PTV Vissim - Network editor - Netzwerkeditor
QuestionWhat are typical times to create a network?AnswerFor a network with three simple, 4-leg junctions the geometric model will be finished within a few hours.…
QuestionHow many different types of vehicles/drivers can be modeled?AnswerVissim uses vehicle-driver-units. There are practically no limits on the number of vehicle and driver types. By…
QuestionCan platooning effects be modelled?AnswerYes, it is possible.Definition one: group of cars (known as a "platoon") the size of which is defined by the signal…
QuestionIs it possible to model junction types such as signal-controlled intersections, roundabouts, priority junctions or merges in Vissim?AnswerAny junction geometry can be modeled (signal-controlled intersections,…
QuestionCan a vehicle get a new static route if it still has a route assigned?AnswerNo, a new static route will be considered by a vehicle…
QuestionWhat is the maximum size of a network that Vissim can handle?AnswerThe largest Vissim license has no built-in limit. Therefore the network size is limited…
QuestionSome conflict areas appear to operate with different priority than that as coded. Yielding vehicles appear to take priority. Why is this and how can…
QuestionIs it possible to model overtaking into oncoming traffic lanes, e.g. for a rural single-lane carriageway?AnswerYes, it is possible to model overtaking into oncoming traffic…
QuestionIs there any specific provision or limitation for motorways?AnswerVissim has separate models for urban traffic and for motorways (car following models - Wiedemann 74 and…
QuestionHow can I model an incident where one or more lanes are blocked?AnswerThe recommended option is included in the standard Vissim installation at "..\Examples\Training\SpecialModeling\Incident". The…
QuestionHow can I find out more about the specifics of gap acceptance?AnswerSince gap acceptance can vary from location to location, this variable is considered an…
QuestionIs it possible to model roads below the surface?AnswerIf you define a negative height to a link, the link will be displayed below the 0-plain…
QuestionHow do I enter text in the Network Editor?AnswerIn the Network Editor, you can view the attributes of a network object in a text box…
QuestionHow are merging areas modelled?AnswerA merging area should be modelled as a single link with as many lanes as the main road plus the merging…
QuestionIs it possible to model toll gates?AnswerYes, by using stop signs with an optional time distribution.
QuestionIs it possible to model features such as blocking back, shock waves, local knowledge by some drivers (using rat runs), lane drop and gain, variable…
QuestionHow is the route choice determined and updated during each run?AnswerRoute choice can be determined by the user (static routing) or computed iteratively with the…
QuestionHow do I model right turn on red (RTOR)?AnswerPlease refer to the PTV Vissim Help (https://cgi.ptvgroup.com/vision-help/VISSIM_11_ENG/) > "Creating and editing a network" > "Modeling right-of-way…
QuestionSome PTV Vissim dialogs do not have the right size or position. How can I reset this to the default?Answer1) Choose Edit > User Preferences.2)…
QuestionAre there any key combinations (hotkeys) in PTV Vissim that allow me to execute certain functions directly?AnswerYes, there are built-in hotkeys in PTV Vissim, and…
QuestionI have high-speed trains in my network that are slowing down but not stopping at the station. Then the trains disappear at the end of…
QuestionHow does PTV Vissim handle grade-separated junctions?AnswerEven if you draw links crossing each other, the program will not recognize this as an intersection unless you…
QuestionHow can I display a clock in the Network Editor or in an exported *.avi video that displays the simulation second or time of day…
QuestionAre models built in earlier releases of PTV Vissim compatible with later releases?AnswerYes, generally, models built in earlier releases of PTV Vissim can be read…
QuestionIs there a way to avoid vehicle lane changing immediately in front of stop lines (signals/priority rules)?AnswerYes. For a short section (e.g. 20m) in front…
QuestionHow do I model an intersection where queue spillbacks (a.k.a. tailbacks) do not occur?And as I am trying to code a yellow box junction, is…
QuestionHow can I draw curved Links and specify a radius?AnswerThere is no direct way to enter a radius, but there are workarounds:A) Select "Add Circular…
QuestionI use two Connectors (one for each Lane) when coming from a double-lane Link to a single-lane Link. How can I avoid unneccesary lane change…
QuestionHow can I determine vehicle positions in the coordinate systems 'WGS 1984' or 'Sphere Mercator'/'Mercator (sphere)' or use background images meeting some well-defined coordinate system?AnswerPTV…
QuestionHow can I model parking in PTV Vissim?AnswerThese are the options for the use of the network element Parking Lot:1. For the use of static…
QuestionHow are bus lines and stops modelled? Are bus detection, signals and priority measures modelled?AnswerPublic transport is modelled as trams and/or buses in high detail…
QuestionHow are banned movements specified?AnswerWhen using static routes, a movement is banned if there is no route assigned to that movement (if routes do exist…