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Gearbox Editor

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new New file
Create a new empty .vgbx file

open Open existing file
Open an existing .vgbx file (using the VECTO File Browser)

save Save current file

SaveAs Save file as...
Using the VECTO File Browser.

sendto Send current file to the VECTO Editor
Note: If the current file was opened via the VECTO Editor the file will be sent automatically when saved.

Make and Model
Free text defining the gearbox model, type, etc.

Inertia [kgm2]
Rotational inertia of the gearbox (constant for all gears).

Traction Interruption [s]
Interruption during gear shift event.

Gears
Doubleclick items to edit ratio and efficiency of the selected gear.
Gear "A" defines the ratio of the axle transmission / differential.
Set ratio=0 for unused gears.
Alternatively to setting a constant efficiency value it is possible to define a Torque Loss Map in the following format:

Torque Loss Map Format (comma-separated, dot = decimal-mark):
c Input Speed Input Torque Torque Loss
c [rpm] [Nm] [Nm]
... ... ...
... ... ...
Note: text lines (header, comments, etc.) must start with "c "

rem Remove Gear (i.e. Ratio=0)

OKSave and close file
If necessary the file path in the VECTO Editor will be updated.

Cancel Cancel without saving

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