Editing construction elements in the Network Editor

Unlike other network objects, you can edit the polygons and rectangles of construction elements with additional functions. The level, on which the construction element is located, may not be blocked (Defining levels).

Inserting another point on the border line of a polygon

1.  On the network object sidebar, click the network object type of the construction element Areas or Obstacles.

2.  In the Network Editor, right click on the desired position on the border of the area or the obstacle.

3.  On the shortcut menu, click Add Point.

The point is inserted. You can move the point in order to model the shape of the polygon.

Moving the polygon point

1.  On the network object sidebar, click the network object type of the construction element Areas or Obstacles.

2.  Click in the Network Editor on the polygon point, hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse pointer to the desired position.

3.  Release the mouse button.

Deleting the polygon point

1.  On the network object sidebar, click the network object type of the construction element Areas or Obstacles.

2.  In the Network Editor, click on the polygon point, hold down the mouse button and move the polygon point to an adjacent polygon point of the construction element.

3.  Release the mouse button.

Rotating the construction element

You can rotate construction elements like other network objects (Rotating network objects)

Enlarging or reducing rectangular construction elements

1.  On the network object sidebar, click the network object type of the construction element Areas or Obstacles.

2.  Click in the Network Editor on a corner of the area, obstacle, ramp or stairway; hold down the mouse button and move the mouse pointer to the desired position.

3.  Release the mouse button.

If the area contains colored dots for pedestrian inputs, pedestrian routes, or pedestrian travel times that would lie outside the area if you changed its shape, Vissim automatically moves them back into the area.

Enlarging or reducing circular areas or obstacles

1.  On the network object sidebar, click the network object type of the construction element Areas or Obstacles.

2.  In the Network Editor, enlarge the view of the construction element until you can identify the individual intermediate points in the contour of the construction element.

3.  In the Network Editor, click one of the intermediate points, hold down the mouse button and drag the mouse pointer to the desired position.

4.  Release the mouse button.

If the area contains colored dots for pedestrian inputs, pedestrian routes, or pedestrian travel times that would lie outside the area if you changed its shape, Vissim automatically moves them back into the area.

Moving one side of the construction element

You may move any side between two corner points of a rectangle or polygon, both vertically and horizontally. Adjacent sides are thus extended or shortened.

1.  Point the mouse pointer to the side of your choice.

The mouse pointer appears as double arrow.

2.   Hold the mouse button down and drag the mouse horizontally or vertically to move the side of the construction element to the position of your choice.

3.  Release the mouse button.