To view the vehicle data in the library file, select the Vehicle command from the Libraries menu. The loads listed when this screen opens correspond to the current vehicle library files selected in the Library Pathnames Setup dialog box. Only Custom Vehicles can be added to the vehicle library. They will then be available for selection under Loads/Analysis tab.
CHBDC Vehicle Library
Adding an Item to the Vehicle Library
Although you cannot modify the default load types (e.g., Lane, Truck, etc.) you can add Custom Vehicles to the vehicle library . They will then be available for selection under Loads/Analysis tab.
Perform the following steps to add an item to the Vehicle Library:
- Select a load type and ID and click the Add button to open the appropriate Add dialog box.
Note: The same Add dialog box opens regardless of the item you are adding to this library. Parameters within this dialog box will be available based on the item you have selected.
- Click the OK button to confirm the value and data inputs and return to the Vehicle Library. The newly created item will appear within the Items column.
Deleting an Item from the Vehicle Library
To delete an item from the Vehicle Library, select the item you want to delete and click the Delete button. Note that you cannot delete the default loads in this library.
Modifying an Item in the Vehicle Library
Perform the following steps to edit an item in the Vehicle Library:
- Select the item you want to modify and click the Modify button to open the appropriate Edit dialog box.
Note: The same Edit dialog box opens regardless of the item you are modifying. Parameters within this dialog box will be available based on the item you have selected.
- Click the OK button to confirm the value and data inputs and return to the Vehicle Library.
Copying an Item in the Vehicle Library
Although you cannot modify the default load types (e.g., Lane, Truck, etc.) you can add or copy an item from the list.
Perform the following steps to copy an item in the Vehicle Library:
- Select the item you want to copy and click the Copy button to open the appropriate Add dialog box.
Note: The same Add dialog box opens regardless of the item you are copying. Parameters within this dialog box will be available based on the item you have selected.
- Make any necessary changes and click the OK button to confirm the value and data inputs and return to the Vehicle Library. The newly created item will appear within the Items column.
