Properties of the Vissim versions

From version 11, Vissim is available as a 64-bit edition only. The Vissim version name, version number, and service pack number are displayed in the title bar and in the About PTV Vissim window.

Demo version and Vissim Viewer
  • You can use an installed demo version for 30 days after it has first been opened. If the demo version is overwritten by a later version of the service pack, the 30-day trial period starts anew. You can initially open the demo version during a maximum period of 180 days from its build.
  • The Vissim Viewer can be used without any time restrictions (Using PTV Vissim Viewer).
  • You cannot copy data in lists.
  • Evaluation cannot be generated.
  • The Save, Save as default network, and Print commands are not available.
  • *.avi files cannot be saved.
  • Users do not receive technical support.

The following applies to the Vissim Viewer only:

  • Vissim Viewer: Simulation runs are aborted after the first 1,800 seconds. This period cannot be extended in order to show longer simulation runs. If it is necessary to show the visualization of vehicles and/or pedestrians beyond the first 1,800 s, animation files *.ani can be used. For animation files there is no time limit.
  • The Vissim Viewer does not contain any demo examples.
Student version
  • Evaluation can be generated.
  • The Vissim network can be saved.
Thesis license

The network size depends on the dongle settings.

Classroom license

The Classroom license is only available in the USA. Scope of features and restrictions depend on the dongle settings.

Academic license

Scope of features and restrictions depend on the dongle settings.

Overview of maximum values by version

: Depends on the dongle settings.

 

Demo / Viewer

Students

Thesis

Classroom

Academic

Number network size

3

0

 default: 1

Network in km²

100,000 x 100,000

1 x 1

 default:

10 x 10

Maximum number of signal controls

999,999

10

20

Maximum number

Pedestrians

999,999,999

30

10,000

Maximum

simulation period in

simulation seconds

1800

600

 

Overview of version modules

Academic license: Scope of features and restrictions depend on the dongle settings.

Module

Demo

Viewer

Students

Thesis

Classroom

3D display

BIM import

optional

Bing Maps

with maintenance contract

with maintenance contract

COM interface

optional

Emissions

Driving simulator

optional

Dynamic assignment

Export 3DS MAX

optional

External driver module

optional

Managed lanes facilities

optional

Meso simulation

Public transport

Road transport

optional

Synchro

optional

Test mode (signal control)

optional

optional

V3DM

optional

optional

VisVAP

optional

optional

Overview of signal controllers by version

Academic license: Scope of features and restrictions depend on the dongle settings.

Control procedures

Demo

Viewer

Students

Thesis

Classroom

Balance

Econolite ASC/3

Epics

External

Fourth Dimension D4

LISA+ OMTC

Mc Cain 2033

RBC (Level 3)

SCATS

SCOOT

Siemens VA

TRENDS

VAP

VISSIG

VS-PLUS

Help, manual and FAQs by version

  • You can open the Help menu and manual in the Vissim versions via the Help menu.
  • You can find answers to frequently asked questions about Vissim on our web pages PTV Vissim FAQs.

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Basic information