Virtual Vehicles

Configure, build, and test virtual vehicles

Use the Virtual Vehicle Composer app to configure and build a virtual vehicle that you can use for system-level performance analysis, including ride and handling evaluation, chassis controls development, software integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. To get started with your virtual vehicle, see Get Started with the Virtual Vehicle Composer.

Apps

Virtual Vehicle Composer

Configure, build, and analyze a virtual automotive vehicle (Since R2022a)

Topics

Virtual Vehicle Composer Fundamentals

Explore Virtual Vehicle Composer
Explore the Virtual Vehicle Composer app.
Get Started with the Virtual Vehicle Composer

Use the Virtual Vehicle Composer app to configure, build, test, and analyze a virtual vehicle.
- STEP 1: Configure Virtual Vehicle Setup
- STEP 2: Configure Virtual Vehicle Components
- STEP 3: Configure Virtual Vehicle Scenario and Test
- STEP 4: Configure Virtual Vehicle Signal Logging
- STEP 5: Build Virtual Vehicle
- STEP 6: Operate Virtual Vehicle
- STEP 7: Analyze Virtual Vehicle Test Results
Virtual Vehicle Concepts and Terminology
Learn important terms and concepts used in the app.
Product and Configuration Dependencies for Virtual Vehicle Composer
Create the right virtual vehicle for your project.

Configure Virtual Vehicle and Test Plan

Set Up Virtual Vehicle Architecture
Select virtual vehicle class, architecture, and model template.
Define Virtual Vehicle Components: Passenger Vehicle
Select components and set parameters for a passenger vehicle.
Define Virtual Vehicle Components: Motorcycle
Select components and set parameters for a motorcycle.
Specify Virtual Vehicle Test Plan
Choose scenarios to execute during simulations.
Select Virtual Vehicle Logging Signals
Choose signals to log during simulations.

Build, Operate, and Analyze

Build and Operate Virtual Vehicle
Assemble your virtual vehicle model and execute the test plan.
Review Virtual Vehicle Test Results
View and analyze signals logged during tests.

Manage Custom Components

Add Virtual Vehicle Custom Component
Add a virtual vehicle component to the custom component catalog.
Edit or Remove Virtual Vehicle Custom Component
Modify or remove a virtual vehicle component from the custom component catalog.

Featured Examples

Run Virtual Vehicle Model Through Standard Drive Cycle

In a virtual vehicle model, change scenario to run a standard drive cycle.

Simulate Virtual Vehicle During Braking Maneuver on Highway

In a virtual vehicle model, change scenario to run standard vehicle test maneuvers in 3D visualization environment.

Simulate Vehicle Dynamics in ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground 3D Scene

Simulate a vehicle ascending a hill in the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground Hill Tracks scene.

Deploy Virtual Vehicle Composer Model to Speedgoat Real-Time Target Machine

Deploy a VVC model to a Speedgoat Real-Time Target Machine.

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