Driver File
The Altair Driver File event allows you to run your own Altair Driver File and use this file in the event.
You can begin with an existing event and modify it or write your own event file. Additional information on writing the events can be found in Full Vehicle Events and Altair Driver.
This Driver File event is supported by the Cars & Small Trucks, Heavy Trucks, and Two-Wheeler vehicle libraries.
Parameters
| Parameter Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Altair Drive File | ADF file input with event settings |
Road Settings
Three options are available to specify the road in the event, Flat Event, Road File, and Tires.
- Flat Road
- Uses a flat smooth road for the event with no required road file.When the Flat Road is selected, the Graphics Setting option is available with the following parameters:
- View path centerline: Enables the visualization of the event path.
- This check box is disabled for open loop events without a path.
- View grid graphics: Enables the visualization of the road grid graphics.
- When view grid graphics check box is toggled, road grid parameters can be edited in the Grid Settings tab.
Grid length Defines the length of the road. Enter a positive value in the model units. Grid Width Defines the width of the road. Enter a positive value in the model units. Grid X offset Gives a distance offset to the road graphics in the longitudinal direction. Enter a positive value in the model units. Grid Y offset Gives a distance offset to the road graphics in the lateral direction. Enter a positive value in the model units.
- View path centerline: Enables the visualization of the event path.
- Road File
- The road file option enables the selection of a road file to be used in the event. Using this option, all tires in the model consider the event specified road file instead of the file included in the tire entities.
- Tires
- Using Tire as road selection option, the road file specified in the tire entity is used in the events simulation.