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2D mode Using 2D mode and 3D mode |
2D/3D mode |
2D mode Calling the 2D mode from the 3D mode |
3D mode Using 3D mode and specifying the display |
2D/3D model Using 2D/3D models, Defining 2D/3D models |
2D/3D model distribution Defining 2D/3D model distributions for 2D/3D models, Attributes of 2D/3D model distributions, Using 2D/3D model distributions |
2D/3D model file formats Supported file formats for 2D/3D models |
2D/3D model segment Attributes of 2D/3D model segments |
2-stage controller Using 2-stage controllers |
3D animation of doors 3D animation of PT vehicle doors |
3D graphic parameters Editing 3D graphic parameters, Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
overview List of 3D graphic parameters |
3D information sign toolbar Using the 3D information sign toolbar |
3D information signs Using the 3D information signs |
attributes Attributes of 3D information signs |
defining Defining 3D information signs |
positioning Positioning 3D information signs |
3D mode Displaying vehicles and pedestrians in the 3D mode, List of base graphic parameters for network editors, Using 2D mode and 3D mode |
activating Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
hiding buildings Editing building visibility |
3D perspective Driver / Pedestrian Showing 3D perspective of a driver or a pedestrian |
as camera position Setting 3D perspective as camera position |
3D traffic signals |
adding to signal head Adding a new 3D traffic signal for signal head |
attributes Attributes of 3D traffic signals |
defining Defining 3D traffic signals |
editing Editing 3D traffic signals |
modeling Modeling 3D traffic signals |
3D viewing angle Changing the 3D viewing angle (focal length) |
3ds file Using 2D/3D models |
A
Abstract network graph Building an Abstract Network Graph |
Academic license Properties of the Vissim versions |
Acceleration behavior Using acceleration and deceleration functions |
Acceleration function Attributes of acceleration and deceleration functions, Deleting the acceleration/deceleration function |
Add-on modules Overview of add-on modules |
Alias |
defining Updating attributes during simulation based on events, Defining aliases |
for attribute names Using aliases for attribute names |
in Attribute selection list Editing aliases in the Attribute selection list |
Alighting location Selecting alighting location distribution and boarding location distribution |
Alternative path search Performing an alternative path search |
Animation Displaying attributes during an animation run |
recording Recording an animation, Defining an animation recording |
running Running the animation |
ANM data |
adaptive importing Adaptive import of ANM data |
importing Importing ANM data |
anm file Files of the ANM import, Selecting ANM file, configuring and starting data import |
ANM import |
adaptive Adaptive import of ANM data, Importing ANM data |
generated network objects Generated network objects from the ANM import |
anmroutes file Files of the ANM import |
Anti-aliasing Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
Area |
attributes Attributes of areas |
defining polygons Defining construction elements as polygons |
defining rectangles Defining construction elements as rectangles |
Area behavior type Defining area behavior types |
Area evaluation Output attributes of area and ramp evaluation |
Area measurement Defining an area measurement in lists, Evaluating pedestrian areas with area measurements, Editing sections assigned to area measurements, Generating area measurements in lists |
Area visualization |
parameter-based Assigning a color to areas based on aggregated parameters (LOS) |
Area-based walking behavior Modeling area-based walking behavior |
Assignment |
static and dynamic Differences between static and dynamic assignment |
att file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Attribute |
direct Direct and indirect attributes |
editing Editing attributes of network objects, Editing network objects, attributes and attribute values |
filtering Setting a filter for selection of subattributes displayed |
indirect Direct and indirect attributes |
Attribute selection Selecting attributes and subattributes for columns of a list |
Attribute value |
editing Editing network objects, attributes and attribute values |
showing Showing attribute values of a network object in the Network editor |
AutoCAD |
data import Importing walkable areas and obstacles from AutoCAD |
Automatic action after object creation Right-click behavior and action after creating an object |
Autonomous driving Editing driving behavior parameters autonomous driving |
B
Background |
map from Internet Using live maps from the Internet, Activating live maps from the Internet |
Background color List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Background image toolbar Using the background image toolbar |
Background map Assigning a live map if reference points are identical, List of 3D graphic parameters, List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
for Smart Map Displaying or hiding live map for the Smart Map |
Background texture compression Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
Backup copy Setting up backup copy |
Bar chart Creating charts |
Base data Base data for simulation |
Base graphic parameters Editing base graphic parameters for a network editor |
for network editors List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Base network |
opening, editing Opening and editing the base network in the network editor |
bew file Files of dynamic assignment |
BIM Importing Building Information Model files |
BIM converter Starting conversion in Viswalk |
Block control Modeling railroad block signals |
Boarding delay |
function Using the Boarding Delay function |
type Defining boarding delay types |
Boarding location Selecting alighting location distribution and boarding location distribution |
Bosch emissions calculation Performing environmental impact assessments |
Building List of 3D graphic parameters, List of 3D graphic parameters |
Building Information Model (BIM) Importing Building Information Model files |
Buildings |
hiding Editing building visibility |
C
Camera movement |
preview Showing a preview of camera movement |
Camera position Saving camera positions, Attributes of camera positions |
for 3D perspective Driver/Pedestrian Setting 3D perspective as camera position |
Car following model Editing the driving behavior parameter car following model, Operating principles of the car following model |
mesoscopic simulation Car following model for mesoscopic simulation |
Car park Creating a car park, Creating a car park in the network editor and defining attributes |
attributes Creating a car park in the network editor and defining attributes |
defining in the network editor Creating a car park in the network editor and defining attributes |
Ceiling opening Modeling length, headroom and ceiling opening |
Cell |
in lists Selecting cells in lists |
Changes compared to previous versions Important changes compared to previous versions |
Chart Creating line charts or bar charts without preselection, Creating charts |
attribute list preselection Creating charts from data in a list |
configuring Configuring a created chart |
creating Quick start guide Creating a chart |
display Adjusting how the chart is displayed |
displaying data Presenting data |
enlarging an area Showing a chart area enlarged |
network object preselection Creating charts from a network object type |
network object preselection network editor Creating charts from network objects in the network editor |
preselection optional Creating charts with or without preselection |
quick start Quick start guide Creating a chart |
reusing Reusing a chart |
scatter plot Creating a scatter plot |
toolbar Chart toolbar |
types Presenting data |
x-axis Presenting data |
y-axis Presenting data |
Chart type Configuring the chart type and data |
Circle Defining construction elements as circles |
Classroom license Properties of the Vissim versions |
Closure Defining a vehicle route of the type closure |
Cloud model Signing in to PTV Cloud with PTV user account, Using cloud models |
adding comment Adding a comment to the cloud model, showing model details and history |
closing and signing out Closing a cloud model and signing out |
model details and history Adding a comment to the cloud model, showing model details and history |
opening in Vissim Downloading and opening a cloud model |
saving Saving a cloud model |
saving as network file Saving a cloud model as Vissim network file |
uploading network file Saving a network file as cloud model |
uploads, downloads Showing uploads and downloads of cloud models |
Color Defining colors for vehicles and pedestrians, Defining color distributions, Static colors of vehicles and pedestrians, List of 3D graphic parameters |
Color distribution Defining color distributions, Using color distributions |
Color schemes |
