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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 understanding the design of the Virtual CRASH interface and how to find commonly used features. Although this course is ideal for new users of Virtual CRASH, even experienced users stand to benefit from many of the topics covered. Though this course was developed in Virtual CRASH 6, the reviewed interface is common to Virtual CRASH 3, 4, and 5.

GENERAL READING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

COURSE MODULES

Module I: Set-up

Module I discusses issues related to installation of Virtual CRASH software, where to find help, and other matters.
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Module II: Warm-ups

In Module II, we will start with simple warm-up exercises to help you become familiar with key aspects of navigating the Virtual CRASH workspace.
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Module III: Navigating the Workspace

Module III covers basic mouse commands; changing the workspace theme; changing view, render, and camera modes; modifying the workspace grid; and utilizing the multi-view display. This module also provides a brief overview of the left-side control panel and the project menu, including changing units, working with the gallery browser, the vehicle menu, and Virtual Tutor.
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Module IV: Manipulating Objects

Module IV is an introduction to manipulating objects in Virtual CRASH. This module covers moving and rotating objects (including using axis restraints, axis grips, and the properties menu), using the local and world reference frames, modifying vehicle elevation, changing the mass and size properties of an object (e.g., ground clearance), and using the axis menu to make changes to a vehicle (center of gravity, wheelbase, suspension properties, etc.). This module also covers crushing vehicles, including working with polygons and manipulating vertices via proportional editing.
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Module V: CAD Tools

Module V offers a basic introduction to the CAD tools available in Virtual CRASH, including line objects, various 2D and 3D shapes, and road objects.
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After you've completed all videos, projects, and quizzes, please notify the instructor at training@vcrashusa.com.

Do you have a technical support issue, such as:

Virtual CRASH software installation problem?
Automatic software update problem?
Understanding how a feature or function works?
Geometry or total station file import problem?
Problem finding the right User's Guide, Knowledge Base, Blog, or training video to help with your specific use case?
Need to request that a potential use case be explained that is not well documented in the vCRASH Academy.
Need to report a potential software problem?

Technical support inquiries can be submitted to the Virtual CRASH team at: https://www.vcrashusa.com/support

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