Since you can simultaneously edit as many alignments as necessary and connect them using switches and other alignment elements, you can create highly complex track designs such as those found in shunting yards in a very efficient manner. Our software can effectively prevent position errors because whenever changes are made to the main track, the switches are automatically re-integrated.
If the positions of the main and branch tracks have already been defined, ProVI can precisely calculate the position of the switch for you.
ProVI allows you to automatically calculate single crossovers and switch tracks among multiple tracks. It is entirely up to you which intermediate elements you choose and how many. When the distance between the tracks is small, the switches are also allowed to overlap.
ProVI offers a comprehensive switch catalog to which you can easily add your own types. Switches, crossings, slip crossings and blade constructions that comply with the following guidelines are currently implemented:
| Germany: | Switzerland: |
| DB Ril 800.0120 | SBB I-22046 |
| VDV BOStrab | VöV RTE 22564 |
| Obri-NE | |
| Ril Münchener U-Bahn | |
| Austria: | Netherlands: |
| Voestalpine Weichen | OVS00056 |
You can create customized tramway switches using standardized blade constructions and variable end sections. The switch end is then located at a fixed distance behind the crossing. You can also use prefaced blade constructions for designing sorting switches.
To visualize the spatial conditions along canted tracks, ProVI allows you to create a switch grading plan in accordance with DB Guideline 885.1102. With track connections, for example, you can use this plan to also calculate the height profile of the connection alignment from the vertical alignments of the main tracks.
ProVI calculates the position of the clearance point from the track position and clearance point distance. When you are designing routes in accordance with the DB HL guideline, the prescribed allowance can be added automatically for small track radii.