adding named Using named color schemes |
Column in list Moving column in list |
COM interface Using the COM Interface |
Command history Configuring command history |
Command prompt Starting PTV Vissim via the command prompt |
Compass List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Conflict area |
attributes Attributes of conflict areas |
major flow Defining right of way for conflict areas using major flow |
modeling Using conflict areas |
pedestrians Modeling conflict areas for pedestrians |
right of way Defining the right of way at conflict areas |
Connector Assigning lanes between links, Attributes of connectors, Defining connectors, Modeling connectors |
lane Assigning lanes between links |
editing Editing construction elements in the Network Editor |
Control procedures Changing control procedures for signal controller type |
Convergence Attributes for achieving convergence |
Convergence evaluation Saving data about the convergence of the dynamic assignment to a file |
Copyright Copyright and Imprint |
Correcting demand matrices Correcting demand matrices |
Cost coefficient General cost, travel distances and financial cost in the path selection |
Cost file Attributes for the trip chain file, matrices, path file and cost file, Controlling iterations of the simulation |
Costs |
as basis for path selection Attributes for calculating costs as a basis for path selection |
calculating Calculation of paths and costs |
Counter for fixed time signal controllers Defining layouts with counters |
Country |
regional information on the start page Selecting the country for regional information on the start page |
Coupled list Using coupled lists |
Creating formulas Creating formulas |
Curve speed Defining curve speed |
cva file Files of dynamic assignment |
D
Daily program list Defining and editing daily signal program lists |
Daily signal program list Defining and editing daily signal program lists |
Data |
exporting Exporting data |
importing Importing openDRIVE file *.xodr, Importing routes, Importing a network |
Data collection point Defining data collection points |
Data export |
edges Exporting data |
from signal controller editor Exporting data from the signal controller editor |
model archive (*.zip) Exporting network files and corresponding files to model archive |
nodes Exporting data |
polygon data Exporting data |
PT lines Exporting data |
PT stops Exporting data |
Data import |
*.rcf file Importing the *.rcf file |
additive network Reading a network additionally |
ANM data adaptive Adaptive import of ANM data |
anm file Importing ANM data |
from ANM import generated network objects Generated network objects from the ANM import |
network Importing a network |
routes Importing routes |
simulation run Reading simulation runs additionally, Reading a simulation run additionally, Importing one or multiple simulation runs |
Database connection Configuring the database connection for evaluations |
Deceleration behavior Using acceleration and deceleration functions |
Deceleration function Deleting the acceleration/deceleration function |
Decimal separators Selecting decimal separator via the control panel |
Decision models Example: Using the decision model to calculate a managed lane, Defining decision model for managed lane facilities |
Default values Defining default values |
Defining major flow Defining right of way for conflict areas using major flow |
Demo examples Using files with examples, Using files with examples |
Demo version Providing simulation data for demo version, Properties of the Vissim versions |
Desired acceleration Defining acceleration and deceleration functions |
Desired deceleration Defining acceleration and deceleration functions |
Desired speed Changing the desired speed |
Desired speed decision Attributes of desired speed decisions, Using desired speed to modify desired speed decisions, Defining desired speed decisions |
Desired speed distribution Attributes of desired speed distributions, Using desired speed distributions |
pedestrians Using desired speed distributions for pedestrians |
Destination area Conditions for origin areas and destination areas |
Destination parking lot selection Defining the destination parking lot selection |
Destination section |
moving Moving routing decisions or destination sections |
Detector Using detectors, Defining detectors, Exponential smoothing of detector occupancy rates, Attributes of detectors, Zooming into signal heads and detectors of a signal controller |
activating Defining click behavior for the activation of detectors in test mode |
pedestrians Modeling detectors for pedestrians |
Detour |
avoiding Using the detour factor to avoid detours |
Detour factor Using the detour factor to avoid detours |
Diagnostic data and usage data Allowing the collection of usage data |
Diagnostics.exe Performing an error diagnosis with Diagnostics |
Dialog position |
resetting Resetting menus, toolbars, hotkeys, dialog positions, Restoring the display of windows |
Direct output Configuring evaluations for direct output, Using the Direct output function to save evaluation results to files |
Direction change duration distribution Network settings for standard type of direction change duration distribution |
DirectX 11 Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
Discharge record Saving discharge record to a file |
Display types Defining display types, Defining track properties |
Distance distribution Attributes of distance distributions, Using distance distributions |
Distraction of the driver Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
Distribution Editing the graph of a function or distribution, Using distributions |
defining Defining a normal distribution, Defining the empirical distribution |
dkp file Using 2D/3D models |
Documentation Documents |
additional Additional documentation |
Dongle Showing program and license information |
Door Defining doors for public transport vehicles |
3D animation 3D animation of PT vehicle doors |
of public transport vehicles Editing doors of public transport vehicles |
Double-sided lighting Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
Driver errors Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
distraction of the driver Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
misjudging speed Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
temporary lack of attention Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
DriverModel.dll Activating external driver model via Driver Model DLL file |
Driving behavior parameters |
autonomous driving Editing driving behavior parameters autonomous driving |
car following model Editing the driving behavior parameter car following model |
defining Defining driving behavior parameter sets |
driver errors Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
editing Editing driving behavior parameters |
following behavior Editing the driving behavior parameter Following behavior |
lane change Editing the driving behavior parameter Lane change behavior |
lateral behavior Editing the driving behavior parameter Lateral behavior |
Meso Editing the driving behavior parameter Meso |
signal controller Editing the driving behavior parameter Signal Control |
Driving conditions Driving states in the traffic flow model according to Wiedemann |
Dwell time Calculating the public transport dwell time for PT lines and partial PT routes |
advanced passenger model Calculating dwell time according to the advanced passenger model |
dwell time distribution Defining dwell time according to dwell time distribution |
PTV Viswalk Calculating dwell time with PTV Viswalk |
Dwell time at stops Calculating the public transport dwell time for PT lines and partial PT routes |
dwf file Using 2D/3D models |
Dynamic assignment Controlling dynamic assignment, Using dynamic assignment |
basics Base for calculating the dynamic assignment |
evaluating Evaluating costs and assigned traffic of paths |
flow diagram Flow diagram dynamic assignment |
quick start Quick start guide Dynamic assignment |
toll calculation Calculating toll using dynamic assignment |
for a ramp or stairway Defining the Dynamic Potential for a ramp or stairway |
for pedestrian routes Defining the Dynamic Potential for a static pedestrian route |
levels and ramps Dynamic Potential in relation to the concept of levels and ramps |
Dynamic routing decision Defining dynamic routing decisions, Attributes of dynamic routing decisions |
E
Econolite |
ASC/3 Add-on module Econolite ASC/3 |
Edge Creating and using edges, Attributes of edges |
excluding Excluding edges from dynamic assignment |
visualization Visualizing edges |
Elevator Elevator attributes, Modeling elevators, Defining elevators |
walking behavior pedestrians Walking behavior of pedestrians when using elevators |
Elevator door Elevator door attributes |
Elevator group Defining an elevator group, Attributes of elevator groups |
Emission calculation Configuring emission calculation for a vehicle type, Performing environmental impact assessments, Accessing EmissionModel.dll for the calculation of emissions |
