Changes in toll data:

• Czech Republic: new tariff since 01.01.2012
• Germany: new tariff Warnowtunnel since 01.11.2011, new tariff since 01.01.2012
• Switzerland: new tariff since 01.01.2012
• Liechtenstein: new tariff since 01.01.2012

Within the “Content” download area we offer toll data updates for PTV xSever version 1.10 (or earlier) and scenarios for version 1.12 (or later). Important: Please be aware that installing the scenarios when using an earlier version will cause problems!

If you need further information or support concerning the update please visit our PTV xServer Forum or contact the Support Team.

we are still in time line! In 5 days we are ready to provide PTV’s new xServer release. Keep your fingers crossed that the last tests are successful and I don’t need to postpone the release date.

What can you expect with our fresh released product family of developer components?

PTV xLocate Server 1.14

• Improved performance for single field search.
• Improved geocoding for customers in North America.
• Finally auto suggest respectively auto completion is implemented.
• 7-digit postcode GB and 6-digit postcode NLD are available as additional map content.
• Search for ferries and piggybacks in the context of combined transport

PTV xMap Server 1.14

• Visualization of ferry and piggyback icons in the context of combined transport

PTV xMapMatch Server 1.14

• Direct access to segment information like network class, speed limits, etc.
• Improved segment referencing crossing country borders.
• Improved result list for further actions.

PTV xRoute Server 1.14

• Use ferries and piggybacks as via points for combined transport.
• Use CEN-Norm for emission reporting.
• For our french customers: ECO-Tax will be automatically reported.
• Use toll scenarios for future cost scenarios via extended route calculation.
• Particle filter is a new part of toll costs for Suisse.
• Tunnel restriction codes are implemented for granted transit purposes.
• New functionality: bulk request in order to calculate a big number of routings in one request. Distances and times are added in the output.

PTV xTour Server 1.14

• Integration of the current TourOpt.dll.
• New object model implemented for vehicles.
• Interfaces revised.
• Multi distance matrices are operational for different vehicle types.
• Dynamic trailer / train planning.
• Progress of tour planning could be terminated.

PTV xDima Server 1.14

• Use of truck attributes within xDima calculation is operational.
• Enhancement of route parameters for different vehicle profiles.
• Progress of Dima calculation could be terminated.

PTV xServer add-on WebSDK 1.14
(former known as PTV xInet Server)

• Availability of functions from PTV xLocate Server, PTV xMap Server and PTV xRoute Server.
• Enhanced WebSDK.

All PTV xServer will be available at PTV Developer Zone for Download if you are registered as customer. Otherwise you have to wait a little bit longer until the DVDs are delivered.

Further question? Don’t hesitate to contact our support team or comment on this post.

Best regards

Dr. Michael Nutto

Product Manager of PTV Developer Components

Changes in toll information:

• Czech Republic: new tariff since 01.01.2012
• Germany: new tariff Warnowtunnel since 01.11.2011, new tariff since 01.01.2012
• Switzerland: new tariff since 01.01.2012
• Liechtenstein new tariff since 01.01.2012

Also updated toll scenarios are available for download.

Please note our post of November 2011 concerning the Toll Data Update Tool our PTV MapServer team developed for you!

If you need further information concerning the update or the update tool please visit our PTV MapServer Forum.

The Presentation and Testtools are now available for download  (section “PTV xServer only”).

If you want to access documents and samples of past sessions, you need to be a registered PTV Developer Zone Forum user and logged in.

Have you already registered for “PTV xServer Performance Tuning“? For further information please note our post dated January 12, 2012.

Some of the improvements:

• Additional optimization method “UseStationOrderAsGiven” added. This can be used to compare the distances of optimized routes and to get the best distance of all optimization methods.
• New optimization method choice added. You can choose now whether the given station order (which must be valid) should be used as a suggestion for optimization.

Entire changelog information within the PTV DevelopersZone Forum
(PTV MapServer Forum > Miscellaneous)

• Basic deployment scenarios for optimizing the performance
• Checking hardware requirements
• Configuring PTV xServer for optimal performance
• Optimizing the client
• Performance monitoring and analysis
• Get your own benchmarks using the PTV xServerRequestRunner

(No, there won’t be a prize draw for this car )

Regsiter here to receive the session ID. If you already registered for past sessions, you will automatically receive the ID few days before the webinar.

(from left: Salvatore Ciaramella, Massimiliano Pasqualoni,
Daniele Perella, Giovanni Giardina)

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Several improvements and new features have been implemented. Further information regarding the new version can be found within the readme-file when visiting Develop & Update PTV xServer > Clients & Servlets on PTV DevelopersZone.

Timetable with upcoming webinars was updated this morning.
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