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Transoft Solutions Global
Transoft Solutions
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GuidSIGN 4.4 – FLUG
Michael Frost, Product Manager
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Agenda
1.
Basics of GuidSIGN
2.
Clearview Highway Fonts
3.
GuidSIGN Demonstration
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Sign Creation from 2003 MUTCD
Customize Panel Style – Clearview
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Clearview Font Replacement for design
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Output to Sign Cutter process
4.
Review of Features and Benefits
5.
Question and Answer Period
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Basics of GuidSIGN
1.
Pick correct panel style from MUTCD standards
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Create new style if modifications are needed to adapt to
state MUTCD
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Confirm panel rounding values make sense for sign shop
fabrication requirements
2.
Place Largest to smallest objects
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3.
Arrows, shields, word strings, etc
Check for correct snap positions
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3 on each side of object
4. Remember that you can turn off Auto Update Panel
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To allow specific placement of objects without updating
positions to panel rules
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The Clearview Type System
1.
Clearview was designed for optimal legibility and has a different visual structure than the
FHWA Standard Alphabets
2.
The Clearview lowercase is taller, interior shapes of letters are more open to allow clear
definition of each letter
3.
Letter spacing has been designed to accommodate the needs of older drivers when used
with both regular and high brightness sheeting materials by reducing the effects of halation
(or overglow)
5.
Currently available from Terminal Design (www.terminaldesign.com) and soon to be
available from Transoft Solutions.
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A GENERAL COMPARISON
SHS Standard
Alphabet
Clearview "W" series
Series B
Clearview 1-W
Series C
Clearview 2-W
Series D
Clearview 3-W
Series E
Clearview 4-W
Series E- Modified
Clearview 5-W and Clearview
5-W-R
Series F
Clearview 6-W
Clearview 5-W-R should be used if a Clearview
5-W is too wide for the specific application
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DESIGN CONCEPT:
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Design Example
2003 MUTCD– Section 2E.20 –
using FWHA Fonts
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Features
1.
Dynamic Design Capabilities
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National MUTCD or customize for state MUTCD
standards
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Customizable libraries
2. Text options
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MUTCD 1988 and 2003 Font styles
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Compatibility with all True Type Fonts including
Clearview Font program
3. Display Modes
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Black and white fill, full color or outline
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Automatic Display of dimensions
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Features
4. CAD Standards
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GSLevel.ini re-maps GuidSIGN object creation
onto DOT specified design levels instead of defaults
5. Drawing sheets and reports
6.
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Standard Library
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Add your own
“Export to Sign Cutter” feature
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DXF File format
7. File exchange format (*.GSX)
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CAD to Windows version
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AutoCAD to MicroStation (Operators can work in
the platform they are most comfortable in).
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Benefits
1.
2.
100% CAD Content
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.DGN, .CEL, .DXF, .DWG files
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No translation issues / file restrictions /ease of
customization
Lower Design Times
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3.
Making your job easier and faster while maintaining
accuracy
Reduce Costs: no extra software needed
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Transfer easily to sign cutters and plotters or
graphics programs
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Benefits
4. A choice for users
5.
6.
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Windows and CAD versions
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Designs can be performed in CAD product of choice and
converted to meet D.O.T. submission requirements.
Quick learning curve
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Users can be designing in no time
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Advanced training available
Flexible solution: GuidSIGN lets you take control
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Customize or create new panel styles, etc.
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Questions
1. Additional Questions.
2. Sales / Support
1-888-244-8387 (toll free)
3. Enhancement request contact:
Michael Frost, Product Manager
mf@transoftsolutions.com
On-Site and web based training available
4. Thank you for attending
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Powerful Software for
Efficient Sign Design
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