Presenting CarSim 8.0

We are pleased to present CarSim 8.0, a major update to the the most popular vehicle simulation performance software available today.

CarSim 8.0 is immediately available for download by all users in maintenance, and is being shipped to those users who request a physical CD.

Improvements for Everyone

We have worked in the past year to provide major improvements in the GUI and database capabilities. The result is that CarSim 8 is simpler for casual users who do not need to learn all the details involved in vehicle simulation. At the same time, advanced capabilities from previous versions are now built in for easy access by all users.

Here are some essential new features that will benefit all CarSim users:

• Unlimited Undo in the database.
• Automatic navigation between multiple CarSim databases.
• Consolidated export files that include animation shapes and other support files (useful for both transferring and archiving data).
• Encrypted data files that can be transferred between partner companies.
• New data screens for options that were considered “advanced” in past versions.
• Global search function for all installed CarSim documentation (1200+ pages).

We have continued our support for advanced users by improving features for automation and model extension, such as VS commands, the VS API, and Windows COM interface (ActiveX).

Of course, a major priority has also been to maintain backward compatibility. You can open existing CarSim databases in CarSim 8. Databases from 2008 work fine — even databases as far back as 2005 (CarSim 6) import to CarSim 8 with little or no editing needed.

We continue to add examples showing new applications of the software, including three-wheeled vehicles and agricultural vehicles.

New Features in the Math Models

The math models in CarSim 8 include some major new features, such as:

• Built-in support for traffic vehicles and ranging sensors (up to 20 sensors, up to 99 targets and traffic vehicles).
• Variable-width roads
• Support for the COSIN Ftire model.
• Options in the math models to support many nonlinear suspension compliances and mechanical advantages.
• Improvements in powertrain dynamics.

More features are shown in the CarSim 8 brochure and the 4-page math model summary.

Plot Customization Web Seminar Tomorrow

Mechanical Simulation is continuing our series of web seminars designed to discuss solutions to a variety of vehicle product development challenges. These online seminars are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software from the convenience of your own PC! All you need is an internet connection and a telephone line to participate.

Phil Mather will be presenting Plot Customization (overview of VehicleSim variables, how to add new outputs, how to overplot experimental data, how to configure and use the CarSim 8.0 run-time visualizer) on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 10:00 am EST. Please note that to participate you will need an internet connection to watch the presentation and a telephone to listen.

To enroll, please register on our website. Also, please use your company or university issued email address when registering.

For additional information and to view all upcoming web seminars, please visit our website.

We look forward to you joining us!