VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

8 Simulation and Test
8.2.2 Using Macros for Test Runs
Instead of interactively placing every single detector call in every test run, a
macro file can be used that contains all desired detector calls. The use of
macro files is recommended in each the following cases:
► A test run with a fixed set of detector calls is to be evaluated under
different control strategies.
► Different, but similar test runs are to be evaluated.
A macro for a test run can be created in two ways.
Use one of the options to place the detector calls interactively:
► option RECORDING
► the macro editor
Recording
To create a macro file for a fixed test run for multiple control scenarios follow
the steps outlined below:
1. Select TEST - RECORDING (when reopening the TEST menu, a check mark
appears at RECORDING).
2. Interactively place the desired detector actuations with TEST – CONTI-
NUOUS or TEST – SINGLE STEP, cf. section 8.2.1.
3. Terminate the test run with STOP. Because of the activated recording
function, a macro file with the extension *.M_I will be created.
4. Modify the parameters of the control logic and repeat the same set of
detector calls with TEST – MACRO – RUN...
Editing
To evaluate a control logic with different, but similar test runs, use the macro
editor as described below:
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