VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

Recording 3D Video files
All changes made in the list of keyframes are only permanent if the
Keyframe window is closed with the OK button. Thus any changes to the
list can be undone by leaving the window with CANCEL.
9.2.2.4 How Keyframes Come Into Action
Basically there are two applications for keyframes:
► “Storybook” for the recording of *.AVI files
► Library of predefined perspectives for 3D mode display
Keyframes as “Storybook” for the recording of *.AVI files
During the recording of an *.AVI file the keyframes will be run through in the
order in which they are listed (sorted by start time), starting from the first
starting time which not necessarily needs to be the start time of the
simulation. Then the 3D view will change to the first keyframe. If no
keyframes are present, VISSIM will record the current view of the 3D model.
If the users changes the view during the simulation that change will be
recorded.
Using keyframes without recording an *.AVI file
The list of keyframes is available also during a simulation run in order to
provide a means to view the 3D simulation from predefined perspectives. As
a keyframe is selected in the list, the view changes to its camera position.
Note: While the Keyframe window is visible, not all of the VISSIM functions,
commands and hotkeys are available.
9.2.3 Starting the AVI Recording
1. If not enabled already, switch to 3D graphics mode.
2. To start the recording from the beginning, select PRESENTATION – AVI
RECORDING and start the simulation. If you would like to start the
recording at a later time during the simulation run, set the start time of
the first keyframe accordingly. The enabled option is confirmed with a
check mark.
3. As the recording is started, you will be prompted for a filename of the
associated *.AVI file. Select the filename and confirm with OK.
The *.AVI file needs to be saved to the same directory as the VISSIM
network file (*.INP).
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