Paramics Newsletter - May 2024
???Paramics Discovery 27 - Launching on Monday, 3rd June: ???
We are delighted to announce Paramics Discovery 27 will officially be launched on Monday 3rd June and you should be able to install it via our Paramics Support Centre from that date onwards.
Key new features include:
?? Open Source Mapping at Your Fingertips. Dive into a world of detail with our new Open Source Mapping feature. Paramics 27 brings the power of satellite imagery and 3D buildings right to your project, offering compatibility with a variety of mapping service tile handling APIs. Whether you prefer free, open-source options or high-quality subscription-based servers, we've got you covered.
?? Advanced Signal Design with 'Signal Sets' & 'Signal Import / Export'. Take control of your traffic signals like never before: - Design multiple signal configurations for any junction - Select specific signal designs for different simulation runs - Share and transfer signal designs with ease - Customize staging, phasing, and timings with precision - Import and export signal information seamlessly - Modify details effortlessly in a user-friendly table format.
?? Seamless Public Transport Integration with PT Import. Embrace the future with our PT Import feature, designed for compatibility with the Google Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). Effortlessly import stops, routes, schedules, and services, ensuring your model reflects real-world public transport dynamics. PT Import even manages routes that exit and re-enter the network area, assigning stops to the nearest link for maximum accuracy.
??? Enhanced Highway Modelling Experience. Say goodbye to slips and ramps and hello to intuitive lane gains and drops, complete with optional behaviour toggles for a tailored experience. Enjoy improved ramp-style behaviour for realistic merging, the ability to apply ramp-style merges at any lane drop & greater control over lane change & gap acceptance for more precise modelling.
?? Mark your calendars for Monday 3rd June, and prepare to unlock the full potential of your traffic modelling projects with Paramics Discovery 27.
Modelling World 2024 - June 19th Birmingham
Paramics Discovery will once again have a presence at Modelling World 2024 in Birmingham next month. Strategic & Commercial Lead Martin Campbell will be on the Paramics Microsimulation exhibition stand as usual with some freebies (hopefully) so come and say hello.
Martin will also be hosting a lunchtime workshop in the Demo Room presenting the new features included in Paramics Discovery 27. Look out for details on how to get a place at the demo room on the Modelling World website.
Paramics Workshops UK - September
Our UK Paramics Discovery workshops are available to book for licence holders via Eventbrite.
Places are filling up nicely so book your place while you still can at the links below:
September 17th - LONDON - Click here to book your place
September 20th - EDINBURGH - Click here to book you place
September 25th - MANCHESTER - Click here to book you place
September 26th - BIRMINGHAM - Click here to book you place
Paramics Training UK - September
We are running the Model Development Training course this year, also in September, in Edinburgh and London at the dates below:
September 3rd & 4th - EDINBURGH
September 10th & 11th - LONDON
A place at the training course costs ￡1,000 per person. If you would like to book your place on a training course please email [email protected].
As ever we can offer training sessions online or at your office at times that suit you all year round. If you would like to discuss training options please email [email protected].
S-Paramics Switch Off
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to all our client who had S-Paramics licences during the run up to and the switch off period for S-Paramics at the end of March.
It went as smoothly as we hoped for and that's a big thanks to you our clients on your organisational and preparation skills. If you still have S-Paramics models that you may require in the future, do not fear we can still convert them to Paramics Discovery format at any time via the Model Conversion process.
How it works:
? Send us your S-Paramics model,
?? We convert to Paramics Discovery format and send it back to you,
?? We also provide a Model Conversion Report detailing the process.
Model Conversion costs start from as little as ￡750.
Drop us an email at [email protected] for more details.
...and finally...
We don't stop! The Paramics team are already onto defining the next feature sets and user functionality enhancements for versions beyond Paramics Discovery 27.
You, our users, are the most important aspect in this and many of the features included in previous versions were identified and requested by you. We are keen to keep this process ongoing so please feel free to drop any ideas and suggestions you have directly to us via [email protected]