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Leading Features

Scenario Based Simulation

Cube Dynasim is a scenario-based simulation offering a completely different user experience than any other software system.  This approach provides a way to easily build, manage, and run an unlimited number of simulation alternatives. Instead of managing directories of redundant simulations, the entire simulation project is built and managed within a single file. A scenario-based simulation system saves users huge amounts of time, effort, and money.

The building blocks of a scenario are the different elements of the transportation system:

  • Roadway network   - Travel Demand   - Traffic Signals   - Public Transport

 

  • The user creates options for each of the categories.  For example three optional road networks, five levels of travel demand, six traffic signal plans and two options for the public transport system.

 

  • A scenario is then created by selecting one option from each of the four catagories: one roadway network option + one travel demand option + one traffic signal option + one public transport option.  Creating alternative scenarios is as easy as selecting a different combination of the elements.

This structure provides huge benefits to the user:

  • You only code an option once—not multiple times—in multiple files.
  • If you need to update an option, you update it once and the change is then immediately shared with all scenarios using that option.
     

 

Reporting and Charting with Automated Compilation of Numeric Results

Cube Dynasim is unique in that whether the simulation has to be run five, ten, or one-hundred times, the amount of work for the user is the same. Tell Cube Dynasim how many runs to perform and it does the runs, compiles the results, and generates summary statistics automatically.

All results are compiled and necessary statistics are calculated automatically saving the user time in compiling and analyzing results. Statistics can be calculated anywhere in the system by placing data collection points in the strategic areas of the simulation. Graphics are provided showing Vehicle Flows, Travel Times, Queues, Speeds, Delays, etc.  All statistics may be stratified by time of day and location. These charts may be saved for incorporation into study reports.

 

 

Freely Distributable Animations

The animations and results produced by Cube Dynasim are exported and compiled into a single executable file.   This CubeDynaViews file may be freely distributed and shared with clients, decision makers, or the public.

 

With Cube DynaViews, the animations are ‘live’ and may be viewed at any speed. The user is free to maneuver about the 3D space. There is no need to compile the animations or create movie files. Images from Cube DynaViews may be captured and used in reports and presentations.

The 3D animations may be visualized on background maps or the user may supply their own 3D landscapes. Cube Dynasim uses landscapes in 3DS format, a standard format similar to DXF or SHP and written by any 3D creation program.