatically updated in sessions where they were used.
Stand .odt reports showed a wrong value for tunnel slope for the parked bridge.
Session import could fail, if the original version of the session being imported still existed in the current drawing.
AivPLAN crashed if the Lead-in line(s) element was selected in Session Manager before any lead-in lines had been added.
AviPLAN could crash when opening drawings created with version 5.0.0 or earlier that contain Stand sessions.
Drawing Manager
Changing the session layer/level for Fillet sessions did not correctly change layer/level for all elements.
After clicking "Discard changes" while assigning or removing layers for conflict analysis, the changes were not being discarded.
Session Manager
Changing the session layer/level for Fillet sessions did not correctly change layer/level for all elements.
After clicking "Discard changes" while assigning or removing layers for conflict analysis, the changes were not being discarded.
Vehicle Editor
Using a % character in a session name could cause a crash when the object was used.
Bridge Editor
Changes made to user-defined bridges in the Bridge Editor were not automatically updated in sessions where they were used.
Create Presentation
In 3D presentations using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, moving objects were not displayed while in preview mode.
Settings
Default settings for Session layer/level and Dimension style were not being correctly saved to the drawing data.
2024 (5.0.0.50)
Software Update | Released 17 January 2024
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 21 December 2023.
From AviPLAN version 2024 onwards, Bentley PowerDraft is no longer supported.
Note: Once drawings have been saved using this version, they cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
Group Path
For Group Path and Group Lead-in the max. number of airplanes is now limited to 200.
Stand
In Stand .odt reports, the fixed installations results table now always shows an installation label.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
Applying a properties template that removed sections from the path could cause AviPLAN to crash.
Group Path
Under certain conditions, dragging the section splitter of a Group Path could cause AviPLAN to crash.
Service Editor
When opening custom service arrangements in the Service Edtior, only the first entry in the selection list could be opened.
2024 (5.0.0.49)
Software Update | Released 20 December 2023
Includes increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 21 December 2023.
From AviPLAN version 2024 onwards, Bentley PowerDraft is no longer supported.
Note: Once drawings have been saved using this version, they cannot be opened with version previous to 2024!
Corrected/Changed functionality
Stand
Apron Safety Line status text was wrongly shown in the Stop Line column of the Stand Results Dialog.
Park
A crash could occur when a template was applied to an airplane combination.
Create Presentation
The available Presentation video formats, AVI, WMF and MP4, now have separate user settings.
Note: To improve video presentation quality, the default bitrate is now retrieved from the resolution set for the primary monitor.
Setup
[A] [B] The Group Lead-in icon was missing from the button in the command ribbon.
Object Selection Dialog
In Select Object dialog, some vehicles were shown as "hidden by filters" although no user filter had been set.
Data Manager
Templates imported into data manager were sometimes invalid with no name.
2024 (5.0.0.46)
Software Update | Released 06 December 2023
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 21 November 2023.
From AviPLAN version 2024 onwards, Bentley PowerDraft is no longer supported.
Note: Once drawings have been saved using this version, they cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
AviPLAN is now compatible with Bentley's OpenRoads Designer 2023
AviPLAN is now compatible with BricsCAD 24
Path
For better understanding of space requirements, a rotor circle element can now be displayed for helicopters and VTOLs.
A selection of insertion points has been added for improved placement when parking VTOL aircraft.
A selection of insertion points has been added for improved placement when parking helicopters.
It is now possible to create combinations for pushing and pulling wheeled helicopters and VTOLs.
Helicopter path elements for taxiway ground and hover clearances can now be displayed.
A new insertion point "Pilot ground view distance" has been added for placing airplanes.
Group Path
It is now possible to start a new group path at the leading end of another group path using SmartStart.
It is now possible to set a limit for effective nose gear steering angle for Group Paths.
It is now possible to change the construction point after construction of Group Paths.
A warning is now given if layers assigned for use with Conflict Analysis have been deleted or renamed in the current drawing.
Note: The user will be requested to review and correct missing or renamed layers, as the Conflict Analysis results may differ from those of the original.
Group Lead-in
New 'Group Lead-in' command has been introduced for creating stand entry paths with a group of airplanes.
New Conflict Analysis functionality to detect conflicts with in-pavement stand facilities and other infrastructure.
Stand
It is now possible to set a maximum width (i.e., wingspan) value for stands.
To compliment the new stand width limits, width limit lines have been added to lead-in line properties.
A warning is now given if layers assigned for use with Conflict Analysis have been deleted or renamed in the current drawing.
Note: The user will be requested to review and correct missing or renamed layers, as the Conflict Analysis results may differ from those of the original.
It is now possible to hide/show all displayed elements per lead-in line by right clicking the lead-in line name and selecting "Hide/Show".
It is now possible to detect conflicts for individual airplanes parked within clearance limits of adjacent stands. .
Park
For better understanding of space requirements, a rotor circle element can now be displayed for helicopters and VTOLs.
A selection of insertion points has been added for improved placement when parking VTOL aircraft.
A selection of insertion points has been added for improved placement when parking helicopters.
A new insertion point "Pilot ground view distance" has been added for placing airplanes.
Drawing Manager
The Session Manager in the command ribbon is now known as the Drawing Manager.
Settings templates for jet blast colors are now saved and applied from the new Drawing Settings tab.
Clearance box settings templates are now saved and applied from the new Drawing Settings tab.
The Terrains and Conflict Analysis tabs are now found under the Drawing Settings tab of the Drawing Manager
It now only requires one click to access the color table and transparency setting from the session manager.
Improvements have been made to the handling of property templates for sessions containing service arrangements.
It is now possible to generate a batch of .odt Stand and Path reports from a multiple selection of sessions.
A NEW 'Save view display' option has been added to the Drawing Manager command.
Session Manager
The Session Manager in the command ribbon is now known as the Drawing Manager.
To allow interactive changes from within the command, Drawing Settings can now be accessed from the Session Manager
Clearance box settings templates are now saved and applied from the new Drawing Settings tab.
Settings templates for jet blast colors are now saved and applied from the new Drawing Settings tab.
Conflict analysis layer/level assignment is now done from the Drawing Manager or interactively from the Session Manager.
For better understanding of space requirements, a rotor circle element can now be displayed for helicopters and VTOLs.
The Terrains and Conflict Analysis tabs are now found under the Drawing Settings tab of the Drawing Manager
From the Other Sessions tab in the Session Manager, it is now possible to set the focus to any session by selecting it from the drawing.
A right-click context menu has been added to the root folder for each session type for showing or hiding all sessions.
The following options are now available for airplane labels: Model, ICAO designator, and IATA code.
Helicopter path elements for taxiway ground and hover clearances can now be displayed.
It is now possible to display the rotor circle for helicopters from the Session Manager.
TLOF, FATO and Safety area for helicopters can now be drawn in a square or circular form.
It now only requires one click to access the color table and transparency setting from the session manager.
It is now possible to hide/show all displayed elements per lead-in line by right clicking the lead-in line name and selecting "Hide/Show".
It is now possible to modify, configure and create Service Arrangements from within commands via the Session Manager.
Improvements have been made to the handling of property templates for sessions containing service arrangements.
It is now possible to generate a batch of .odt Stand and Path reports from a multiple selection of sessions.
A user-defined option has been added for Engine Suction Danger Areas.
