Defining 3D information signs

In the network editor, in 2D and in 3D mode, you can select a network object and define a 3D information sign for it. The 3D information sign is then automatically assigned to this network object and you can configure its display and content. To define a 3D information sign in the 3D Information Signs list, as Reference object type, select the network object type and the desired network object at which you want to display the 3D information sign.

Note: 3D information signs reduce the display speed and loading speed of Vissim. Use 3D information signs to display information, not to label network objects. Limit the number of 3D information signs you want to save in the *.inpx file to a maximum of a few dozen and avoid a larger number.

Defining a 3D information sign for a network object in the network editor

1.  On the network object sidebar, click 3D Information Signs.

2.  Right-click the network object to which the 3D information sign is assigned.

3.  On the shortcut menu, click Add 3D information sign.

The 3D Information Signs window opens. Fields are filled with the attribute values of the selected network object.

In 2D mode, the symbol is displayed with the network object. In 3D mode, the 3D information sign is displayed with the network object.

4.  In the 3D information sign window, click the entry in the Content section.

The properties of the entry are displayed on the right. These depend on the type selected. For the Text type, for example, these are:

• Alignment: left
• Text: Enter the text that is to be displayed on the 3D information sign in the text box.
• Type: Free text

You can add further types to the 3D information sign:

Type	Properties
Text	Alignment: left-aligned (left), right-aligned (right) or centered (center) Text: text box for the text displayed on the 3D information sign Type: Free text, cannot be edited
Attribute value	Attribute: short name of the selected attribute of the reference object type Alignment: left-aligned (left), right-aligned (right) or centered (center) Show unit: Show unit with attribute on 3D information sign Decimal places: Enter the number of decimal places to be displayed with the attribute value Type: attribute value, cannot be edited
Attribute name	Attribute: short name of the selected attribute of the reference object type Alignment: left-aligned (left), right-aligned (right) or centered (center) Type: attribute title corresponds to the attribute name, cannot be edited
Combination of text, attribute value and/or attribute name and sequence:
Attribute name and Attribute value	The properties correspond to the attribute name and attribute value properties described further above in this table.
Text and Attribute value	The properties correspond to the text and attribute value properties described further above in this table.
Attribute value and Text	The properties correspond to the attribute value and text properties described further above in this table.

5.  To add one of these types to the 3D information sign, in the 3D information sign window, in the Content section, click the symbol.

6.  On the shortcut menu, click the desired entry.

7.  If desired, edit the properties.

8.  If required, edit further attributes below the Content and Properties sections (Attributes of 3D information signs).

9.  Confirm with OK.

The attributes are saved in the 3D Information Signs list.

In the network editor, click the symbol to add a frame around your 3D information sign.

Defining 3D information signs in the 3D information signs table

1.  On the Lists menu, click > Graphics & Presentation > 3D Information Signs.

Tip: Alternatively, on the Presentation menu, click > 3D Information Signs.

2.  On the list toolbar, click the Add button .

A new row with default data is inserted.

The 3D Information Signs window opens.

3.  Edit the attributes (Attributes of 3D information signs).

4.  Confirm with OK.

The attributes are saved in the 3D Information Signs list.

In the network editor, click the symbol to add a frame around your 3D information sign.