Generating connectors

You can generate connectors automatically for all zones or nodes.

1. If required, set the zone or nodes active for which you want to generate connectors, via

the spatial selection (Setting network objects active/passive via the spatial selection) and/or
filter criteria (Using filters to set network objects active or passive).

The selected zones or nodes are active.

2. In the Network window, right-click the Connectors button.

The Connectors context menu opens.

3. Select the Create entry.

The Generate connectors window opens.

4. Make the desired changes.

Element	Description
Generate PrT connectors	If the option has been selected, only connectors for the private transport are generated in this step. Note PrT connectors can only be connected to nodes with at least one link that is open to a PrT transport system.
Generate public transport connectors	If the option has been selected, only connectors for the public transport are generated in this step. Note Public transport connectors can be created for the following nodes only: Nodes which have at least one link on which a transport system of the type PuTWalk or PuTAux is permitted Nodes to which a stop area has been allocated
Maximum length (direct dist.)	Maximum direct distance in kilometers between the nodes and the zone centroids Note Only connectors whose direct distance is below the specified value will be created.
Maximum number (current step)	In the current step, for each zone, the maximum specified number of connectors will be generated for the selected transport system type.
Maximum total number per zone	In total, for each zone, the maximum specified total number of connectors will be generated for the selected transport system type.
Type of generated connectors	The specified type is used to differentiate generated connectors from already existing ones (Properties and options of connectors).

Notes: By default, generated connectors are valid for all transport systems that have been defined for the respective transport type (PrT/PuT) in the network.

If more nodes are used as connector nodes than specified under Maximum number, the nodes with the shortest distance to/from the respective zone centroid will be used.

The connector time t0 is also calculated for closed transport systems. If they are opened later on, t0 is already available and no manual entry is required.

5. Confirm with OK.

The connectors are generated.