A 2D element has been added for most airplanes that defines an area on the ground that is not visible to the pilot(s).
Data Manager
Clearance box offset and Jet blast color settings now have individual templates.
Note: Upon migration to this version, settings templates from previous versions will be separated into individual templates for Clearance box offsets, Jet blast colors and Drawing settings. Drawing settings templates now only contain unit values and the selected regulation.
During migration to this version, drawing settings templates will be split off into separate templates for Units and regulations, Clearance box and Jet blast colors.
Note: Jet blast and Clearance box settings have been moved to the Drawing Settings tab of the Drawing and Session Manager.
Service Editor
It is now possible to modify, configure and create Service Arrangements from within commands via the Session Manager.
Create Presentation
2D and 3D presentation videos can now be created in MP4 (H.264/AVC) format.
Settings
During migration to this version, drawing settings templates will be split off into separate templates for Units and regulations, Clearance box and Jet blast colors.
Note: Jet blast and Clearance box settings have been moved to the Drawing Settings tab of the Drawing and Session Manager.
Conflict analysis layer/level assignment is now done from the Drawing Manager or interactively from the Session Manager.
Object Selection Dialog
Where available, single engine jet blast dimensions now have their own column in the object selection dialog.
A column with pilot view distance from the aircraft nose has been added to the Select object dialogue.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
The steered wheels on tugs in a push back combination were drawn at incorrect angles during animation.
Stand
Manually added docked airplanes can now be placed on a stop line at lead-in line origin.
The Export to CSV button for apron safety line conflict analysis results was sometimes wrongly set inactive.
Create Presentation
It was not possible to display jet blast contours at start or end of paths in presentations.
Settings
With working unit set to feet and ICAO as regulation, wrong clearances could be drawn.
4.0.3
Software Update | Released 14 July 2023
Includes new CAD platform compatibility.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 29 November 2022.
Please note: AviPLAN is now 64-bit only. Compatibility with 32-bit CAD platforms, including Bentley MicroStation® V8i, has been discontinued.
Please note: Support for Bentley PowerDraft will be discontinued from November 2023.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
AviPLAN is now compatible with MicroStation 2023.
4.0.2
Software Update | Released 4 April 2023
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 29 November 2022.
Please note: AviPLAN is now 64-bit only. Compatibility with 32-bit CAD platforms, including Bentley MicroStation® V8i, has been discontinued.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2024.
Autodesk Civil 3D® 2024.
Stand
Under the bridge tab "More" options, the Tunnel length column has been replaced with Operating length.
It is now possible to define the amount and direction of tunnel slope for parked bridges.
Settings
AviPLAN is now compliant with ICAO Annex 14, Ninth Edition, July 22, Amendment 17, no program changes were required.
Object Selection Dialog
Helicopter D-value can now be seen and used for sorting and filtering in the Object Selection dialog.
For better filtering in the object selection dialog, helicopters have now been divided into Commercial (GA) and Military types.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Stand
It was not possible to drag an airplane to a stop bar placed exactly at the origin of the lead in line.
Data Manager
Park and Path sessions from Airside Pro could not be imported via Data Manager to Turn Pro installations.
4.0.1
Software Upgrade | Released 23 January 2023
Includes performance and functionality improvements and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 29 November 2022.
Please note: AviPLAN is now 64-bit only. Compatibility with 32-bit CAD platforms, including Bentley MicroStation® V8i, has been discontinued.
New/Improved functionality
Path
Further refinements have been made to TaxiBot path simulation.
Stand
Maximum value for the operational radius of fixed services has been increased to 100m/300ft.
Corrected/Changed functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Creating or moving a session to a Terrain in C3D 2023 could cause a crash.
Path
Smart target did not align correctly when targeting a single TaxiBot to TaxiBot-airplane combination.
Undoing a follow path to the beginning and then restarting the path could cause a crash.
Pushback tractors were not being stored in the recently used list for tow truck combination selection.
Stand
Stand conflict analysis now reacts faster due to calculation and redraw optimization.
All airplanes with docking or positioning errors are now highlighted in red.
Service point symbols were hidden in the drawing if the 'Airplane' element was switched off for Stand sessions.
Regression in 4.0.0
Park
Pushback tractors were not being stored in the recently used list for tow truck combination selection.
Data Manager
Park and Path sessions from Airside Pro could not be imported via Data Manager to Turn Pro installations.
4.0.0
Software Upgrade | Released 29 November 2022
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 29 November 2022.
Please note: AviPLAN is now 64-bit only. Compatibility with 32-bit CAD platforms, including Bentley MicroStation® V8i, has been discontinued.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Bricsys BricsCAD® V23.
Path
Helicopters and VTOL objects can now use 'Turn on the spot' for direct and oversteer turns during path construction.
TaxiBots are now always aligned with aircraft during simulated movement.
Stand
A new function, rotate lead-in line around point, has been added.
Conflict analysis can now check clearance between airplanes and apron safety lines
Stand to Stand (Adjacency) conflicts are now listed in the Adjacency tab of the results dialogue.
It is now possible to hide all adjacency conflict markers while conflict analysis is still active.
Side tabs have been added for easier handling of stand conflict analysis settings.
In the Stand command dialogue, a new checkbox has been added to control display of adjacency conflict markers for the current stand.
For easy filtering of Apron safety line and Bridge conflict results, extra tabs have been added to the stand results dialogue.
A results matrix can now be exported in CSV format from the results dialogue for bridge and apron safety line conflicts.
New airplane to apron safety line conflict detection has own property settings.
All passenger boarding bridges now consider electrical (soft) limits. As a result, the full operational length of several bridge types has been reduced.
Users are now prompted to apply a buffer to tunnel extension and retraction limits.
In the object selection dialogue, bridge type and status are now in separate columns.
Misparking can now be deactivated via a single check box.
Session Manager
New airplane to apron safety line conflict detection has own property settings.
A combo box has been added with airplane cloud display options i.e., docked or not docked. Not placed airplanes are now excluded from the airplane cloud.
Settings
A default Session layer (level) will now be created and saved to the CAD-file when using AviPLAN Airside Pro for the first time in a drawing.
CAD dimension styles can now be selected from the settings dialogue to replace the AviPLAN Airside Pro proprietary style for apron safety line and bridge conflict analysis.
A new tab "Apron safety lines" has been added to the Conflict Analysis settings to select drawing layers (levels) for conflict and compliance analysis.
A conflict adjacency tab with activation and display controls has been added to the conflict analysis master settings.
It is now possible to hide all adjacency conflict markers while conflict analysis is still active.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Stand
Stand result values for height above ground of attached services showed last attached instead of most critical.
Session Manager
Changing Group Path jet blast categories wasn't working, only breakaway thrust could be displayed.
Changing element properties for a multiple selection of sessions did not redraw all elements.
Service Editor
A crash could occur after inserting and rotating a vehicle for the first time.
Creating a service arrangement from an existing user defined arrangement would inadvertently overwrite the original.
3.2.1
Software Upgrade | Released 15 August 2022
Includes bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 16 May 2022.
Please note: Compatibility with 32-bit CAD platforms, including Bentley MicroStation® V8i, will be discontinued in AviPLAN 4.
New/Improved functionality
Stand
On stands with multiple bridges, and user settings that allow multiple docking alternatives to any of the placed airplanes, AviPLAN will now dock where possible, even where only one of the bridges can be docked.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
A crash could occur when creating paths with very long segments.
