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[[File:Editor_overlay_traffic_flow.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Active traffic density overlay]]
==What the Traffic Density Overlay is==
The traffic Density Overlay is a [[Traffic Overlay]] which provides a general overview of the amounts of traffic. It used the [[Function_Value#Traffic|Traffic Function Values]] to compute the total amount of vehicles per hour, and shows whether this falls into one of three categories of intensity.
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[[File:Editor_overlay_traffic_flow.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Active traffic density overlay]]
==Configuration==
{{main|Model attributes (Traffic Density Overlay)}}
The Traffic Distance Overlay has a number of options which allow it to be configured as desired.


The Traffic Density Overlay is an [[Overlay]] which is used for displaying traffic density on a road section on the map. When added to your project, it can be activated by clicking the corresponding icon on the minimap. When activated the Traffic Density Overlay displays 3 colors, red, yellow and green. Different colors mean different densities of traffic on this this road section.
===Traffic===
===Color: Red===
Traffic intensities are based solely on the [[Building attributes (Traffic Density Overlay)|Attributes of roads]] present in the [[project]].
26+ Units / Minute


===Color: Yellow===
The traffic intensities can be defined as either a single value or as 24 hours, with each value corresponding to each hour of the day. The intensity used for the calculation is then defined by the [[Hours (Traffic Density Overlay)|HOURS model Attribute]].
6-25 units / Minute


===Color: Green===
==Calculation==
0-5 units / Minute
{{main|Density formula (Traffic Distance Overlay)}}
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The Overlay calculates the total amount of vehicles for each location in the [[project]], based on the [[Model attributes (Traffic Density Overlay)|Overlay's Attributes]], and the [[Building attributes (Traffic Overlay)|Attributes of roads]] in the [[project]].


==Additional information displayed in hover panel==
==Results==
[[File:Editor_overlay_traffic_flow_hover.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Hover panel displays additional information]]
The Overlay show one of three colors, depending on whether the total amount of vehicles present in any location. The color will either match a quiet category (if the total amount of vehicles is less than a minimum amount), an average category (if the total amount of vehicles exceeds the minimum amount but not the threshold for being busy), or a busy category (if the threshold for busy is also exceeded).
The hover panel gives additional information when the overlay is active.
====Number of Units / Minute====
The number of Units / Minute which flow across this road.
====Speed====
The average speed in km / hour which is driven on this road.
====Number of lanes====
The number of lanes this road consists of.


==Adding and removing==
The Overlay can display one or more [[Timeframe]]s, as configured by its [[Hours (Traffic Density Overlay)|HOURS]] Attribute.


{{Editor ribbon|header=3D World|bar=Overlays}}
The hover panel will display, for any given location, the amount of vehicles per hour per category of vehicles. Although not used in the Overlay's calculations, it also displays the jam factor per traffic category, the maximum speed, and the [[Timeframe]] (hour of the day) currently visualized by the Overlay.


Adding and removing overlays is a generic process, however, certain overlays are dependent on other assets being present too, such as indicators, terrains, vacancy, images, etc. For more information please refer to the respective main articles for the specific overlays.
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|notes=
{{Editor steps|title=add the Traffic Flow overlay|Select in the editor 'Geo Data' from the ribbon|Select 'Overlays' > 'Edit overlays' from the ribbon bar|Select the Traffic Flow overlay from the drop down menu on the bottom of the left panel|Select 'Add' from the bottom of the left panel|The overlay icon will now appear under the mini map}}
* The Traffic Density Overlay is ''not'' a [[Grid Overlay]]. It cannot be used as a [[Prequel]] for other computations.
 
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* [[How to add and remove an Overlay]]
File:Select3DWorld.jpg|1. Select Geo Data
* [[How to create a traffic density Grid Overlay]]
File:SelectEditOverlay.jpg|2. Select Overlays > Edit overlays
* [[How to add a static traffic model]]
File:SelectDropDown.jpg|3. Select desired overlay from drop down menu on the bottom of the left panel
* [[How to add a dynamic traffic model]]
File:SelectAddOverlay.jpg|4. Select 'Add' from the bottom of the left panel
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File:OverlayIconPresent.jpg|5. The overlay icon will  now appear under the mini map
[[File:Traffic_Flow-Overlay.jpg|thumb|left|Optional Traffic Flow overlay]]
</gallery>
}}
 
{{Overlay nav}}
{{Editor steps|title=remove an overlay|Select in the editor 'Geo Data' from the ribbon|Select 'Overlays' > 'Edit overlays' from the ribbon bar|Select the desired overlay'*' from the list of active overlays'**' on the left panel|Select 'remove' from the bottom of the left panel|Confirm the removal in the pop up confirmation message}}
 
<gallery>
File:Select3DWorld.jpg|1. Select Geo Data
File:SelectEditOverlay.jpg|2. Select Overlays > Edit overlays
File:SelectOverlay.jpg|3. Select desired overlay from the list of active overlays on the left panel
File:SelectRemoveOverlay.jpg|4. Select 'Remove' from the bottom of the left panel
File:ConfirmRemovalOverlay.jpg|5. Confirm the removal in the pop up confirmation message
</gallery>
 
''Sometimes it can be convenient to duplicate an already existing overlay. To do so, follow the steps for removal, but select 'Duplicate' in stead of 'Remove'.''

Latest revision as of 15:54, 15 December 2023

Active traffic density overlay

The traffic Density Overlay is a Traffic Overlay which provides a general overview of the amounts of traffic. It used the Traffic Function Values to compute the total amount of vehicles per hour, and shows whether this falls into one of three categories of intensity.

Configuration

Main article: Model attributes (Traffic Density Overlay)

The Traffic Distance Overlay has a number of options which allow it to be configured as desired.

Traffic

Traffic intensities are based solely on the Attributes of roads present in the project.

The traffic intensities can be defined as either a single value or as 24 hours, with each value corresponding to each hour of the day. The intensity used for the calculation is then defined by the HOURS model Attribute.

Calculation

Main article: Density formula (Traffic Distance Overlay)

The Overlay calculates the total amount of vehicles for each location in the project, based on the Overlay's Attributes, and the Attributes of roads in the project.

Results

The Overlay show one of three colors, depending on whether the total amount of vehicles present in any location. The color will either match a quiet category (if the total amount of vehicles is less than a minimum amount), an average category (if the total amount of vehicles exceeds the minimum amount but not the threshold for being busy), or a busy category (if the threshold for busy is also exceeded).

The Overlay can display one or more Timeframes, as configured by its HOURS Attribute.

The hover panel will display, for any given location, the amount of vehicles per hour per category of vehicles. Although not used in the Overlay's calculations, it also displays the jam factor per traffic category, the maximum speed, and the Timeframe (hour of the day) currently visualized by the Overlay.