VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

Network Coding
A link cannot have multiple sections with a different number of lanes. Thus
multiple links need to be created for each section. If for any reason the
number of lanes needs to be changed once a link is created, the split
command can be used (EDIT - SPLIT LINK, default shortcut F8).
Modeling techniques:
► Create a link for one direction first, model its curvature and then use
Generate Opposite Direction to create a similar shaped link in the
opposite direction.
► Connectors (rather than links) should be used to model turning movements.
► Links should not turn corners at an intersection but should be extended
to almost the center of the junction (if different numbers of lanes do not
allow for a “through link”).
This section deals with links carrying vehicular traffic.
Users of the Pedestrians add-on can define links as walkable areas for
pedestrians that have been defined as vehicle type. For more details cf.
section 7.1.5.
6.3.1.1 Creating
The Links & Connectors mode needs to be active.
1. Right-click at the desired start position of the link, keep the mouse-button
pressed while dragging the mouse in the direction of flow to the
destination position and release the mouse button.
2. Edit the link data (cf. section 6.3.1.2)
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