Stand
Stop bar minimum distance limits were not correct if drawing unit was imperial.
Rotunda height limits were not correct when drawing was in inch.
Regression in version 3.2.0
Docking error status in the drawing were not always updated after the error was corrected.
A crash could occur after an airplane or stop line was deleted if 'Isolate/Highlight selection' mode was active.
When adding or moving a bridge on a terrain, the ghosted preview was displayed at the incorrect elevation.
Session Manager
Vehicle body swept surfaces were not always correctly drawn for user-defined vehicles.
Regression in version 3.0.2
Service point symbols were hidden in the drawing if the 'Airplane' element was switched off for Stand sessions.
Regression in version 3.1.0
Nose-gear/cockpit markings could be incorrect for oversteer turns that spanned more than 180 degrees.
Bridge Editor
It wasn't always possible to set drive column data for some specific bridges.
Create Presentation
A crash could occur when animating bridge docking/retraction movements.
Regression in version 3.2.0
A crash could occur, under certain circumstances, when adding a stand docking/retraction session if it used a terrain.
Regression in version 3.2.0
3.2.0
Software Upgrade | Released 16 May 2022
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, regulation revisions, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 16 May 2022.
Please note: Compatibility with 32-bit CAD platforms, including Bentley MicroStation® V8i, will be discontinued in AviPLAN 4.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2023.
Autodesk Civil 3D® 2023.
Regulations
Various revisions made in accordance with FAA AC 150/5300-13B (March 2022).
Including corrections logged in Errata Sheet from 12 May 2022.
Updated supported EASA regulation to CS-ADR-DSN Issue 6 (March 2022).
No changes to AviPLAN Airside Pro required.
When a supported regulation is revised, AviPLAN Airside Pro now offers the option to update drawings/sessions with the new default values or keep existing values as user-defined.
Stand
Airplane(s) selected in the Airplane Parking table can now be interactively isolated or highlighted.
Fillet
AviPLAN Airside Pro now dynamically selects the longest effective wheelbase (cockpit or nose gear to main gear).
Group Manager
Airplanes can now be added to a group by selecting an existing session from the drawing.
Settings
User-defined clearance box values are now noted as such in the Settings dialog.
Migration
[FAA] Added AC 150/5300-13A to AC 150/5300-13B (March 2022) migration support.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
When moving or copying sessions, the ghosted (green) preview was displayed incorrectly.
Regression in version 3.1
Changing object in sessions containing a 'follow' segment could result in the path shifting location.
Using SmartTarget to target an airplane combination did not correctly align the object.
[A] Creating paths was problematic when the CAD platform's Ortho mode was active.
Push-pull maneuvers using 'target' mode could, under certain circumstances, deviate from the targeted line.
Group Path
Invalid conflict areas could be created in rare circumstances.
Taildragger airplanes were not handled correctly.
Stand
Templates created for a contact stand could not be applied to a non-contact stand.
Regression in version 3.1
AviPLAN Airside Pro could prompt the user to save a session even if nothing had changed.
Fillet
Taildragger airplanes were not handled correctly.
Session Manager
Path elements were not always shown for airplanes on a single route in a Fillet session.
Create Presentation
Static service arrangement vehicles were not visible.
Regression in version 3.0
3.1.1
Software Upgrade | Released 26 January 2022
Includes improved functionality and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 19 November 2021.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
Stand
Lead-in line 'tail limit' renamed to 'rear limit'.
Airplane wings are now considered in rear limit calculations.
Distances between airplane and nose/rear limits added to .csv (Excel®) planning matrix report.
Airplane engine model text removed from stop line labels and results lists in reports.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Stand
Fuel pit intervals were, under certain circumstances, not correctly calculated.
Could result in invalid 'Fuel point under/behind wing' errors. Distances were correctly calculated.
Regression in version 3.1
A (sometimes significant) delay could occur between exiting Bridge Editor and the Stand dialog reappearing.
Group Path
Path elements could be erroneously displayed if an airplane's nose gear limit was exceeded.
Session Manager
Stands without any airplanes were incorrectly locked, pending recalculation, after major library updates.
No elements were shown on Airplane level after a Group Path template was applied.
Service point elements were not correctly handled when reapplying Park templates to other airplanes.
New drawing layers/levels added via Session Manager were not available in the Layer selection list.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
Bridge-mounted service equipment was not shown if added to the bridge after a presentation was created.
Bridge movements were not always animated in 3D.
CAD window resizing was not correctly detected/handled.
3.1.0.52
Software Upgrade | Released 9 December 2021
Includes bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 19 November 2021.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Corrected/Changed functionality
Stand
Airplanes could be incorrectly reported as being outside the tail limit if the tail limit was rotated.
Under certain circumstances, results were displayed in Stand Results for airplanes that could not dock.
Under certain circumstances, the 'Door not within envelope' error was shown for airplanes that could dock.
Bridge Editor
Bridge tunnel 'Operational limit min., max.' input value limits were overly restrictive.
General
AviPLAN Airside Pro could crash when opening legacy drawings containing helicopters.
AviPLAN Airside Pro could not be started if specific prerequisite media features (Media Feature Pack) were missing.
[M] The AviPLAN Airside Pro user interface (UI) icons were not loaded in MicroStation V8i.
[M] Under certain circumstances, MicroStation CONNECT Edition could crash when closing after using AviPLAN Airside Pro.
[M] MicroStation CONNECT Edition would crash when AVP40APEXIT was used to unload AviPLAN Airside Pro.
3.1.0.49
Software Upgrade | Released 19 November 2021
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 19 November 2021.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Compatibility Information
Operating System
Workstation: Windows® 8 - 11
Server: Windows® Server 2012 - 2022
CAD platform
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2015 – 2022 (except AutoCAD LT)
Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2015 – 2022
Bentley® MicroStation® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® OpenRoads Designer® CONNECT Edition
Bentley® MicroStation PowerDraft® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® PowerCivil® V8i
Bentley® Power GEOPAK® V8i
Bricsys® BricsCAD® (Pro and Platinum) V16 – V22
New/Improved functionality
Operating System compatibility
Microsoft Windows® 11.
Microsoft Windows® Server 2022.
CAD platform compatibility
Bricsys BricsCAD® V22.
Regulations
ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 Eighth Edition Amendment 16.
No changes to AviPLAN Airside Pro required.
Path
When using the Follow function, a red airplane is now displayed at the point beyond which a path cannot be continued.
'Select object from drawing' has been added to the Object tab to pick an object/combination from the drawing.
SmartTarget can now be used to start/end a path at the location of a service arrangement vehicle.
Group Path
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve calculation and drawing times.
Algorithm improvements have been made to the path Follow function to improve usability and results.
Fillet session routes can now be selected from the 'Open existing session' dialog or picked from the drawing.
'Automatic (critical)' airplane reference point added to allow AviPLAN Airside Pro to select Cockpit or Nose gear dynamically.
Taxiway shoulder Conflict Analysis can now be activated separately for inner and outer engines.
The maximum conflict intrusion distance and area is displayed in the drawing.
The presentation of the steering angle utilization results has been improved in the Group Path Results dialog and reports.
Stand
More detailed error and warning feedback is now given in the Airplane Parking tab, under Status.
