Simcenter Prescan 2507: Revolutionizing Virtual Testing with Dynamic Lighting, Smart Displays, and Enhanced Traffic Simulation
Enhanced Visual Simulation & Display Technologies
Simcenter Prescan 2507 introduces groundbreaking improvements in visual simulation capabilities. The standout feature is the new dynamic and custom lightmap simulation, enabling engineers to import multi-channel, colored lightmaps in various formats including EXR. This advancement significantly improves the testing of state-of-the-art dynamic lighting systems without the need for costly physical setups.
Adding to the visual enhancements, the release brings sophisticated simulation of smart displays and dynamic traffic signs. Engineers can now work with resizable, dynamic emissive displays that support both images and video files with runtime adjustability. This feature is particularly valuable for HMI design and Intelligent Traffic Sign Recognition testing, addressing the growing trend of interactive vehicle-pedestrian communication.
Advanced Environmental & Sensor Simulation
A major breakthrough in this release is the introduction of dynamic smoke and fire simulation capabilities. This feature addresses a critical gap in testing sensor systems under adverse conditions, particularly for defense applications. Users can now fine-tune particles’ motion, shape, size, intensity, and opacity, creating highly realistic hazardous environment simulations.
The sensor simulation capabilities have been further enhanced with the integration of Seyond’s latest lidar models, including the Falcon K and Robin W models. These additions provide highly accurate digital twins that replicate real-world scan patterns, significantly improving the fidelity of lidar-based system testing.
Performance & Usability Improvements
Simcenter Prescan 2507 delivers substantial improvements in user experience and operational efficiency. The GUI has been completely revamped with GPU acceleration, resulting in a remarkable 10x enhancement in responsiveness, even when handling complex scenarios and large environments.
Traffic simulation control has also been streamlined with the introduction of a comprehensive GUI interface. Engineers can now access over 100 commands directly within Simcenter Prescan, eliminating the need to manually interface with SUMO. This integration simplifies the setup process and automatically generates various traffic-related data, from routing information to fuel efficiency logs.
Conclusion
The Simcenter Prescan 2507 release builds on this years previous releases and represents a significant leap forward in simulation technology, offering enhanced visual capabilities, improved sensor simulation, and better performance. These improvements enable more accurate testing scenarios while reducing development time and costs, making it an invaluable tool for automotive and defense applications.