quick start Quick start guide Calculating emissions based on emission classes |
Emission class distributions Using emission class distributions |
attributes Attributes of emission class distributions |
defining Defining emission class distributions |
Emission classes Performing environmental impact assessments |
Emission model Configuring emission calculation for a vehicle type |
EmissionModel.dll Accessing EmissionModel.dll for the calculation of emissions |
Enlarging Zooming in |
Environmental impact assessment Performing environmental impact assessments |
Equilibrium assignment Equilibrium assignment – Example |
err file Checking the runtime warnings in the file *.err, Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Error message Editing error messages for an unexpected program state |
Escalator |
attributes Attributes of ramps and stairs, moving walkways and escalators |
Escape key Specifying the functionality of the Escape key |
ESTM Performing environmental impact assessments |
Evaluating grid cells Grid-based evaluation of pedestrian density and speed |
Evaluating meso edges Showing meso edges results in lists |
Evaluating meso lanes Showing meso lane results in lists |
Evaluating parking space Displaying parking space results in lists |
Evaluating pedestrian density and speed Evaluating pedestrian density and speed based on areas |
Evaluation Performing evaluations, Output options and results of individual evaluations |
canceling Canceling writing evaluations |
databases Saving evaluations in databases |
direct output Configuring evaluations for direct output, Using the Direct output function to save evaluation results to files |
overview Overview of evaluations |
Vissim, HBS Comparing evaluations of PTV Vissim and evaluations according to HBS |
Evaluation interval |
for travel times Evaluation interval duration needed to determine the travel times |
Evaluation results Visualizing results |
Example files networks Using files with examples |
Exponential smoothing of travel times Selecting exponential smoothing of the travel times |
Export |
network data Exporting static network data |
Exporting base network Exporting base networks or scenarios |
Exporting network data Exporting static network data |
Exporting scenario Exporting base networks or scenarios |
External driver model Activating the external driver model for a vehicle type, Activating external driver model via Driver Model DLL file |
External emission model Configuring emission calculation for a vehicle type |
External signal control Add-on module external signal control signal controller |
External signal control procedures Activating the external signal control procedures |
F
FAQ Using the manual, Help and FAQ list |
FBX file |
Metadata Presetting vehicle attributes in FBX 3D model file |
fds file Fire event based on an FDS file |
fhz file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Files |
ANM import Files of the ANM import |
dynamic assignment Files of dynamic assignment |
other Other files |
overview Overview of PTV Vissim files |
results traffic flow simulation Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
testmode Files for test mode |
Filter |
for attributes Setting a filter for selection of subattributes displayed |
Filter cross section Defining flow bundles and filter cross sections |
Fire event Fire event based on an FDS file |
attributes Fire event attributes, Attributes of FDS meshes |
Fixed time signal controller type Using signal controller type Fixed time (simple), Using signal controller type Fixed time |
fkt file Structure of the trip chain file *.fkt, Files of dynamic assignment |
Flight mode Flight over the network, Navigating in 3D mode in the network |
Flow bundle Visualizing volumes on paths as flow bundles, Defining flow bundles and filter cross sections |
attributes Flow bundle attributes |
flow bundle bars Displaying flow bundle bars |
Focal length Changing the 3D viewing angle (focal length) |
Fog density List of 3D graphic parameters |
Fog end List of 3D graphic parameters |
Fog in the 3D mode Using fog in the 3D mode |
Fog mode List of 3D graphic parameters |
Fog start List of 3D graphic parameters |
Following behavior Editing the driving behavior parameter Following behavior |
Fourth Dimension D4 Add-on module Fourth Dimension |
Free distribution Attributes of free distributions |
Frequency Defining a signal controller with frequency |
Function Editing the graph of a function or distribution |
acceleration Using acceleration and deceleration functions |
deceleration Using acceleration and deceleration functions |
Functions |
boarding delay Using the Boarding Delay function |
lateral drift speed Using curve speed and lateral drift speed |
speed in curves Using curve speed and lateral drift speed |
fzp file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
G
General distribution Using general distributions |
Generalized cost General cost, travel distances and financial cost in the path selection |
Geometry from 3D file Applying geometry from 3D file |
Global model parameters Defining global model parameters |
Graph Editing the graph of a function or distribution |
Graphic card Technical information and requirements |
Graphic parameters Selecting display options |
3D Editing 3D graphic parameters, List of 3D graphic parameters |
for network objects List of graphic parameters for network objects |
network objects Editing graphic parameters for network objects |
Graphics driver Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
Graphics file Loading image file as background image |
Green time optimization Performing green time optimization of stage-based fixed time controllers |
Grid-based area visualization Assigning a color to areas based on aggregated parameters (LOS) |
GUI Becoming familiar with the user interface |
H
Helbing Pedestrian simulation, Application area of PTV Vissim |
model Main differences between the Wiedemann and the Helbing approaches |
Help Documents, Showing the PTV Vissim Help |
Hotkeys Mouse functions and hotkeys, Using hotkeys , Customizing hotkeys |
resetting Resetting menus, toolbars, hotkeys, dialog positions |
Hybrid simulation Using hybrid simulation |
I
IFC file Starting conversion via a batch file, Converting IFC files to INPX files, Starting conversion in Viswalk |
IFC2INPX_GUI.exe Starting conversion in Viswalk |
Import |
from AutoCAD Importing walkable areas and obstacles from AutoCAD |
Importing |
openDRIVE file Importing openDRIVE file *.xodr |
Importing a text file into a database Importing text file in a database after the simulation |
Imprint Copyright and Imprint |
inp file Other files |
inp0 file Other files |
inpx file Files of the ANM import, Other files |
including building data Importing INPX files including building data |
Installation How to install and start PTV Vissim |
Installation guide Additional documentation |
Interface Technical information and requirements |
Intergreen matrix Editing intergreen matrices, Defining an intergreen matrix |
Intergreen values Importing intergreen values from Excel |
Intermediate point Deleting intermediate point of a graph, Deleting points, Changing routing procedure via intermediate points, Moving points |
altitude Defining altitude of link intermediate points using z-offset |
in pedestrian route Modeling the course of pedestrian routes using intermediate points |
in vehicle route Inserting intermediate points into a vehicle route |
z-offset Defining altitude of link intermediate points using z-offset |
Intersection control Modeling intersection control without signal controller |
Interstages Editing interstages |
Inverting direction Inverting direction |
Iteration Controlling iterations of the simulation |
K
Kernel Using PTV Vissim Kernel |
Keyframe Using storyboards and keyframes, Defining a storyboard with keyframes |
knr file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
L
Label position Resetting the label position |
Labeling network object Viewing and positioning label of a network object |
Land color List of 3D graphic parameters |
Land texture List of 3D graphic parameters |
Lane Inserting lanes on the left or right |
connector Assigning lanes between links |
Lane change Editing the driving behavior parameter Lane change behavior, Saving lane change data to a file |
driving behavior Applications and driving behavior parameters of lane changing |
Lane marking types Defining lane marking types |
Lane reduction Merging lanes and lane reduction |
Language of user interface Selecting the language of the user interface |
Lateral behavior Example of modeling lateral behavior, Editing the driving behavior parameter Lateral behavior |
Lateral drift speed Using lateral drift speed |
Layout |
applying to Smart Map Copying the layout of a Network Editor into Smart Map |
automatic saving Specifying automatic saving of the layout file *.layx |
importing Saving and importing a layout of the user interface |
