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REQUIRED

If this is your first Virtual CRASH self-paced training course, take a few minutes to read over the Getting Started page. The Getting Started page includes details on grading, completion time, and the requirements to receive a certificate of completion. Successful completion of this course assumes an active and valid vCRASH software license.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with importing imagery from 3rd party sources such as Google Maps, importing scene data from total station or RTK GPS devices, how to align the data with imagery, and how to create and print diagrams.

GENERAL READING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

COURSE MODULES

Module I: Understanding Sequences

Module I covers importing an aerial image into the workspace and scaling it correctly so it can serve as the foundation for a diagram.
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Module II: Understanding Interpositions

Module II covers using Virtual CRASH's built-in Google Maps feature to import auto-scaled aerial imagery, including API key setup and the Region Selection tool for high-quality tiled images.
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Module III: Programming EDR Data and Delta-Vs

Module III gives a full walkthrough of building a scale diagram from total station survey data, covering point-array alignment, auto-generated and hand-drawn striping, textured road surfaces, vehicle placement, trajectory lines, and finishing annotations.
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Module IV: Rendering and Creating Videos

Module IV covers rendering the finished scale diagram with the built-in render engine and outputting it as a high-resolution image or printed page.
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After you've completed all videos, projects, and quizzes, please notify the instructor at training@vcrashusa.com.

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