Generalizing links

With this functionality you can reduce the number of intermediate points of links.

You can execute the functionality for all, all active links, or links marked in the network editor.

Editing all or all active links

1.  If required, set the links active whose intermediate points you want to reduce, via

The selected links are active.

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

The Links context menu opens.

3.  Select the entry Link geometry > Generalize....

The Generalize links window opens.

4.  Make the desired changes.

Element

Description

Edit only active links

If the option has been selected, only active links will be taken into account.

Precision (in Visum coordinates)

Specification, how far the new links may deviate from the previous ones

Total number of intermediate points (before)

Calculated total number of intermediate points before and after generalization

Note

The calculated total numbers will be output if you click the Preview button.

Preview

Calculates the total number of intermediate points based the entry under Precision.

Note

The old and the new course are displayed in the network editor.

5.  Confirm with OK.

The links are generalized.

Editing marked links

1.  In the network, mark all links whose intermediate points you want to reduce.

2.  Right-click in the network display.

A shortcut menu opens.

3.  Select the entry Link geometry > Generalize....

4.  Confirm with OK.

The links are generalized.

Tip: You can also call the function from the shortcut menu of the corresponding list and edit marked objects together.