Defining time intervals for a network object type

In Vissim, a time interval is predefined with the default values 0.00 s up to MAX simulation period (Defining simulation parameters). This time interval is the default used for network object types that can be assigned time intervals (Using time intervals). You may define additional time intervals for each of these network object types. These time intervals are then only valid for the network objects of this network object type.

1.  On the Base Data menu, click > Time Intervals.

The Time intervals list opens. By default the time interval 0.00 s up to MAX simulation period is shown. If you do not add another time interval, you can only edit the start time of this interval - not the end.

By default, you can edit the list (Using lists).

On the toolbar of the Time intervals list, the Relation <network object type> list box displays the network object types for which you can define time intervals.

2.  On the list toolbar, in the Relations list, click the desired entry.

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

A new row with default data is inserted.

Element	Description
Start	Start time of the time interval in seconds. As at least one interval must be defined, the entries in the first and last row cannot be deleted. The limiting value must not be larger or smaller than the current highest value, but must not be the same as an existing value. In the case of a smaller value, an interval which has already been defined is divided. If you change an entry which you have chosen in the list, the new value must be greater than the preceding value and smaller than the following value in the list. Otherwise, delete the chosen entry and add a new entry, as the sequence of the entries cannot be changed directly.
End	End of the time interval in seconds. The last time interval always ends with MAX.

4.  Enter the desired values.

5.  Repeat the steps until you have defined the desired time intervals for the selected network object type.

Tip: In the attribute list of a network object type that can be assigned time intervals, you can access the Time intervals list and edit the respective time intervals (Calling time intervals from an attributes list).