opening Importing the saved user interface layout |
saving Saving the user interface layout |
layx file Other files |
ldp file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Legend List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Level Defining levels |
Level toolbar Using the Level toolbar |
Level transparency List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
License Showing licensed signal control procedures |
License information Showing program and license information |
Licenses |
managing License Management – Questions & Answers |
licenses |
user group-specific issues License Management – Questions & Answers |
Line |
intermediate point Editing points in links or connectors |
Line chart Creating charts |
Link Defining links, Modeling links for vehicles and pedestrians |
adding point Adding points to a link |
as pedestrian area Modeling links as pedestrian areas |
attributes Attributes of links |
color based on aggregated parameters Assigning a color to links based on aggregated parameters |
editing point Editing points in links or connectors |
inverting direction Inverting direction |
splitting Splitting links |
Link behavior type Defining link behavior types for links and connectors |
Link evaluation Showing data from links in lists |
LISA+ OMTC Add-on module LISA+ OMTC |
List |
column headers Showing short or long names of attributes in column headers |
coupled Using coupled lists |
deleting data Deleting data in lists |
editing data Selecting and editing data in lists |
filtering data of a column Filtering data of a column |
moving columns Moving column in list |
opening Opening lists |
relation Using coupled lists |
selecting attributes Selecting attributes and subattributes for columns of a list |
selecting cells Selecting cells in lists |
selecting data Selecting and editing data in lists |
shortcut menu Editing lists and data via the shortcut menu |
showing relations in coupled lists Selecting relations in coupled lists |
showing the simple list on the left Showing the simple list only |
sorting Sorting lists |
structure Structure of lists |
toolbar List toolbar |
using Using lists |
List layout Using named list layouts |
Location distribution Selecting alighting location distribution and boarding location distribution, Using location distributions for boarding and alighting passengers in PT |
attributes Attributes of location distributions |
Log file vissim_msgs.txt Using the vissim_msgs.txt logfile |
Logo List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Long name as column header Showing short or long names of attributes in column headers |
LOS scheme Using LOS schemes for showing aggregated pedestrian values |
lsa file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
lzv file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
M
m_i file Files for test mode |
m_o file Files for test mode |
Macro Using macros for test runs |
editing Editing a macro |
recording Recording a macro |
running Running a macro |
Main memory Technical information and requirements |
Managed lane Toll pricing and defining managed lanes |
evaluating Saving managed lane data to a file |
Managed lane route Attributes of managed lane routes, Example: Using the decision model to calculate a managed lane |
Managed lanes facility Defining managed lane facilities |
Managed lanes routing decision Attributes of managed lanes routing decisions |
Managing licenses Showing program and license information, License handling for PTV Vision users |
Manual Documents, Showing the user manual |
Map gray scale List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Map intensity List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Map provider List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Map service Managing map services of the background map |
Mapping point to background position Mapping Vissim network to background position |
Matrix Matrix attributes, Attributes for the trip chain file, matrices, path file and cost file |
Matrix correction Defining and performing Matrix correction, Correcting demand matrices |
Matrix editor Editing OD matrices for vehicular traffic in the Matrix editor |
Maximum number of entries for command history Configuring command history |
McCain 2033 Add-on module McCain 2033 |
mdb file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Measurements Defining and generating measurements or editing allocated objects, Showing results of measurements |
Measuring distances Measuring distances |
Menu Using the menu bar |
all, overview Overview of menus |
editing Editing menus |
resetting Resetting menus, toolbars, hotkeys, dialog positions |
using the menu bar Using the menu bar |
mer file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Merging lane Merging lanes and lane reduction |
merp file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Meso |
driving behavior Editing the driving behavior parameter Meso |
simulation method Selecting simulation method micro or meso |
Meso edge Attributes of meso edges |
Meso graph Generating meso graphs |
Meso network nodes Creating meso network nodes, Rules and examples for defining meso network nodes, Modeling meso network nodes |
Meso node Attributes of meso nodes |
Meso turn conflicts Attributes of meso turn conflicts |
Meso turns Attributes of meso turns |
Mesoscopic node-edge model Mesoscopic node-edge model |
Mesoscopic simulation Using mesoscopic simulation |
car following model Car following model for mesoscopic simulation |
node control Node control in mesoscopic simulation |
quick start Quick start guide Mesoscopic simulation |
restrictions Functional differences to microscopic simulation |
Messages Showing messages and warnings |
Micro simulation method Selecting simulation method micro or meso |
Minimizing Zooming out |
Misjudging speed Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
mle file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Model archive (*.zip) Exporting network files and corresponding files to model archive |
Model distributions Using 2D/3D model distributions |
Model parameters |
per pedestrian type Defining model parameters per pedestrian type according to the social force model |
Wiedemann 74 Defining the Wiedemann 74 model parameters |
Wiedemann 99 Defining the Wiedemann 99 model parameters |
Model segments Assigning model segments to 2D/3D models |
Model transfer file Applying model transfer files, Creating model transfer files, Using model transfer file (*.trax) |
Modeling examples Pedestrians Modeling examples: Quickest or shortest path? |
Modification Add new modification, Opening and editing modifications in the network editor |
Molnár Pedestrian simulation |
Monetary cost for path selection General cost, travel distances and financial cost in the path selection |
Mouse button Using the mouse buttons, scroll wheel and Del key |
left, right Typography and conventions |
Mouse functions Mouse functions and hotkeys |
Moving section Moving network object sections |
Moving walkway Attributes of ramps and stairs, moving walkways and escalators |
MSA method for travel times Selecting the MSA method for travel times |
N
Named chart layout Using named chart layouts |
Named list layout Using named list layouts |
Named network editor layout Using named Network editor layouts |
Network |
checking Checking the network |
checking at start of simulation Saving network file (inpx) in newer version without prompting, Checking and selecting the network with simulation start |
comparing Comparing and transferring networks |
creating Network objects - overview |
creating and starting simulation, quick start Quick start guide Creating a network and starting simulation, First steps, quick starts and videos |
importing Importing a network |
mapping point to background position Mapping Vissim network to background position |
moving Moving the network |
reading additively Reading a network additionally |
rotating Rotating the network |
saving subnetwork Saving a selected part of the network |
scenario management Placing a network under scenario management |
setting up Setting up a road network or PT link network |
showing entire Navigating in 3D mode in the network |
transferring Comparing and transferring networks |
Network editor Using network editors |
construction element Editing construction elements in the Network Editor |
opening new Showing Network editors |
selecting network object Moving network objects in the Network Editor |
shortcut menu Network editor shortcut menu |
Smart Map sections Showing all Smart Map sections |
toolbar Network editor toolbar |
zooming in on network object Zooming to network objects in the network editor |
Network editor layout |
using named Using named Network editor layouts |
Network editor layout selection Using named Network editor layouts |
Network file |
saving as cloud model Saving a network file as cloud model |
Network graph Building an Abstract Network Graph |
Network object |
