How to use the ARAS Advanced Human Models in ARAS HD CSI and ARAS 360 HD.The Advanced Human Models are anatomically-correct, poseable, and layered.  They are an optional feature in ARAS 360 HD CSI.  If you have purchased these models, they... Read More

This is the alternate method to "Have a Passenger Thrown From a Bike". It’s harder, but it can be used with cars and poseable dummies. If you just need a dummy on a bike, use the linked article. Read More

Total Terrain (Image Draping)  Converting your image to a 3D scene is really simple. Thisprocess will allow you to combine the best of both images and survey data. Here’s how it works:1.      Go to... Read More

To sync an animation collision, you must have an animation segment after the collision (a post-collision path).Click on the animation path to view the animation chart.Find the segment that starts immediately after the collision. The collision will... Read More

To use the poseable Human Model in HD there are 2 important  things to know:1. Under Draw tab/snaps - turn off " Snap to Surface " while using the poseable model.2. You must select the Human Model, then click box on left " Edit Skeleton "3.... Read More

Animation cameras are found under the Animation tab. To use a camera and record the animation from the cameraposition:1.      Click on the Animation Camera icon: 2.      Now you will... Read More

Power lines are common in virtually any setting and can add a lot of realism to a scene. Dynamic Power lines are planned which will do the work for you, but for the time being this will be the best way to accomplish this.Bring in a utility pole.You... Read More

      To bring a custom model into ARAS HD, follow the steps below:      Open the Models tab.2.     Click on the Load Model button: 3.      ... Read More

If you are already using ARAS HD and havepurchased additional features, you will need to reset your license key so thatyour computer knows that it has permission to use these features. Instructions:Open the preferences form: Click on the HD File Menu... Read More

Place a tractor and trailer (or other models you wish to articulate) on the scene.  Once both models have been placed, click firstthe tractor, hold shift on your keyboard, and then click on the trailer. Yellow boxes will appear around the 2... Read More

Aras HD has a crosswalk model, but it’s not very versatile. Here’s how you can create your own:Create a line spanning your crossingChange the line type to dashedMake the Dash Length and Space Length about 1’ eachMake the Thickness... Read More

Need a fence that you don’t see in the dynamic model library? Many of our dynamic objects can be quickly and easily edited to suit your needs. In this example, we’ll look at changing our vertical wooden fence into a popular wrought iron... Read More

Sometimes you will want to add a ground plane image after partially building a scene. This is not the best practice but sometimes it’s necessary, like if your points are measured correctly North and you’re not using a Google map. There... Read More

To have a vehicle movebackwards, turn on “allow instant rotation” and move your path so the vehicledoubles back on itself. With the path segment selected, check “reverse” on the left panel. Thiskeeps the direction of travel but changes... Read More

This is the alternate method to "Have a Passenger Thrown From a Vehicle". It’s easier, but it’s specific to dummies on bikes; so if a car is needed, use that article.Note that version 2.0.5.1 or higher is needed for this method.Create a... Read More

-Look for the new button located on the Measurements tab andclick it to Import your points.   -Once imported, you can select points with “selection tasks” inthe right-click menu, either individual points, or volume points which... Read More

Here’s how to turn off headlights with a light attached. This is generally the procedure for changing models mid-animation, with a slight twist for the light. ·        Bring the model to the... Read More

Having a scene with many trees will cause significant performance loss and in some cases cause out-of-memory errors. If possible, use as little trees as will get the point across. If that’s not possible, there are two ways to minimize... Read More

ARAS HD comes preloaded with an electronic version of the user manual. To access the user manual or help files from within HD, hit the F1 key on your keyboard.  You may also access the user manual by opening the HD File Menu (the HD icon in the... Read More

Often you’d like to use a larger ground plane than what you have taken with your survey points, however this leaves the ground draped awkwardly in the spots without points. This also frequently causes the 3D terrain generation to behave slowly,... Read More

Select your original model you want to replace.Right-click on it and select "duplicate".Right-click on it again and put it on a new layer (this layer will be turned off when outside the vehicle, so name it something appropriate, e.g., "Model -... Read More

Create a line with a slope. This will act as a guide. The linewill be guiding the center-bottom of each stair.Turn on snap to point and place points on this line at the endsand in the middle— all the points the line allows snapping to. Each... Read More

To make a roadsurface, create two lines to be the edges of your road, then click the surfacetool, highlighted below.Click on your lines.They will highlight orange. Make sure to click on the same end of the line forboth lines.A surface will then... Read More

In order to merge two point sets, at least one common point is needed. Import both before you start. It is recommended to turn off "connect points by common description" (this can be done later with the option from the left panel.)First point log... Read More

The tiling model line type is an option for any drawn line type. This allows you to have a model appear multiple times along a line. A few of the line types in Aras HD are actually done as a tiling model, like the jersey barrier and cone barrier.... Read More

The traffic light comes into your scene like a normal model. Move it to the desired position. If you wish you build your own housing you can uncheck the "show housing" checkbox.Click "Edit Traffic Light Pattern". This window will come up. You may... Read More