The Bridge Editor command can now be accessed directly from the Stand command.
Several controls have been moved from the Stand user interface to Bridge Editor to avoid duplication.
Multiple static bridge parking, maintenance and waypoint positions can now be defined.
A new 'Conflict Analysis' tab has been added for defining alert and warning distances.
Conflicts are now detected between docked bridge-mounted service equipment and the ground.
The presentation of Conflict Analysis results has been improved in the Stand Results dialog and reports.
The lead-in line tail limit position can now be rotated.
The position of bridge wheels now adjusts as tunnel slope changes.
Park
'Select object from drawing' has been added to the Object tab to pick an object/combination from the drawing.
SmartTarget can now be used to place an object at the location of a service arrangement vehicle.
Fillet
Algorithm improvements have been made to the path Follow function to improve usability and results.
A warning message is displayed when opening affected sessions.
The 'Filter airplanes based on Entry category' check-box has been removed from the Entries tab.
Group Path shall be used for non-compliant (with Entry criteria) airplane analysis.
'Most demanding airplanes; Main gear' has been renamed to 'Design airplanes; Taxiway fillet, calculated edge' in the Fillet Results dialog and reports.
[FAA] All design critical TDG airplanes are now reported in Fillet Results and reports.
'Most demanding airplane(s); engines outer' reporting has be removed from the Fillet Results dialog and reports.
Group Path shall be used for detailed inner and outer engine conflict analysis.
Bridge Editor
The command has been overhauled, with a new User Interface (UI) and extended functionality.
Various types of pre- and user defined bridge-mounted service equipment can now be defined, e.g. 400 Hz and PC Air.
Stairs and their platforms can now be configured for most bridges with pre-defined stairs.
Baggage slides and their platforms can now be added to/configured for most bridges.
A side view drawing is now displayed in the bridge preview pane.
Session Manager
[Path]Main gear has been added as a centerline marking type for pushback markings.
[Group Path]Support for path splitting has been added.
[Group Path / Fillet]'Main gear, center' path can now be visualized.
The 'Engines, outer' path has been renamed to 'Engines, inner' for 2-engine airplanes.
[Fillet]'Merged engines (intersection), inner' can now be visualized.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
Windows Media Video 9 (.wmv) is now supported.
Static bridge positions can be selected in sequence to more accurately animate bridge movements.
Selections managed in Session Manager.
Settings
[A][B] Layer 0 and [M]Level Default can no longer be selected for Conflict Analysis.
General
Various usability improvements have been made for taildragger airplanes.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
Incorrect report template files were displayed in the Create Session Report dialog if Session Manager was open with the 'Other sessions' tab active.
Stand
Misparking angle and Y was not accounted for in certain calculations.
If an airplane was set to dock to multiple bridges but not all could connect, the error was also reported for bridges that could dock.
Reported conflict analysis distances were marginally overconservative in certain circumstances.
Teleradial bridges could not dock under certain circumstances.
General
Drawings written with AviPLAN Airside Pro 3.0.X could be opened with earlier versions.
[A][B] AviPLAN Airside Pro would crash in drawings which contained unnamed linestyles.
Taildragger airplanes were defined with a nose gear.
[A] The AutoCAD interface (window, ribbons, etc.) could, under certain circumstances, become distorted after opening AviPLAN Airside Pro drawings.
3.0.2
Software Update | Released 1 June 2021
Includes increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 28 May 2020.
New/Improved functionality
Path
Algorithm refinements have been made to improve swept surface calculation times.
Group Path
Algorithm refinements have been made to improve swept surface calculation times.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Group Path
User-defined offsets for merged elements did not work correctly.
3.0.1.75
Software Update | Released 11 May 2021
Includes bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 28 May 2020.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
It was not possible to follow arcs with large radii, under certain circumstances.
Group Path
It was not possible to follow arcs with large radii, under certain circumstances.
Fillet
It was not possible to follow arcs with large radii, under certain circumstances.
3.0.1.74
Software Update | Released 29 April 2021
Includes regulation revisions and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 28 May 2020.
New/Improved functionality
Regulations
Updated supported EASA regulation to CS-ADR-DSN Issue 5.
No changes to AviPLAN Airside Pro required.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Create 3D Presentation
3D Passenger Boarding Bridge movements were not animated correctly.
Installation
License Number and CD Key were required to update when using a User Subscription (cloud) licence.
3.0.1.71
Software Update | Released 19 April 2021
Includes new CAD platform and regulation revisions, improved functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 28 May 2020.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2022
Autodesk Civil 3D® 2022
Bricsys BricsCAD® V21
Regulations
Various revisions made in accordance with Annex 14 Vol. II 5th Edition - Heliports.
Path
Path sessions can now be started/ended by targeting (SmartTarget) a Group Path session's start/end airplanes or airplane cloud.
Algorithm refinements have been made to improve pushback functionality, particularly for high-precision maneuvers.
Algorithm refinements have been made to improve higher speed vehicle maneuver results (previously overly conservative).
Session Manager
The list of available elements for helicopters has been overhauled.
Settings
Applicable regulatory document name and version is now displayed together with the issuing authority.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path
[M] Zooming during path construction could, under certain circumstances, cause the software to temporarily freeze.
MicroStation & OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Editions only.
[M] It was not possible to follow drawing geometry in a referenced file if the master and reference drawings' coordinate systems differed.
The maximum nose gear/articulated angle could be exceeded when generating sharp, forward-moving combination maneuvers with the 'Direct' turn type.
Group Path
User-defined offsets were not correctly applied to merged elements, e.g. Merged main gear.
[M] It was not possible to follow drawing geometry in a reference drawing if the master and reference drawings' coordinate systems differed.
Stand
When using the 'AutomHöratic & User-defined' stop line creation mode, automatic lines would remain even once all airplanes had been (re)moved.
Certain user-defined labels were not displayed in the Results dialog or reports.
The drawing order of session graphics could be altered when a session was closed.
Selecting a lead-in line element in Session Manager prior to adding airplanes to the session would cause a crash.
Session graphics did not automatically redraw after stop bars were re-positioned.
Docking errors were, under certain circumstances, incorrectly reported when using a mobile bridge adapter.
Bridge parking position X,Y coordinates were interchanged in .odt (Word®) reports.
The distance between bridges was not recalculated under certain circumstances which could result in false Conflict Analysis warnings.
Specifying the bridge parking position in the drawing was, under certain circumstances, problematic.
Fillet
Taxiway shoulders were not calculated correctly if the critical airplane(s) was a lower Code than specified for the entry.
Affects ICAO and EASA only. Regression in version 2.2.0.
Calculations were not completed if certain entry code/group and airplane combinations were defined.
If an entry was moved, certain Session Manager elements and properties were reset to default values.
[M] It was not possible to follow drawing geometry in a reference drawing if the master and reference drawings' coordinate systems differed.
Some 'Excluded Entries/Routes' information was not presented in results and reports.
Session Manager
Boxed/tapered clearance boxes were not correctly drawn for airplanes with e.g. wing tanks.
Partial sections of clearance boxes could be overly offset around engines.
[M] Transparency was incorrectly handled for lines/outlines.
Group Manager
Clicking Cancel when adding airplanes to a group would add the entire library to the group.
Merged jet blast labels were always displayed in km/h, even if another unit was set in Settings.
