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API, Scripting and SDKAIMSUN NG is, from the user point of view, a collection of tools offered under a single, consistent, application. From the programmer point of view, it is an extensible environment in where any kind of new functionalities can be added. AIMSUN NG Programming PossibilitiesAIMSUN NG offers two general mechanisms to do so (SDK and Scripting) and a particular one (AIMSUN API) just for the AIMSUN Simulator. AIMSUN APIThe first option is a particular offer of the AIMSUN Simulator. It allows the coding of AIMSUN Extensions accessing the exposed simulator API. An AIMSUN Extension can be coded in either C++ or Python and can be combined with the SDK and the Scripting. These extensions are used to dynamically modify the current simulation by changing, for instance, driver parameters, control timing, implementing powerful traffic management actions ScriptingThe second possibility is the use of AIMSUN NG Scripting, this time writing the extensions in Python. The main differences, apart from the use of Python, is that only a subset of what is offered in the SDK is available for scripting programmers. The nature of Python makes scripting ideal for writing small utilities either to extend the AIMSUN NG capabilities or to automate any operation. Software Development KitThe last possibility is the Software Development Kit or SDK, aimed to C++ programmers. The SDK is a collection of user interface widgets, libraries and documentation that allows the inclusion in AIMSUN NG of any kind of new application. The use of C++ guarantees that these new components will be as fast as required. Examples of SDK usage are: filters to import or export data in other formats, simulation models, planning tools, environmental applications, urban planning |
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