Adaptive import process for abstract network models

1.  Import the network into Vissim (Importing data from Synchro)

2.  Save the network in Vissim.

3.  Edit the network in Vissim. For example, you can adjust the course of the link polygons or define the travel time sections.

4.  Define the simulation parameters.

5.   Carry out the simulation.

6.  Check the result of the simulation. For example, you can determine that the signal control is not optimal. This must be adjusted in the source application Synchro in the source network.

7.  Make the desired changes in Synchro.

8.   Save the source network in Synchro.

9.  Export the source network for the adaptive import in Vissim.

10.  Import the network in Vissim adaptively (Importing Synchro network adaptively)

Vissim compares the originally imported data with the new data of the abstract network model. In the case that, for example, only the differences for the signalization exist, the data for the signalization is regenerated in Vissim. Thereby, all the manually adjusted links, connectors and travel time sections are preserved in Vissim.

Notes:   The adaptive import is only possible if the current network is originally generated with the same external application. A network must be opened at the time of data import. Contrary to a modeled network, an imported network is not displayed correctly on an existing background map or another, file-based background. If you are using a background image, position the imported network so that it lines up with it (Mapping Vissim network to background position), (Positioning background image). The quality of the imported network depends on the exactness of the imported data and normally requires only minimal adjustments.