Vehicle Editor
Outer turning radius was not stored correctly when a value was entered.
General
Multiple sessions could be saved using the same name if Enter was used to confirm.
[M] Zoom did not always pan to the correct session extent coordinates (also affected image capture for .odt (Word®) reports).
3.0.0.59
Software Upgrade | Released 8 October 2020
Includes bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 28 May 2020.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Corrected/Changed functionality
Path & Park
AviPLAN Airside Pro could crash if a user-defined object was used.
Licensing
AviPLAN Airside Pro crashed at start-up if an expired Rental or Evaluation license was in use.
It was not possible to login to a User Subscription (cloud) license under certain circumstances.
General
Reports (.odt) could not be created due to recent changes to Microsoft Word®.
3.0.0.44 - 3.0.0.58
Software Upgrade | Released 28 May 2020
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 28 May 2020.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Compatibility Information
Operating System
Workstation: Windows® 7 SP1 - 10
Server: Windows® Server 2008 R2 - 2019
CAD platform
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2013 – 2021 (except AutoCAD LT)
Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2013 – 2021
Bentley® MicroStation® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® OpenRoads Designer® CONNECT Edition
Bentley® MicroStation PowerDraft® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® PowerCivil® V8i
Bentley® Power GEOPAK® V8i
Bricsys® BricsCAD® (Pro and Platinum) V16 – V20
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2021
Autodesk Civil 3D® 2021
Bricsys BricsCAD® V20
Select Object
A new 'Engine model' column has been added to display airplane engine name, where data is available.
Path
Command renamed from 'Design Path' to 'Path'.
Turn Limit is now based on effective steering angle for all airplanes by default.
Certain data assumptions have been made/noted for small airplanes without applicable manufacturer data.
Turn Limit now includes an Apply asymmetric thrust/differential braking option, where data is available.
New control has been added to Object tab to select pushback tractor variant, i.e. Push/Pull/2WS/4WS.
Additional object data added and layout changes made to Path .odt (Word®) report.
Group Path
New 'Group Path' command has been introduced for creating paths with a group of airplanes.
New Conflict Analysis functionality to detect conflicts with pavement edge, shoulders and apron limits.
Stand
Command renamed from 'Design Stand' to 'Stand'.
MultiDock functionality added to support 'many to many' bridge/door docking scenarios.
New Status tab has been added to Airplane Parking tab and Results dialog to report warnings and errors.
Conflict Analysis now detects conflicts with parked bridges.
Additional data added to Stand .csv (Excel®) planning matrix report.
Improved calculation times when using MicroStation® V8i terrain models.
Park
Command renamed from 'Park Object' to 'Park'.
Fillet
Command renamed from 'Design Fillet' to 'Fillet'.
Session Manager
Single engine breakaway jet blast is now supported, where data is available.
Slope and headwind values are now included in jet blast labels, where data is available.
Jet blast visualization has been improved when animating simulations in 3D.
New tapered and boxed clearance box display options have been added.
Centerline markings can be split and visualized on Section level.
User Interface (UI) changes have been made to the Property column to improve user experience.
Certain properties are now shared by multiple Elements (indicated with icon).
Settings
Dialog has been overhauled, with a new User Interface (UI) and extended functionality.
Defined settings can now be saved, applied and shared as a Settings Template.
Terrain Manager functionality has been moved to a new Terrains tab.
Added support for MicroStation® CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer® CONNECT Edition terrain models.
Added support for BricsCAD® V20 terrain models (TIN surfaces).
Global layer settings for conflict analysis have been introduced in a new Conflict Analysis tab.
General
Airplane's engine model is displayed as label on engine cowlings, where data is available.
Functionality to set user-defined default control values and templates has been improved.
A 'Right-click for options...' tooltip is now displayed on mouseover to identify supported controls.
Licensing
Support for user subscription (cloud) licensing via my.transoftsolutions.com.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Stand
There were no limits on fuel pit safety or operational radii.
Fillet
Entry labels were not updated in the drawing to reflect user-defined labels.
Bridge Editor
The drive column position value was not updated when the tunnel variant was changed.
Migration
AeroTURN and PathPlanner drawing migration has been discontinued.
Contact Technical Support should you require assistance.
General
Transoft Solutions Software License Agreement (SLA) updated to Version 6.
2.3.2
Software Update | Released 5 September 2019
Includes minor functionality improvements and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 17 May 2019.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with a version older than 2.3.0!
New/Improved functionality
Design Stand
The Airplane Cloud can now be activated even if only one airplane is on the lead-in line.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Design Stand
Bridges were drawn with the incorrect length when the rotunda X,Y ≠ 0,0 in local coordinate system.
Issue affected drawn graphics only, all calculations were correct.
Regression in version 2.3.0
Airplane selection highlighting/colored range indicators sometimes remained visible after closing sessions.
Session Manager
[M] A System Error could occur when executing multiple mouse clicks in quick succession.
Regression in version 2.3.1
HTML code was displayed when renaming sessions flagged with an 'Object Version Report' warning icon.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
It was not possible to add Stand sessions to presentations if 'Envelope' was the only modified element.
Installation
Bentley® OpenRoads Designer® CONNECT Edition was not detected correctly during installation.
2.3.1
Software Update | Released 10 July 2019
Includes bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 17 May 2019.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with a version older than 2.3.0!
Corrected/Changed functionality
Microstation V8i crashes
Random crashes and hangs when AviPLAN Airside Pro was used on Microstation V8i.
Regression in version 2.3.0
Design Path
Ortho is now turned off when inserting the object at start of the path command.
Creating a path for a combination with more that one trailer, e.g. luggage train, could, under circumstances, be difficult to complete.
Regression in version 2.3.0
Installation
Microstation configuration file wasn't always created for a new installation.
Regression in version 2.3.0
MSI install/uninstall did not work on Windows 10.
Prerequisite installation files, for the workstations, are now copied to the Workstation folder during a network installation. See the PrerequisitesReadMe.txt file, also copied to the folder, for more information
General
[AB] Redraw of a session that was placed on a terrain could take very long time.
2.3
Software Upgrade | Released 17 May 2019
Includes new CAD platform and regulation revisions, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 17 May 2019.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Compatibility Information
Operating System
Workstation: Windows® Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Server: Windows® Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
CAD platform
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2010 – 2020 (except AutoCAD LT)
Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2010 – 2020
Bentley® MicroStation® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® OpenRoads Designer® CONNECT Edition
Bentley® MicroStation PowerDraft® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® PowerCivil® V8i
Bentley® Power GEOPAK® V8i
Bricsys® BricsCAD® (Pro and Platinum) V14 – V19
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD 2020
Autodesk Civil 3D 2020
Bricsys BricsCAD V19
Regulations
ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 Amendment 14 renamed ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 Eighth Edition.
Select Object
Minimum and maximum data set values now displayed when applying filters.
Design Path
'Turn on spot' is now available for all airplanes (Direct and Oversteer turns only).
Use with caution! May result in excessive stress on landing gears and pavement surfaces.
Algorithm refinements have been made to improve oversteer maneuvers with vehicle combinations.
Algorithm refinements have been made to improve fixed angle turns.
Design Stand
The 'Conflict analysis' distance check between bridges now excludes the bridge head/closure (all other parts of the bridges are controlled).
The status of stairs and baggage slides (e.g. Stairs not attached) is now stated in reports.
