Description
The
job file (.vecto) includes all informations to run a VECTO calculation.
It defines the vehicle and the driving cycle(s) to be used for
calculation. In summary it defines:
- Filepath to the Vehicle File (.vveh) which defines the not-engine/gearbox-related vehicle parameters
- Filepath to the Engine File (.veng) which includes full load curve(s) and the fuel consumption map
- Filepath ot the Gearbox File (.vgbx) which defines gear ratios and transmission losses
- Auxiliaries
- Driver Assist parameters
- Driving Cycles (not used in Batch Mode)
Relatve File Paths
It is recommended to define
relative filepaths. This way the Job File and all input files can be
moved without having to update the paths.
Example: "Vehicles\Vehicle1.vveh" points to the "Vehicles" subdirectory of the Job File's directoy.
VECTO automatically uses relative paths if the input file (e.g. Vehicle
File) is in the same directory as the Job File. (The Job File must be
saved before browsing for input files.)
General Settings
Engine Only Mode
Enables
Engine Only Mode. Only the following parameters are needed for this mode:
Filepath to the Vehicle File (.vveh)
Filepath to the Engine File (.veng)
Filepath ot the Gearbox File (.vgbx)
Auxiliaries
Cycles
List of cycles used for
calculation.
The .vdri format is described
here.
Double-click
an entry to open the file (see
File
Open Command).
Click
selected items to edit file paths.

Add cycle (.vdri)

Remove the
selected cycle from the list
Driver Assist Tab
In this tab the driver assistance functions are enabled and parameterised.
Engine Start/Stop
Overspeed / Eco-Roll
Look-Ahead Coasting
Acceleration Limiting
Chart Area
If a valid
Vehicle File,
Engine File and
Gearbox File is loaded into the Editor the main vehicle parameters like HDV class and axle configuration are shown here.
The plot shows the full load curve(s) and shift polygons. In
Declaration Mode the
generic shift polygons are shown, not the ones from the Gearbox File.
Controls
New
Job File
Create a new empty .vecto
file
Open existing Job File
Open an existing .vecto
file
Save
current Job File
Save
Job File as...
Send
current file to Job List in Main
Form
Note: The file will
be sent to the Job List automatically when saved.
Open Vehicle
Editor
Open Engine Editor
Open Gearbox Editor
Browse for
vehicle/engine/gearbox files
Save and close file
File will be added to Job
List in the
Main Form
Cancel without saving