attribute value Showing attribute values of a network object in the Network editor |
commands Calling up network object specific functions in the network editor |
copying Selecting and copying network objects, Copying and pasting network objects into the Network Editor |
copying to different level Copying network objects to different level |
deleting Deleting network objects |
direction of the effect Showing the direction, in which the marker takes effect |
duplicating Duplicating network objects |
editing Editing network objects, attributes and attribute values |
inserting new Inserting a new network object in a Network Editor |
labeling Viewing and positioning label of a network object |
moving in Network Editor Moving network objects in the Network Editor |
moving section Moving network object sections |
pasting from Clipboard Pasting network objects from the Clipboard |
rotating Rotating network objects |
selecting Displaying and selecting network objects, Selecting a network object from superimposed network objects |
selecting and showing in list Selecting network objects in the Network editor and showing them in a list |
selecting in Network editor Moving network objects in the Network Editor |
showing name Showing the names of the network objects at the click position |
zooming Zooming to network objects in the network editor |
Network object sidebar Using the Network object sidebar |
shortcut menu Shortcut menu in the network object sidebar |
Network object type Network objects - overview |
Network performance pedestrians Pedestrian network performance: Displaying network performance results (pedestrians) in lists |
Network settings Selecting network settings |
3D signal head Selecting network settings for 3D signal heads |
angle towards north Selecting angle towards north |
concatenating attributes Selecting network settings for attribute concatenation |
direction change duration distribution Network settings for standard type of direction change duration distribution |
elevators and elevator group Network settings for standard types of elevators and elevator groups |
pedestrian behavior Selecting network settings for pedestrian behavior |
reference points background map Showing reference points |
units Selecting network settings for units |
vehicle behavior Selecting network settings for vehicle behavior, Network settings for the driving simulator |
Next section Displaying previous or next views |
Node Attributes of nodes, Creating nodes per level, Defining nodes, Modeling nodes, Selecting nodes, polygons or segments, Meaning of node color and line style, Deleting nodes |
Node evaluation Evaluating nodes |
Node polygon Editing node polygons |
Node-edge graph Generating a node-edge graph |
Nodes |
attribute-based color Assigning a color to nodes based on an attribute |
evaluating Evaluating nodes |
from PTV Visum Using nodes defined from individual link segments |
Non-signalized intersection Modeling intersection control without signal controller |
O
Obstacle |
attributes Attributes of obstacles |
Occupancy distribution Attributes of occupancy distributions, Using occupancy distributions |
Occupancy rate Exponential smoothing of detector occupancy rates |
OD pair Attributes of OD pairs, Displaying OD pair data in lists |
openDRIVE file |
importing Importing openDRIVE file *.xodr |
OpenGL Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
Operation of the program Principles of operation of the program |
Opposite lane Generating an opposite lane |
Optional expansions Optional expansion for the dynamic assignment |
Origin area Conditions for origin areas and destination areas |
Overtaking maneuvers on oncoming lane |
overview Modeling overtaking maneuvers on the lane of oncoming traffic |
Overtaking on oncoming lane |
network objects and attributes Defining network objects and attributes for passing on oncoming lane |
ovw file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
P
panm file Files of the ANM import |
Parameter-based area visualization Assigning a color to areas based on aggregated parameters (LOS) |
Parameters |
pedestrian simulation Parameters for pedestrian simulation |
Parking and stopping on the roadside Modeling parking and stopping on the roadside |
Parking lot Defining parking lots, Attributes of parking lots, Modeling parking lots and zones |
attribute-based color Assigning a color to parking spaces, parking lots or parking lot gorups based on an attribute |
defining a car park in the network editor Creating a car park in the network editor and defining attributes |
evaluating Displaying parking lot results in lists |
evaluating parking space Displaying parking space results in lists |
for dynamic assignment Defining parking lots for dynamic assignment |
generating a car park Creating a car park |
overview Modeling parking lots |
types Using parking lot types |
Parking lot groups Defining parking lot groups |
evaluating Displaying parking lot group results in lists |
Parking route |
defining Defining parking routes |
Parking routing decision Attributes of parking routing decisions |
evaluating Displaying parking routing decisions in lists |
adding location for all Adding route locations for selected partial pedestrian routes |
Partial pedestrian routing decision Defining partial pedestrian routing decisions, Attributes of partial pedestrian routing decisions |
Partial PT route Defining partial PT routes, Attributes of partial PT routes |
Partial PT routing decision Attributes of PT partial routing decisions |
Partial route |
of vehicles Attributes of partial vehicle routes |
using as a basis Defining a partial route based on an existing partial route |
Partial vehicle route Attributes of partial vehicle routes, Deleting vehicle routes, partial vehicle routes, and routing decisions |
attributes Attributes of partial vehicle routes |
defining Defining partial vehicle routes |
Partial vehicle routing decision Attributes of partial vehicle routing decisions |
Passenger changes |
duration Specifying duration of boarding and alighting for a PT vehicle type |
Path evaluation Showing data about paths of dynamic assignment in lists |
Path file Attributes for the trip chain file, matrices, path file and cost file, Controlling iterations of the simulation |
Path search Attributes for path search, Path search finds only the best possible path in each interval, Influencing path search, Path search and path selection |
Path selection Attributes for path selection, Method of path selection with or without path search, Path search and path selection |
monetary cost General cost, travel distances and financial cost in the path selection |
Paths Attributes of paths, Displaying paths in the network |
calculating Calculation of paths and costs |
manual setting of volumes Setting volume for paths manually |
overlapping Correcting distorted demand distribution for overlapping paths |
Pavement marking Defining pavement markings, Attributes of pavement markings, Modeling pavement markings |
PDF user manual Showing the user manual |
Pedestrian attribute decisions Defining Pedestrian attribute decisions, Using pedestrian attribute decisions |
Pedestrian class Using pedestrian classes, Defining pedestrian classes, Attributes of pedestrian classes |
Pedestrian composition Modeling pedestrian compositions, Defining pedestrian compositions, Attributes of pedestrian compositions |
Pedestrian crossing Defining pedestrian crossing |
Pedestrian demand Modeling pedestrian demand and routing of pedestrians |
Pedestrian input Defining pedestrian inputs, Modeling pedestrian inputs, Inputs, routing decisions and routes guide pedestrians, Attributes of pedestrian inputs |
Pedestrian link Defining pedestrian links |
Pedestrian network performance Pedestrian network performance: Displaying network performance results (pedestrians) in lists |
Pedestrian record Saving pedestrian record to a file or database |
Pedestrian route |
adding location for all Adding route locations for selected static routes |
intermediate point Modeling the course of pedestrian routes using intermediate points |
partial routing decision Defining partial pedestrian routing decisions |
route structure Showing route bundle for area or ramp |
static Attributes of static pedestrian routes, Defining static pedestrian routes |
Pedestrian route location Attributes of pedestrian route locations |
Pedestrian routing Modeling pedestrian demand and routing of pedestrians |
Pedestrian simulation Pedestrian simulation, Internal procedure of pedestrian simulation , Application area of PTV Vissim |
base data Network objects and base data for the simulation of pedestrians |
conflict area Modeling conflict areas for pedestrians |
dynamic potential Dynamic potential use cases, Using dynamic potential or dynamic partial pedestrian routes |
functions Version-specific functions of pedestrian simulation |
global model parameters Defining global model parameters |
input Inputs, routing decisions and routes guide pedestrians |
