Tessera

Tessera, developed by Anadelta Software, is a premier program in the Photo & Graphics category, specifically under the 3D Design subcategory. The latest version, 2.7, of this powerful software is tailored for Windows 7 and supports seamless integration for various large-scale and small-scale road design and construction projects.

The program file names for Tessera are Tessera.exe, and tesserino.exe, and the software is classified under the Shareware license. Known for its multifunctional road design capabilities, Tessera stands out with features that ensure precise planning, analysis, and production of drawings as well as tables. Greek road construction and design companies particularly favor this robust platform for its versatility and efficiency.

Highly configurable, the program can adapt to specific project parameters with ease. It includes an advanced terrain system that supports breaklines, nested calculation boundaries, and extensive post-processing and visualization capabilities. The initial road layout can be defined effortlessly and refined using advanced planning functions.

The latest version introduces an improved interface for combining transition curves to build the actual corridor layout. The roadway surface is constantly recalculated and is visible during the design phase, allowing for dynamic adjustments. Corridor sidelines consider initial road widths and any user-placed widenings, and the terrain profile along the corridor can be modified simply by using the mouse.

Thanks to the rich library of typical cross section templates, designing and editing cross sections is both quick and accurate. Adjustments can be made on existing templates or new ones created from scratch, with the program recalculating any affected quantities automatically.

Printing and exporting designs and tables is also highly configurable, catering to even the most sophisticated presentation requirements. Users can download the software with ease from various platforms, often finding free trials or demo versions to evaluate its capabilities before committing to a purchase.

Pros:

1. Robust and multifunctional for both large and small-scale projects.
2. Highly configurable with advanced visualization and post-processing.
3. Dynamic adjustments and user-friendly interface.

Cons:

1. Limited to Windows 7 support.
2. Shareware license may require purchase after trial.
3. Complex features might have a steep learning curve for new users.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as Tesseral Pro, Tesseral 2-D Full-Wave Modeling or StickWriter, which might be related to Tessera.