VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

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4. The Video Compression window
opens to receive the desired video
compression codec. It is highly recommended
to use video compression
since *.AVI files become
very large without compression. The
compression modes available depend
on the system configuration.
Some compression modes offer additional configuration to be set in this
window.
Be aware that some compression codecs might not be compatible for use
with *.AVI recording (in contrast to playback). As the behaviour depends
on the system configuration, the easiest way to check this beforehand is to
record a short sample *.AVI and try to run it after completion. If the newly
generated *.AVI file does not run, try a different video codec.
The video compression used for the *.AVI recording must be installed also
on every computer where the *.AVI file is to be shown. As video compression
codecs depend on the Windows installation, it is recommended to
use a codec that is widely used in standard installations.
5. Confirm with OK in order for the *.AVI file to be recorded. The *.AVI file is
now recorded while the simulation is active.
The selection dialogs for the name of the *.AVI file and for the video codec
are displayed prior to the simulation initialization which takes more time the
more pedestrian areas are in the network.
Recording an *.AVI file can take substantially longer than a normal 3D
simulation, especially if the Anti-Aliasing option is activated.
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