model parameters per pedestrian type Defining model parameters per pedestrian type according to the social force model |
network objects Network objects and base data for the simulation of pedestrians |
parameters Parameters for pedestrian simulation |
requirements Requirements for pedestrian simulation |
simulation resolution Special effect of simulation resolution on pedestrian simulation |
Pedestrian travel time measurement Saving pedestrian travel time measurements from OD data to a file, Evaluating pedestrian travel time measurements, Defining pedestrian travel time measurement |
Pedestrian type Defining pedestrian types, Using pedestrian types, Attributes of pedestrian types |
Pedestrians |
as PT passengers, quick start Quick start guide: Defining pedestrians as PT passengers |
attribute-based color Assigning a color to pedestrians based on an attribute |
color Defining colors for vehicles and pedestrians |
PT passengers Modeling pedestrians as PT passengers |
visualizing Visualizing pedestrian traffic in 2D mode |
Pedestrians in the network Showing pedestrians in the network in a list |
Perception model Operating principles of the car following model |
Platform edge Adding platform edges |
Platooning Editing driving behavior parameters autonomous driving |
Point Deleting points, Moving points |
editing Editing points in links or connectors |
of link Adding points to a link |
z-offset Defining altitude of link intermediate points using z-offset |
Polygon Defining construction elements as polygons, Selecting nodes, polygons or segments |
Polygon node Using polygon nodes and segment nodes, Converting polygon nodes |
Position of label Resetting the label position |
Power distribution Using power distributions |
attributes Attributes of power distributions |
pp file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Presentation Creating simulation presentations |
Previous section Displaying previous or next views |
Previous versions Important changes compared to previous versions |
Priority rule Attributes of priority rules, Defining priority rules, Modeling priority rules |
creating Creating priority rules |
examples Examples of priority rules |
pedestrians Modeling priority rules for pedestrians |
Program element Showing program elements together, Arranging or freely positioning program elements in PTV Vissim |
Program start Program start and start screen |
Programming interfaces (API) Programming interfaces (API) |
Project explorer Using the project explorer |
toolbar Project explorer toolbar |
Project structure Editing the project structure |
PT infrastructure Modeling PT infrastructure |
PT line Attributes of PT lines, Modeling PT lines, Defining PT lines |
checking and repairing line courses Checking and repairing PT line courses |
PT line stop Editing a PT line stop |
PT link network Setting up a road network or PT link network |
PT passenger Quick start guide: Defining pedestrians as PT passengers, Modeling pedestrians as PT passengers |
PT short range public transportation Modeling short-range public transportation |
PT telegram |
editing duringe test run Editing PT telegram during test run |
pua file Other files |
Public transport stop Defining PT stops, Attributes of PT stops, Modeling PT stops |
Public transport stop bay Generating a public transport stop bay, Entering a public transport stop bay in a PT line path |
Public transport vehicle |
door Defining doors for public transport vehicles |
doors Editing doors of public transport vehicles |
Public transport waiting times Saving PT waiting time data to a file |
pw1 file Other files |
Python script language Using Python as the script language |
Q
Queue counter Attributes of queue counters, Modeling queue counters, Showing results of queue counters in lists, Defining queue counters |
Quick info Showing and hiding object information in the network editor |
Quick Mode Using the Quick Mode |
R
Railway crossing Generating a railway crossing |
Ramp |
attributes Attributes of ramps and stairs, moving walkways and escalators |
Ramp evalution Output attributes of area and ramp evaluation |
Ramp metering controller Defining ramp metering controllers |
Ramps & stairs |
LOS-based color Assigning a color to ramps and stairs based on aggregated parameters (LOS) |
RBC |
Converting from previous version Using Ring Barrier Controller of previous version |
Definitions Base Timing Definitions, RBC Definitions, Detector Definitions |
Editor RBC Editor - Overview |
Examples RBC Examples |
Preemptions Preempts Definition |
Transit Priority Transit Priority Definition |
using Using RBC |
RBC Signal Controller Creating the RBC Signal Controller, Opening a PRBC data file |
rcf file Other files |
Recording settings Recording settings |
Reduced speed area Attributes of reduced speed areas, Defining reduced speed areas, Using reduced speed areas to modify desired speed |
Reference object Selecting reference object and reference object type |
Reference point Assigning a live map if reference points are identical |
References References |
Release notes Additional documentation |
Resetting |
menus and other elements Resetting menus, toolbars, hotkeys, dialog positions |
Result attribute Configuring evaluations of the result attributes for lists, Displaying result attributes in attribute lists |
Result list Showing result attributes in result lists |
Result management Managing results |
Right turn despite red light Using stop signs for right turning vehicles even if red |
Right-click behavior Right-click behavior and action after creating an object |
Ring Barrier Controller Using RBC |
Road network Setting up a road network or PT link network |
Rotate mode (3D) Navigating in 3D mode in the network |
Route |
checking and repairing Checking and repairing routes |
Route choice area Selecting route choice areas |
Route choice method |
for pedestrians Route choice method using the Density criterion, Route choice method using the Quantity criterion, Route choice method using the Travel time criterion |
Route closure Attributes of route closures |
Route closure decision Attributes of route closure decisions |
Route guidance Attributes for the guidance of vehicles, Defining route guidance for vehicles |
Route location |
adding to partial routes Adding route locations for selected partial pedestrian routes |
adding to static routes Adding route locations for selected static routes |
Route structure Showing route bundle for area or ramp |
Routes |
importing Importing routes |
importing *.rcf file Importing the *.rcf file |
Routing decision Deleting vehicle routes, partial vehicle routes, and routing decisions |
moving Moving routing decisions or destination sections |
pedestrians Modeling pedestrian routing decisions, pedestrian routes and partial pedestrian routes |
placing Placing the routing decision and the mode of action in the simulation |
rsr file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
rsrP file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
Rubberband color List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Runtime message Messages and error handling |
Runtime warning |
*.err file Checking the runtime warnings in the file *.err |
S
Sales request Requests to the Traffic customer service |
Saving a video file Recording a simulation and saving it as an AVI file |
Saving subnetwork Saving a selected part of the network |
Saving without prompting Saving network file (inpx) in newer version without prompting |
SC communication Linking signal controllers |
Scale List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
SCATS Add-on module SCATS |
Scatter plot Creating charts, Creating a scatter plot |
Scenario Opening and editing scenarios in the network editor, Add new scenario |
Scenario comparison Selecting scenarios in the project structure for comparison, Comparing scenarios of the scenario management |
attributes Selecting attributes for scenario comparison |
Scenario management Scenario management |
exporting base network Exporting base networks or scenarios |
exporting scenario Exporting base networks or scenarios |
network Placing a network under scenario management |
project explorer Using the project explorer |
project structure Editing the project structure |
quick start Quick start guide Scenario management |
SCOOT Add-on module SCOOT |
Screenshot Capturing screenshots and exporting images |
Script file Defining scripts, Selecting and executing a script file, Starting a script file manually, Using event based script files |
Scroll wheel Using the mouse buttons, scroll wheel and Del key |
Section Defining sections as a polygon, Defining sections as a rectangle, Modeling sections, Attributes of sections |
hybrid simulation Selecting sections for hybrid simulation |
Segment Selecting nodes, polygons or segments |
deleting Deleting segments of an edge from segment nodes |
Segment node Using polygon nodes and segment nodes, Converting segment nodes |