Session Manager
A Layer property control has been added to the 'Pilot's eye' path Element.
A 'Nose gear, center' path Element has been added for wheeled helicopters.
Licensing
Revised license system with enhanced license update and activation capabilities.
General
The feedback given when locked/frozen/off layer/level are used has been refined.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Design Path
Command could become slow to respond in drawings with a lot of layers/levels.
Opening a session with a 'Start Path' segment only could cause a system error.
Design Stand
Sessions were not automatically updated when mobile bridge adapter parameters were edited.
Editing mobile bridge adapter parameters could erroneously cause a docking error.
Airplanes manually placed on stop lines located outside the bridge envelope were incorrectly labelled as 'Not placed'.
Bridge appendages, e.g. baggage slides, were not always redrawn when changing between bridge models.
When importing/moving/copying a session, the ghosted bridge graphic was not always drawn correctly.
The UCS was not aligned with the lead-in line, causing difficulties when moving/realigning.
Dialog dimensions were not saved when the Airplane Parking tab was resized.
Design Fillet
CSV reports were not correctly populated with data.
Regression in version 2.2.0
Session Manager
Applying a template with side-view to airplanes without side-view could cause an error.
'Conflict analysis' graphics were displayed even when deactivated in the Design Stand command.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
[B] 3D movies were not correctly generated in BricsCAD 17.1.17 and later.
General
Numerous errors submitted via the AviPLAN Error Report tool have been corrected.
2.2.1
Software Update | Released 22 November 2018
Includes new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 12 November 2018.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with a version older than 2.2.0!
Corrected/Changed functionality
Design Stand
A Windows resource leak made AviPLAN Airside Pro crash after the stand command was used for more than approximately 40 minutes.
Regression in version 2.2.0
Session Manager
Dialog content wasn't always updated after a property template was applied.
General
AviPLAN Airside Pro could crash if a user-defined report templates was used.
2.2
Software Upgrade | Released 12 November 2018
Includes new functionality, regulation revisions, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 12 November 2018.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Compatibility Information
Operating System
Workstation: Windows® Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Server: Windows® Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
CAD platform
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2010 – 2019 (except AutoCAD LT)
Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2010 – 2019
Bentley® MicroStation® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® OpenRoads Designer® CONNECT Edition
Bentley® MicroStation PowerDraft® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® PowerCivil® V8i
Bentley® Power GEOPAK® V8i
Bricsys® BricsCAD® (Pro and Platinum) V14 – V18
New/Improved functionality
Regulations
Various revisions made in accordance with ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 Amendment 14.
Select Object
Maximum Taxi, Take-Off and Landing Weight (MTW, MTOW and MLW respectively) data has been added, where available.
Tractor towing capacity data has been added, where available.
Design Path
'Turn on spot' functionality has been added for Direct and Oversteer turns with vehicles.
Improved swept surface display for complex paths, e.g. crossing paths.
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve pushback functionality.
Design Stand
Bridge Move and Rotate functions have been revised and extended.
Multiple airplanes (on the same stop line) can be moved simultaneously using Shift or Ctrl multi-select.
Design Fillet
Routes are now highlighted in the drawing when selected in the dialog Route table.
It is now possible to reroute routes using a new Move function.
ICAO/EASA Code and OMGWS or FAA TDG data is now included in the Airplanes table.
Improvements have been made to improve calculation and drawing times.
Session Manager
A Label property is now available for jet blast contour drawings.
Service Editor
A right-click context menu has been added to move, rotate and/or articulate vehicles from the preview.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
Properties can now be set for 'Before' and 'After' visualization in presentations.
Settings
A Weight unit setting has been added.
General
AviPLAN Airside Pro can now be run as any AviPLAN Airside Pro version using Run as... from the Windows® Start menu.
Report customization parameters, for creating user-defined report templates, have been documented in Help.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Design Path
Improved swept surface display for complex paths, e.g. crossing paths.
'Turn on spot' behaved incorrectly when used in conjunction with a locked turn angle.
Design Stand
Recalculated results were not automatically displayed when moving sessions between a terrain and drawing X,Y plane.
Sessions were not redrawn when user-defined stop line positions (values) were changed in dialog.
An error could occur, under rare circumstances, when removing boarding bridges from a session.
The red conflict analysis graphics were not updated when boarding bridges were removed.
Stand reports (.odt) for non-contact stand sessions could not be opened in Microsoft Word®.
If errors were reported for all airplanes on a stop line, the applicable tab was not shown under Airplane Parking.
The closure mis-parking angle in the result dialog tool-tip did not always show the worst case angle.
[A,B]It was not always possible to move a stand session from XY-plane to a terrain.
Park Object
A crash could occur when opening the command if a user-defined property template had been previously set as default.
Session Manager
Object Fill could be erroneously displayed on layer 0/level default, even if the Layer property was set.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
An error would occur when reopening presentations if they included session(s) that had been deleted.
Tutorials
Certain tutorial steps and dialog images were outdated.
General
An error would occur if a session was set to use a locked/frozen/off layer/level.
A message is now displayed to warn if a locked/frozen/off layer/level is used.
Numerous errors submitted via the AviPLAN Error Report tool have been corrected.
Migration
AeroTURN docking simulations were, under certain circumstances, not correctly migrated.
Regression in version 2.0.
An error occurred when opening AviPLAN Airside Pro 1 sessions that included ATR 42 and 72 airplanes with active take off jet blast.
Take off jet blast was removed in library version 2.001.
2.1
Software Upgrade | Released 30 April 2018
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 30 April 2018.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Compatibility Information
Operating System
Workstation: Windows® Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Server: Windows® Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
CAD platform
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2010 – 2019 (except AutoCAD LT)
Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2010 – 2019
Bentley® MicroStation® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® MicroStation PowerDraft® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® PowerCivil® V8i
Bentley® Power GEOPAK® V8i
Bricsys® BricsCAD® (Pro and Platinum) V14 – V18
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2019
Autodesk Civil 3D® 2019
Design Path
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve the usability of the Follow function.
Design Stand
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve the grouping and placement of airplanes on stop lines.
Important: A warning message is displayed before opening sessions that are likely to be affected.
A 'Range indicator' ribbon can now be activated to display the docking interval for the selected airplane(s).
Design Fillet
The 'Design Fillet' command has been overhauled, with a new User Interface (UI) and extended functionality.
Entries can now be placed on arc elements with a radius greater than 100 meters/330 feet.
Code/Group can now be set for each individual intersection entry.
Entries can now be placed on multiple centerline layers.
A filter control has been added to include/exclude airplanes based on taxiway categorization.
Support has been added for selecting airplanes using Groups (defined using Group Manager).
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve calculation and drawing times.
A new Fillet Results dialog publishes a list of the most demanding airplanes in the session.
A range of reports can now be generated, including .odt (Word®), .csv (Excel®) and drawing block (CAD).
Session Manager
The 2D/3D setting can now be changed for multiple sessions simultaneously.
Session layer can now be assigned for multiple sessions simultaneously.
Property templates can now be assigned for multiple sessions simultaneously.
Alternate 'Service Arrangement' setups (defined using Service Editor) can now be selected.
Property template support has been added for Design Fillet sessions.
2D/3D airplanes can now be displayed along a route for Design Fillet sessions.
Objects that are 2D-only can be shown/controlled when a Park session is visualized in 3D.
