VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

7.1.8.4 Creating
The Pedestrians Editor (Add-on)
Similar situations of “shortest vs. quickest route” issues can alternatively be
addressed using the functionality of the dynamic potential (cf. section
7.1.8.8 et sqq.).
This functionality suits especially for alternative routes which are less
distinct as in the case of ticket gates, or which are not at all discrete as for
example, when a large crowd has to do a 90 degree or a u-turn around a
corner.
The definition of static or partial routes is a six step process. The next
required action is shown in the status bar. To discard the recent step and
return to the previous step, click outside the VISSIM network.
1. Activate the Pedestrian traffic mode and the Pedestrian Routes mode
2. Select the pedestrian area on which the decision shall be located.
3. Right-click inside the area at the desired position to place the new routing
decision at the cursor position.
A red dot appears representing the new routing decision. The dot is
merely a graphical representation – routes will be available to all
pedestrians (when affected due to type/class) entering the corresponding
area of pedestrians.
The Create routing decision window appears.
Select the Type of the routing decision and confirm OK.
For the attributes and attribute editing please refer to section 7.1.8.6.
4. Select the walkable construction element (area/ramp) which is the
destination.
5. Right-click to define the position of the destination (green dot). The beeline
will be highlighted yellow and the Pedestrian routes window will
appear. Enter the properties and confirm OK.
If there is no continuous connection, no route will be suggested and the
window will not open. In this case, either select a different destination or
check the VISSIM network.
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