Selection color List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Service point selection The service point selection method, Route selection method Use service point selection, Prerequisites and requirements of the service point selection method |
Services Services by the PTV GROUP |
Setting detector types interactively Setting detector types interactively during a test run |
Shadow color List of 3D graphic parameters |
Shape file Importing shape files |
Shift mode Moving the view |
Short name as column header Showing short or long names of attributes in column headers |
Shortcut menu |
Network editor Network editor shortcut menu |
Short-range public transportation Modeling short-range public transportation |
Show List of 3D graphic parameters |
Show entire network Navigating in 3D mode in the network |
Show grid List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Show land List of 3D graphic parameters |
Show shadows List of 3D graphic parameters |
Showing the entire network Displaying the entire network |
Siemens VA (TL / Siemens VS-PLUS) Add-on module Siemens VA (TL / Siemens VS-PLUS) |
sig file Other files |
Signal change Evaluating signal changes, Showing evaluations in windows |
Signal control Traffic flow model and signal control |
pedestrians Modeling signal controls for pedestrians |
Signal control procedures Changing control procedures for signal controller type, Using signal control procedures, Defining signal controllers and signal control procedures |
external Activating the external signal control procedures |
Signal controller Modeling signal controllers |
attributes Attributes of signal controllers |
defining Defining signal controllers and signal control procedures |
driving behavior Editing the driving behavior parameter Signal Control |
linking Linking signal controllers |
overview Modeling signal controllers |
pedestrian crossing Defining pedestrian crossing |
railway crossing Generating a railway crossing |
ramp metering controller Defining ramp metering controllers |
signal group attributes Signal group attributes |
Signal controller editor Opening and using the signal controller editor |
detecting inconsistencies Detecting inconsistent planning |
exporting Exporting data from the signal controller editor |
frequency Defining a signal controller with frequency |
global settings Making global settings in the signal controller editor |
intergreen matrix Editing intergreen matrices, Defining an intergreen matrix |
interstages Editing interstages |
signal group Defining signal groups in the signal controller editor, Editing signal groups |
signal program Defining signal programs, Editing signal programs |
stage assignments Editing stage assignment |
stage sequence Editing stage sequence |
stages Defining and editing stages |
Signal controller green time distribution Saving signal controller green time distribution to a file |
Signal group Modeling signal groups and signal heads, Defining signal groups for Siemens VA, TRENDS, VAP, VS-Plus, Defining signal groups in the signal controller editor, Editing signal groups |
Signal head Modeling signal groups and signal heads, Zooming into signal heads and detectors of a signal controller, Attributes of signal heads, Defining signal heads |
Signal program Defining signal programs, Editing signal programs |
Simple network display Selecting simple network display |
Simulated travel time and generalized costs Simulated travel time and generalized costs |
Simulated travel times Defining simulated travel times |
Simulation Running a simulation |
criteria for speed Technical information and requirements |
iteration Controlling iterations of the simulation |
of pedestrians Pedestrian simulation |
recording Recording a 3D simulation and saving it as an ANI file |
Simulation method Selecting simulation method micro or meso |
Simulation parameter Defining simulation parameters |
Simulation resolution |
pedestrian simulation Special effect of simulation resolution on pedestrian simulation |
Simulation run Showing simulation run data in lists |
number of runs Selecting the number of simulation runs and starting simulation |
reading additionally Reading simulation runs additionally, Reading a simulation run additionally, Importing one or multiple simulation runs |
Simulation time Specifying the simulation time format for the status bar, Switching the simulation time format for the status bar |
Simulation time label List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
Simultaneous assignment Defining simultaneous assignment |
Sky color List of 3D graphic parameters |
Sky texture List of 3D graphic parameters |
Smart Map |
applying layout Copying the layout of a Network Editor into Smart Map |
background map Displaying or hiding live map for the Smart Map |
defining view in new Network Editor Defining a Smart Map view in a new Network Editor |
displaying Displaying the Smart Map |
entire network Displaying the entire network in the Smart Map |
moving the Network Editor view Moving the Network Editor view |
moving view Moving the Smart Map view |
Network editor sections Showing all Smart Map sections |
new view Defining a new view |
redefining the display Redefining the display in the Smart Map |
using Using the Smart Map |
zooming in/out Zooming in or out on the network in the Smart Map |
Smoothing method Attributes for calculating costs as a basis for path selection |
Social force model Pedestrian simulation |
Spline Generating a spline, Recalculating the spline |
spw file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
SSAM trajectories Saving SSAM trajectories to a file |
Stage assignments Editing stage assignment |
Stage sequence Editing stage sequence |
Stages Defining and editing stages |
Stairway |
attributes Attributes of ramps and stairs, moving walkways and escalators |
Start page Using the Start page |
country for regional information Selecting the country for regional information on the start page |
Static 3D model Editing static 3D models in the Network Editor, Attributes of static 3D models, Using static 3D models, Defining static 3D models |
Static partial pedestrian route Use cases for static partial routes of pedestrians |
Static routes |
from assignment Generating static routes from assignment |
Static routing decision |
pedestrian route Attributes of static routing decisions for pedestrian routes |
Static vehicle route Attributes of static vehicle routes |
defining Defining static vehicle routes, Combining static routes |
Static vehicle routing decision Attributes of static vehicle routing decisions |
Status bar Information in the status bar, Specifying the simulation time format for the status bar, Switching the simulation time format for the status bar |
Stop sign Modeling stop signs and toll counters, Defining stop signs and toll counters, Using stop signs for right turning vehicles even if red, Attributes of stop signs and toll counters |
Storyboard Using storyboards and keyframes |
Student version Properties of the Vissim versions |
Support Submitting a support request, Service and support |
T
Technical information Technical information and requirements |
Temporary lack of attention Editing the driving behavior parameter driver error |
Testing environment Modeling the road network |
Testing signal control logic Testing logics without traffic flow simulation |
Thesis license Properties of the Vissim versions |
Time distribution Attributes of time distributions, Using time distributions |
Time format Specifying the simulation time format for the status bar, Switching the simulation time format for the status bar |
Time interval Calling time intervals from an attributes list, Defining time intervals for a network object type |
defining Using time intervals |
pedestrian OD matrix Time intervals in the pedestrian OD matrix |
Toll counter Modeling stop signs and toll counters, Defining stop signs and toll counters, Using stop signs for right turning vehicles even if red, Attributes of stop signs and toll counters |
Toll pricing Toll pricing and defining managed lanes |
Toll pricing calculation model Defining toll pricing models |
Toolbar Adapting the toolbar, Using toolbars |
all, overview Overview of toolbars |
of lists List toolbar |
resetting Resetting menus, toolbars, hotkeys, dialog positions |
Toolbars Adapting the toolbar |
Traffic flow model Application area of PTV Vissim, Traffic flow model and signal control, Operating principles of the car following model |
driving conditions by Wiedemann Driving states in the traffic flow model according to Wiedemann |
Traffic-dependent VAP programming Add-on module Traffic-dependent VAP Programming |
Training Using files with examples |
Training examples Using files with examples |
Travel distance General cost, travel distances and financial cost in the path selection |
Travel time |
edges Attributes for achieving convergence |
MSA method Selecting the MSA method for travel times |
paths Attributes for achieving convergence |
Travel times |
evaluation interval Evaluation interval duration needed to determine the travel times |
