Overview of add-on modules

is available with the following add-on modules:

General modules

Dynamic assignment

The module Dynamic Assignment is used to distribute the vehicles automatically among the available paths. Users only need to specify an origin-destination matrix and the parking lots assigned to the corresponding zones. They are not required to enter static routes manually (Zusatzmodul Dynamische Umlegung verwenden).

EnViVer Pro

EnViVer Pro is a tool used to calculate emissions based on vehicle record data.

EnViVer Enterprise

In addition to the functions of EnViVer Pro, EnViVer Enterprise allows for the modeling of additional vehicle classes, individual time periods as well as automatic processing of several input files.

3D package: 3DS Max Export and V3DM

Export 3DS Max: Network data and vehicle positions are exported from as text files and can be imported into Autodesk's 3ds Max software. The 3D packet contains a script in the Autodesk macro language, as well as numerous vehicle model information.

Using V3DM ( 3D modeler), allows users to convert 3D models of the formats DWF, 3DS (both by Autodesk), and SKP (Google Sketchup) into 3D format V3D. This works for both static models and vehicles.

Example MAX files for vehicle models are located in the ..\API\3dsMaxExport\MAXModels folder of your installation.

Synchro Import

Using this module, users can generate models from Synchro. The network geometry, volumes, turns, vehicle compositions, and signalization are imported. The module supports adaptive import. This means changes made in are not lost when more current versions of the Synchro model are imported.

PTV Viswalk

provides complete simulation of pedestrians and is seamlessly integrated in (Simulation von Fußgängern).

Signal controllers: Complete procedures

Econolite ASC/3

This module enables user to simulate signal controllers that run on ASC/3 North American controller devices by Econolite. It provides a dedicated user interface for its control parameters.

RBC (Ring Barrier Controller)

This module enables PTV Vissim to simulate signal controllers that are controlled according to the North American standard procedure "ring barrier controller". It provides a dedicated user interface for the RBC parameters.

Signal control procedure vehicle-actuated programming (VAP)

VAP enables to simulate programmable vehicle-actuated signal controls (SC). This is possible for both stage or signal group based signal controls. During simulation runs or in the test mode, VAP interprets the control logic commands and generates the signal control commands for the signal control that become effective in the network. Vice versa, detector parameters are retrieved from the network and processed in the logic. The VAP program logic is described in a text file (*.vap) with a simple programming language. It can be also be exported from VisVAP. The signal data file (*.pua) can either be comfortably exported from Vissig or generated manually in a text editor. The range of application of VAP stretches from controls for individual nodes over PT priorities to complex control systems for entire corridors or subnetworks. Additionally, applications in the ITS range, e.g. variable message signs (VMS) or temporary side lane clearances are readily possible.

VisVAP

Flow chart editor for VAP: VisVAP (short for Visual VAP) is an easy to use tool for defining the program logic of VAP signal controllers as a flow chart. All VAP commands are listed in a function library. The export function allows users to generate VAP files, which saves additional changes to the VAP file. Moreover, VisVAP provides a debug functionality that during a running simulation in allows users to go through the control logic step by step using the control logic. It also shows the current values of all parameters used in the logic.

Vissig

Vissig complements the stage-based fixed time control (which is included in any basic version and in the module "Junction editor and control") by additionally providing stage-based fixed time signal control. Vissig contains a graphical editor for defining stages and interstages. Interstages can also be automatically generated by Vissig. Besides providing the usual functionality, the signal program editor allows users to easily extend or shorten stages and interstages. Additionally, Vissig offers an interface for the export of signal data compliant with VAP in the PUA format so that a traffic-dependent signal control with VAP can be easily generated on the basis of the generated stages and interstages. All signal plan information can be exported to Microsoft Excel and easily added to reports.

Signal control: Interfaces

External signal control SC

This module allows users to simulate signal controller procedures, which are available as a separate executable application (*.exe) or program library (*.dll). These can be either standard procedures supplied by or other providers, or procedures developed internally with the API module.

LISA+ OMTC

This add-on is used to simulate signal controls specified with the LISA+ procedure by Schlothauer. The actual control DLL and the GUI for the controller parameters can be obtained from Schlothauer.

SCATS interface

This module is used to simulate signal controllers specified according to the Australian SCATS procedure. The actual control DLL and the GUI for entry of the control parameters (SCATS.DLL, SCATS_GUI.DLL, WinTraff, ScatSim) must be obtained from Roads and Maritime Services of New South Wales, Australia.

SCOOT interface

The SCOOT interface is used to simulate signal controllers that are specified according to the English SCOOT procedure. The actual control DLL and the GUI for the control parameters (SCOOT.DLL, SCOOT_GUI.DLL, PCScoot) can be obtained from Siemens UK.

Programming interfaces

API Package Application Programmer's Interface:

SignalControl, SignalGUI, DriverModel, and EmissionModel.DLLs. The API package enables users to integrate their own or external applications in order to influence a PTV Vissim simulation (Zusatzmodule PTV Vissim-Programmierschnittstellen (API)).

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