Objects that are 2D-only can be shown/controlled when a Path session is visualized in 3D.
A new element has been added for visualizing the 'Engine, inner' path for 4-engine airplanes.
It is now possible to (de)activate elements on Stop line level in a Stand session.
Service Editor
A new 'Service Editor' command has been introduced for creating customized airplane service arrangements.
Vehicle Editor
A new mandatory control has been added under General to define vehicle Type.
Installation
Silent installation is now supported for Standalone/Single User license installations.
Corrected/Changed functionality
Design Path
The Follow function occasionally generated large circles to reach the selected target point.
Following 'joined' line elements could, under certain circumstance, cause a system error.
Design Stand
Airplanes could be automatically positioned on new stop lines, even if 'Stop line creation' was 'User-defined'.
Activating the drawing block report could, under certain circumstance, cause a system error.
Design Fillet
Categorizing a taxiway as ICAO Code C erroneously displayed the taxiway (straight portion) width as 14 meters.
Important: All calculations used the correct 15 meter taxiway width.
Regression in version 2.0.2.
The 'Fillet edge, calculated' output was not generated in accordance with FAA AC 150/5300-13A Change 1.
Session Manager
The FAA ADG III Taxilane Wingtip Clearance value was set by default to 23 feet.
A system error could occur when applying a template with the 80km/h / 35mph Idle thrust impact surface.
Service Arrangement display settings were not retained when reopening sessions.
Bridge Editor
Value fields did not always accept the entry of new values (a tooltip would appear before entry was complete).
General
[A] A system error could occur when selecting AviPLAN Airside Pro elements in an AutoCAD drawing after a library update.
Jet blast impact surface boundary lines were jagged, under certain circumstances.
Numerous errors submitted via the AviPLAN Error Report tool have been corrected.
2.0.2
Software Update | Released 22 January 2018
Includes improved functionality, regulation revisions, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 19 September 2017.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Bricsys BricsCAD® V18
Regulations
Various revisions made in accordance with EASA CS-ADR-DSN Issue 4.
Design Stand
A new control has been added to set Lead-in/Stop line label orientation (Pilot view/Marshaller view).
Installation
Proceeding with upgrade/update installations is no longer possible if the local MAP doesn't meet validity conditions.
Corrected functionality
General
[A] Opening AutoCAD® Civil 3D drawings in 'Civil 3D as AutoCAD' mode could cause a system error.
[A] Selections made using 'Open Session in Drawing' could, under certain circumstances, cause a system error.
Regression in version 2.0.1.
Activating swept path elements for sessions at extremely large drawing coordinates caused a system error.
Design Path
Removing 'Follow layers' using the in-drawing Ctrl context menu caused a system error.
Design Stand
Stop lines were not automatically redrawn when a value was entered in the 'Distance from first stop line' field.
The Left/Right and Forward/Backward 'Misparking' values were interchanged in the .odt report template.
The Stand Results 'Closure angle' cell warning status was yellow even when the cab angle was at its limit.
Important: In these cases, the red warning icon was correctly shown.
Data Manager
Fillet Design and Presentation sessions could be copied to the database even though in-command import is not supported for these session types.
Settings
When 'Automatic Updates Notification - Check on Startup' was set to No, it would default back to Yes.
2.0.1
Software Update | Released 30 October 2017
Includes improved functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 19 September 2017.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
Park Object
The Object tab is always enabled in order to change all objects in a session.
Save As is now available in the Quick Access toolbar.
Design Path
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve calculation and drawing times.
Design Stand
Algorithm improvements have been made to improve calculation and drawing times.
General
A message is now displayed at start-up if drawing data needs to be converted to a newer format.
Corrected functionality
General
[M] Incorrect session data was shown in MicroStation tooltips if a command was not active.
Interface icons were not resized correctly when display scale ≠ 100%.
Design Path
[A] The Follow function did not work with AutoCAD® 2018 external references (xref).
Design Stand
Imported sessions could, under certain circumstances, be placed at the wrong X,Y coordinates.
When a user-defined Maximum allowable bridge slope was defined, the selection box reverted to ICAO.
Important: In these cases, calculations used the user-defined value.
Bridge parking positions set in version 1.X were not preserved.
Regression in version 2.0.
Bridge parking position values were not correctly calculated/displayed.
Regression in version 2.0.
Session Manager
Changes made to the appearance of airplane clearance box fill were not applied.
Installation
Running SetupWorkstation.exe with an explicit path started the installation as a Demo.
Regression in version 2.0.
Rental/Subscription licences were not detected during upgrade installation.
Regression in version 2.0.
2.0
Software Upgrade | Released 21 September 2017
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 19 September 2017.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
Compatibility Information
Operating System
Workstation: Windows® Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Server: Windows® Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
CAD platform
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2010 – 2018 (except AutoCAD LT)
Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2010 – 2018
Bentley® MicroStation® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® MicroStation PowerDraft® V8i, CONNECT Edition
Bentley® PowerCivil® V8i
Bentley® Power GEOPAK® V8i
Bricsys® BricsCAD® (Pro and Platinum) V14 – V17
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2018
Bricsys BricsCAD® V17
All 'Design' commands
Several minor interface changes have been made to improve the user experience.
Sessions can be simulated on a range of supported 3D terrain objects.
Sessions can be simulated on a 'Drawing X,Y plane' where Z≠0.
A new 'Move' function is available for repositioning sessions, e.g. from Z=0 to a terrain or Drawing X,Y plane.
'Save As and Move' has been replaced by a new 'Copy' function.
'Copy from Database' has been replaced by a new 'Import from Database' function.
A function for placing copied or imported sessions at their original coordinates is available.
Design Stand
Bridge parking position(s) can be utilized for pre/post-positioning (see Create 2D/3D Presentation).
A 'Dock to door' option is available prior to placing airplanes on a lead-in/stop line.
Automated docking 'Rules' can be set to pre-determine which door is used when docking.
Refinements have been made to shorten the time required to calculate and/or redraw.
Session Manager
Service Arrangement vehicles can be shown/hidden individually.
A new 'Engines' element is available under Safety Area(s).
Passenger stairs are included in airplane service arrangements.
Objects that are 2D-only can be shown/controlled when a Stand session is visualized in 3D.
2D Safety Areas and Jet blast can be shown/controlled when a session is visualized in 3D.
Multiple rows can be selected and activated at once using Ctrl and/or Shift.
User-defined elements can be defined, tracked and visualized.
Terrain Manager
A new 'Terrain Manager' command has been introduced for managing supported terrain objects in a drawing.
Vehicle Editor
Several minor improvements have been made to improve the user experience.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
Bridge wheel movement is shown when animating stand sessions in 2D.
A pause at a bridge's pre/post-position docking can be visualized during animation.
Improvements have been made to the algorithm used when animating bridge movements.
General
Dialogs are scaled automatically on high resolution monitors.
It is possible to register from within the software to receive product news and improved support.
Notifications are now displayed within the software when updates are available for download.
A improved reporting tool has been added for submitting system error files and comments.
Corrected/Changed functionality
System Requirements
The following Windows® versions are no longer supported:
Workstation: Windows® XP, Windows Vista without SP2, Windows 7 without SP1
Server: Windows® Server 2003
Design Stand
Switching visualization to 3D could cause a crash if the session contained 2D-only airplanes.