exponential smoothing Selecting exponential smoothing of the travel times |
trax file Other files, Using model transfer file (*.trax) |
trc file Files with results of traffic flow simulation |
TRENDS Using add-on module TRENDS |
Turn value visualization Configuring turn value visualization, Activate turn value visualization, Visualizing turn values |
node size Editing the size of turn value visualization for a node |
same size Setting active turn value diagrams to the same size |
Two stage controller Using 2-stage controllers |
Typography and conventions Typography and conventions |
U
Underground color List of 3D graphic parameters |
Underground texture List of 3D graphic parameters |
Usage data Allowing the collection of usage data |
User interface Becoming familiar with the user interface |
Escape key Specifying the functionality of the Escape key |
language Selecting the language of the user interface |
User manual Showing the user manual |
User preferences |
3D mode Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
anti-aliasing Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
automatic action Right-click behavior and action after creating an object |
automatic saving of layout Specifying automatic saving of the layout file *.layx |
automatic saving of layout file Specifying automatic saving of the layout file *.layx |
background texture compression Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
backup copy Setting up backup copy |
checking network Checking and selecting the network with simulation start |
command history Configuring command history |
default values Defining default values |
Default working directory for cloud models Using default working directories for working copies of cloud models |
detectors in test mode Defining click behavior for the activation of detectors in test mode |
diagnostic data Allowing the collection of usage data |
dialog positions Restoring the display of windows |
double-sided lighting Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
for start page Selecting the country for regional information on the start page |
graphics driver Selecting the 3D mode and 3D recording settings |
if network file is discarded Specifying automatic saving of the layout file *.layx |
if network file is saved automatically Specifying automatic saving of the layout file *.layx |
language Selecting the language of the user interface |
map service Managing map services of the background map |
overview Setting user preferences |
quick info Showing and hiding object information in the network editor |
resetting menus and other elements Resetting menus, toolbars, hotkeys, dialog positions |
right-click Right-click behavior and action after creating an object |
right-click behavior Right-click behavior and action after creating an object |
saving network Saving network file (inpx) in newer version without prompting |
test mode Defining click behavior for the activation of detectors in test mode |
working environment Specifying automatic saving of the layout file *.layx |
User settings |
column headers Showing short or long names of attributes in column headers |
User-defined attribute Creating user-defined attributes, Editing user-defined attribute values, Using user-defined attributes |
User-defined lane width Defining default values |
User-defined minimum gap time Defining default values |
User-defined minimum headway Defining default values |
Using textures Using textures |
V
v3d file Using 2D/3D models, Other files |
vap file Other files |
vce file Other files |
Vehicle |
assigning a color during simulation Dynamically assigning a color to vehicles during the simulation |
attribute-based color Assigning a color to vehicles based on an attribute |
color Defining colors for vehicles and pedestrians |
driving state Driving state of a vehicle |
interaction state Interaction state of the vehicle |
Vehicle attribute decisions Defining vehicle attribute decisions, Using vehicle attribute decisions |
Vehicle category Managing vehicle types, vehicle classes and vehicle categories, Using vehicle categories |
Vehicle class Using vehicle classes, Managing vehicle types, vehicle classes and vehicle categories, Defining the vehicle class |
Vehicle composition Attributes of vehicle compositions, Modeling vehicle compositions, Defining vehicle compositions |
Vehicle input Attributes of vehicle inputs, Modeling vehicle inputs for private transportation, Defining vehicle inputs |
evaluating Displaying vehicle input results in lists |
Vehicle input data Saving vehicle input data to a file |
Vehicle network performance Vehicle network performance : Displaying network performance results (vehicles) in result lists |
Vehicle record Saving vehicle record to a file or database |
Vehicle route Modeling vehicle routing decision, vehicle routes and partial vehicle routes, Deleting vehicle routes, partial vehicle routes, and routing decisions |
changing routing procedure Changing routing procedure via intermediate points |
checking and repairing Checking and repairing routes |
closing Defining a vehicle route of the type closure |
defining static Defining static vehicle routes, Combining static routes |
intermediate point Inserting intermediate points into a vehicle route |
managed lanes facility Defining a vehicle route of the type managed lane |
static Attributes of static vehicle routes |
using existing one as a basis Defining a vehicle route based on an existing vehicle route |
Vehicle route (partial) Modeling vehicle routing decision, vehicle routes and partial vehicle routes |
Vehicle route parking Attributes of parking routes |
Vehicle routing decision |
static Attributes of static vehicle routing decisions |
Vehicle travel time Evaluating vehicle travel time measurements |
Vehicle travel time measurement Defining vehicle travel time measurement, Attributes of vehicle travel time measurement |
Vehicle type Managing vehicle types, vehicle classes and vehicle categories, Defining vehicle types, Attributes of vehicle types |
cost coefficients Setting cost coefficients and destination parking lot selection for vehicle type |
destination parking lot selection Setting cost coefficients and destination parking lot selection for vehicle type |
dynamic assignment Editing specific vehicle type data |
emission model, emission calculation Configuring emission calculation for a vehicle type |
equipment Defining route guidance or SC communication as equipment for vehicle type |
functions and distributions Editing functions and distributions of a vehicle type |
passenger changes Specifying duration of boarding and alighting for a PT vehicle type |
static data Editing static data of a vehicle type |
using Using vehicle types |
Vehicles |
in the network Displaying vehicles in the network in a list |
Vehicular traffic Modeling vehicular traffic |
Version number Information about the PTV GROUP and contact data |
Video recording Starting video recording |
View |
enlarging Zooming in |
minimizing Zooming out |
moving Moving the view |
View from Driver's Perspective Showing 3D perspective of a driver or a pedestrian |
View from Pedestrian's Perspective Showing 3D perspective of a driver or a pedestrian |
Vissim |
demo version Providing simulation data for demo version, Properties of the Vissim versions |
Kernel Using PTV Vissim Kernel |
starting Program start and start screen |
use cases PTV Vissim use cases |
vissim file Other files |
vissim_msgs.txt Using the vissim_msgs.txt logfile |
vissim-pdb file Other files |
VS-Plus Add-on module VS-Plus |
vxb file Other files |
W
Walking behavior Defining walking behavior |
area-based Modeling area-based walking behavior |
weg file Files of the ANM import, Files of dynamic assignment |
Weight Attributes of weight distributions |
Weight distribution Using weight distributions, Attributes of weight distributions |
What’s new document Additional documentation |
Wiedemann Operating principles of the car following model |
driving conditions in traffic flow model Driving states in the traffic flow model according to Wiedemann |
model Main differences between the Wiedemann and the Helbing approaches |
Wiedemann 74 model parameters Defining the Wiedemann 74 model parameters |
Wiedemann 99 model parameters Defining the Wiedemann 99 model parameters |
Window Switching between windows, Releasing windows from the anchors, Anchoring windows, Changing the display of windows |
Wireframe mode List of base graphic parameters for network editors |
WMS service Managing map services of the background map, Managing map services of the background map |
Working directory Opening the Working directory |
wtt file Other files |
Z
zip file |
model archive Exporting network files and corresponding files to model archive |
Zone Modeling parking lots and zones, Attributes of zones, Defining zones |
Zoom in Navigating in 3D mode in the network |
Zoom out Navigating in 3D mode in the network |
Zooming in Zooming in |
Zooming out Zooming out |