Job Editor


VECTO Editor

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)
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
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.
addaux Add new Auxiliary
remaux Remove the selected Auxiliary from the list

See Auxiliaries for details.

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.
addcycle Add cycle (.vdri)
remcycle Remove 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

open Open existing Job File
Open an existing .vecto file

save Save current Job File

SaveAs Save Job File as...

sendto Send current file to Job List in Main Form
Note: The file will be sent to the Job List automatically when saved.

veh Open Vehicle Editor

eng Open Engine Editor

gbx Open Gearbox Editor

  Browse for vehicle/engine/gearbox files

OK Save and close file
File will be added to Job List in the Main Form

Cancel Cancel without saving