Software for Airport Planning, Design and Operations

Simtra, a leading developer of software solutions for aviation and transportation planners, designers, engineers and architects, and Suzhou Gstarsoft, the company behind GstarCAD, announced today that all PathPlanner software from Simtra is now compatible with GstarCAD 2011 and later. Until today, the software had been available for AutoCAD^®, MicroStation^® and Bricscad™.   

Developed by Simtra, PathPlanner A5 is the leading CAD based software for airport airside planning, design and operations. Operational issues such as complex push-back procedures can be simulated on-the-fly, providing valuable input to airlines and the airports’ operational staff. Detailed gate designs that previously took days are now performed in under an hour and with significantly reduced risk of human error. PathPlanner A5’s unique technology and functionality combine to make it the number one choice for airport planners, architects and engineers worldwide.  

PathPlanner R4 is Simtra’s easy-to use yet technically advanced vehicle turn and swept path analysis tool. The software can be used to accurately simulate vehicle turns and swept path maneuvers in a multitude of scenarios such as intersections, roundabouts, narrow streets, parking facilities, loading bays and more. The software includes an extensive vehicle library of standard designs from Europe, North America and Australasia, and is available in English, French and German. Gone are the days of using manual turning templates, PathPlanner R4 can do the work in a matter of minutes!  

“Over the last few years we have seen the presence of alternative CAD platform steadily increasing; GstarCAD is one of those brands which has caught our attention” said Mr. Ben van Leest, Managing Director at Simtra. “We are happy to be able to offer compatibility with GstarCAD and look forward to seeing an increasing demand from our customers to have GstarCAD as their platform for our software.”

About Simtra

Simtra was founded in 1989 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Originally involved in the navigation of mobile robots, the company branched out in 1994 and the result was the software application PathPlanner.  

Today, Simtra is recognized as a leading supplier of software solutions and services for planners, designers, engineers and architects.  Simtra’s portfolio includes software applications for both the aviation and transportation industries, and the company’s software is in use internationally in consulting organizations, city councils, road authorities, engineering firms, airports, airlines and civil aviation authorities in more than 60 countries worldwide.

About Suzhou Gstarsoft

Founded in 1992, Suzhou Gstarsoft Co. flagship software GstarCAD is an industry leader in the CAD software market. The company is a recognized leading provider of 2D/3D CAD software and solutions for the AEC, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, GIS, survey, mapping and civil industries. With a customer base that cuts across both industry and terrain lines, and more than 190,000 architects, engineers and designers alike from more than 100 countries and fields harnessing GstarCAD to gain vital insights to help enhance efficiency, the software is truly global.  

GstarCAD offers exceptional capabilities with user-friendly solutions and customized applications to meet diversified needs in design, with several language versions available, including English, Japanese, Russian, Korean, German, French and others.  

For further information visit: PathPlanner A5 | PathPlanner R4 | GstarCAD