Job Editor


 

VECTO Editor

Description


The job file (.vecto) includes all information to run a VECTO calculation. It defines the vehicle and the driving cycle(s) to be used for calculation. In summary it defines:


Relative 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)

Files can be created and edited using the Vehicle Editor.


Filepath to the Engine File (.veng)

Files can be created and edited using the Engine Editor.


Filepath ot the Gearbox File (.vgbx)

Files can be created and edited using the Gearbox Editor.


Auxiliaries

To use the Advanced Auxiliaries functionality, select “BusAuxiliaries” from the “Auxiliary Type” dropdown list.



Selecting “Classic Vecto Auxiliary” will bypass the Advanced Auxiliaries Model. 

Classic Vecto Auxiliaries

This list contains all auxiliaries used for calculation. The auxiliaries are configured using the Auxiliary Dialog. For each auxiliary an Auxiliary Input File (.vaux) must be provided and the driving cycle must include the corresponding supply power.

Double-click entries to edit with the Auxiliary Dialog.
addauxAdd new Auxiliary
remauxRemove the selected Auxiliary from the list

See Auxiliaries for details.

 

Bus (Advanced) Auxiliaries

Files can be created and edited using the Advanced Auxiliaries Editor.

If no file is present in the ‘Advanced Auxiliary File’ box, the browse button will open the File Open Command where an existing Advanced Auxiliaries (.aaux) file may be selected, or a new one created using default values.

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.
addcycleAdd cycle (.vdri)
remcycleRemove the selected cycle from the list



Driver Assist Tab


In this tab the driver assistance functions are enabled and parameterised.

Engine Start/Stop

See Engine Start/Stop for details.


Overspeed / Eco-Roll

See Overspeed / Eco-Roll for details.


Look-Ahead Coasting

See Look-Ahead Coasting for details.


Acceleration Limiting

See Acceleration Limiting for details.



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


newNew Job File

Create a new empty .vecto file


openOpen existing Job File

Open an existing .vecto file


saveSave current Job File

SaveAsSave Job File as...

sendtoSend current file to Job List in Main Form

Note: The file will be sent to the Job List automatically when saved.


vehOpen Vehicle Editor

engOpen Engine Editor

gbxOpen Gearbox Editor

  Browse for vehicle/engine/gearbox files; Browse (no file listed)/Open (file listed) Advanced Auxiliaries Editor

 Hover for information

 View file contents or navigate to folder

OKSave and close file

File will be added to Job List in the Main Form


CancelCancel without saving