Adding 2D-only airplanes to a session visualized in 3D could cause the software to crash.
Docking error messages included incorrect explanations in certain circumstances.
Session Manager
Engine suction danger areas were too small in some cases due to a rounding error.
Create 2D Presentation
Objects in Path animations sometimes did not travel the full length of the path.
Migration
Simulations migrated from AeroTURN could, under rare circumstances, cause AviPLAN Airside Pro to crash.
Licensing
On rare occasions, network seats were not made available to other users after AviPLAN Airside Pro/CAD was closed.
General
Text fields in certain dialogs were empty in Japanese versions of Windows®.
Non-English characters in report template style names were not handled correctly.
Symbols used in session names were not handled correctly.
An error could occur when creating reports due to the image zoom function.
1.1.2
Software Update | Released 2 February 2017
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, regulation revisions, improved functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 15 June 2016.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Bentley MicroStation® PowerDraft CONNECT Edition.
Bentley Power GEOPAK V8i.
Regulations
Taxiway and taxilane clearance distances adjusted according to ICAO Annex 14 Amendment 13.
Design Stand
A 'Stand Name' element has been added to provide a method for identifying stands visually in a drawing.
Corrected functionality
General
AviPLAN Airside Pro could crash when a network license was checked out if usage reporting was activated.
CAD did not close properly on some Windows versions after using AviPLAN Airside Pro.
Regression in version 1.1.1
[A] Non-English AutoCAD MAP 3D could crash when the AutoCAD move command was used after using an AviPLAN Airside Pro command.
[M] The wrong MicroStation element priority was set for elements in AviPLAN Airside Pro object drawings.
[B] The AviPLAN Airside Pro menu and ribbon wasn't displayed in BricsCAD V16 32-bit.
Design Path
The 'Direct Turn' turn type did not always generate the tightest possible turn, even if indicated as such.
Design Stand
Properties could, under certain circumstances, be lost when reopening a Stand Session.
Regression in version 1.1.1
The 'Cabin Variant' control for specifying teleradial bridge parameters was not displayed in the user interface.
Airplanes could, under certain circumstances, be marked as "not placed" even when they were placed successfully.
The Stand Result dialog stopped updating, under certain circumstances, when using user-defined stop line and airplane positioning.
Create 2D/3D Presentation
Presentations did not use the correct layer settings during animation.
Migration
When migrating PathPlanner 6 Park Sessions, all objects were drawn at the location of the first object.
1.1.1
Software Update | Released 7 October 2016
Includes improved functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 15 June 2016.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
[M] AviPLAN Airside Pro did not work on Bentley PowerCivil® V8i and PowerDraft® V8i products.
Regression in version 1.1
Create 2D/3D Presentation
[A] It is possible to set the redraw mode to regenerate for each frame.
Previously, background images became distorted when animating in AutoCAD®.
[M] Recording 2D videos in MicroStation® CONNECT Edition is now faster.
General
A button (Transoft logo symbol) which opens the Support Helpdesk has been added to the menu/ribbon/toolbar.
Corrected functionality
General
A number of stability issues were identified that could impact overall performance.
[M] The AviPLAN Airside Pro user interface was visible even when MicroStation® V8i was launched without AviPLAN Airside Pro running.
Regression in version 1.1
Vehicle Editor
User-defined conventional tugs could not be used in airplane combinations.
Combo box controls could, under certain circumstances, become unusable.
Regression in version 1.1
Design Path
Helicopter rotor swept surface offsets were not correctly handled (values were halved by the program).
Regression in version 1.1
Swept wing surfaces could, under certain circumstances, include a notch at the end of a turn.
[A] The Follow function now supports elliptical arcs (must have the same major and minor axis length).
Design Stand
Passenger Boarding Bridges without a defined drive column (e.g. Thyssen Henschel bridges) could cause problems.
Bridge height values specified as 'Height above apron' changed when the stand's coordinate system was moved and an apron slope was defined.
Park Object
The dialog was displayed incorrectly on Japanese versions of Windows®.
Regression in version 1.1
Session Manager
The session tree structure/list could be corrupted by adding a new folder.
Selecting more than one session could result in empty element lines.
Licensing
[M] A license error at start-up could, under certain circumstances, cause the program to crash.
Migration
Some AeroTURN simulations caused AviPLAN to freeze during migration.
The layer/level for AeroTURN simulations was not preserved after migration.
1.1
Software Upgrade | Released 17 June 2016
Includes new CAD platform compatibility, new functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 15 June 2016.
New/Improved functionality
CAD platform compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2017
Bentley MicroStation® CONNECT Edition
Bricsys BricsCAD® V16
Design Stand
In-drawing context menus are available when clicking on certain elements, e.g. to rotate/move a lead-in line.
User-defined labels (e.g. bridge or fuel pit labels) are now used more widely, i.e. in reports, Session Manager, etc.
When an airplane is selected in the Airplane Parking or Stand Results tables, it is highlighted in the drawing.
Select Object
A status row has been added to highlight how many objects are shown, selected, hidden by filters, etc.
Additional Door(s) data has been added in the Select Object dialog to filter airplanes by e.g. L2.
Library updates
Library updates can be deployed to workstations in a network using the network server's shared data folder.
Migration
Drawings containing PathPlanner A5 data can now be migrated.
AeroTURN simulations with a generic pushback tractor can now be migrated.
Corrected functionality
Design Stand
The command did not work on Korean versions of Windows (may also affect other non-English Windows versions).
Regression in version 1.0.1
MicroStation
AviPLAN Airside Pro did not load in some MicroStation versions.
Regression in version 1.0.1
Design Fillet
Using only one direction of a route didn't always produce a correct result.
Migration
PathPlanner 6.XY path sessions containing trucks could cause a migration system error.
PathPlanner 6.XY sessions could not be migrated if graphic elements had been deleted from the drawing.
PathPlanner 6.XY path sessions containing pushbacks could incorrectly display a migration system error, even if the session was successfully migrated.
User interface
Some menu and dialog fonts were not displayed correctly.
Regression in version 1.0.1
1.0.1
Software Update | Released 23 March 2016
Includes improved functionality, increased performance and bug fixes.
Requires an active Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) on 21 October 2016.
Note: Drawings written by this version cannot be opened with previous versions!
New/Improved functionality
Design Path
The full range of display elements is available for all aircraft along a path.
The 'Follow' drive mode algorithm has been refined to improve usability.
Design Fillet
The 'Critical outer engine' element displays the path of the outer engine only, without considering taxiway total width.
Properties for all airplanes in a session can be controlled from Session Manager (previously only critical airplanes could be controlled).
Corrected functionality
General
A number of stability issues were identified that could impact overall performance.
Design Path
It was not always possible to follow CAD elements in reference drawings.
Paths containing one or more 'Follow' segments were, under certain conditions, not correctly redrawn when the object was switched.
Design Stand
The Slope, Full and Slope, Empty column headings were inverted in the Stand Results dialog.
Airplanes were moved, under certain conditions, to a position that exceeded the maximum allowable slope.
Design Fillet
Shoulder lines were not always correct when a path contained arc elements.
Feedback was not always given when a route could not be followed.
Session Manager
Clearance boxes for DC 10-30 airplanes were drawn incorrectly.
License handling
A system error occurred when launching the program if all network license seats were in use.