Defining power distributions

You define the power through power distributions only for vehicles of HGV category. Power distribution is irrelevant for other vehicle categories. Vissim uses power distributions together with weight distributions (Using weight distributions). Some typical power distributions are predefined.

1.  On the Base Data menu, click > Distributions > Power.

The Power Distributions list opens.

2.  In the list, on the toolbar, click the Add button .

A new row with default data is inserted.

The Power Distribution window opens.

3.  Make the desired changes:

Element Description
Name Description
Left field with power unit Minimum power (kW)
Right field with power unit Maximum power (kW)

4.  Right-click in the line.

A node is entered.

5.  Click the intermediate point and keep the mouse button pressed.

6.  With the mouse button pressed, drag the intermediate point to the desired position.

7.  Release the mouse button.

The labeling for the y and x axes is adjusted.

8.  Confirm with OK.

The power distribution will be shown in the Power Distributions list.

Superordinate topic:

Using power distributions