Cam Manager™: A
comprehensive tool for entering, displaying, and modifying cam timing
and valve lift. Graphic displays show the effects of duration, lift, and
lifter acceleration for both seat-to-seat and 0.050-inch valve-timing
specifications. Sophisticated algorithms calculate lifter acceleration
and improve simulation accuracy. Save and load Camfiles (many Camfiles
are supplied with the simulation and many more are available on an
optional CamDataSim CD, available from ProRacingSim).
Custom Cylinder-Head
Flow: Allows the direct entry of flow-bench data, permitting
accurate modeling of any cylinder head port flow. Cylinder-head flow
files are supplied with the simulation and can be saved and loaded.
Also, flow files for many engines are available from enthusiast groups
on the Internet.
Direct-Click™ Menus:
A completely unique feature on selected ProRacing Sim packages. Direct-Click™
menus allow you to simply click on any engine/vehicle component to
change or modify your selection. This eliminates "hunting"
through drop-down menus for the parts you need; just click on the
component and make your selection.
Extended Color
Display: Allows user selection of optional color sets for the main
interface. New color sets will be added with each release of most
ProRacing Simulations.
Forced-Induction
Modeling: Adds sophisticated turbocharger, roots and centrifugal
supercharger modeling. Display manifold pressures, modify belt ratios,
pressure ratios, A/R ratios, intercooler efficiency, and more! Also
includes wastegate modeling.
Graph DataZones™:
This is a professional feature available in the ProTools kit for many
simulations. Graph DataZones allow you to display additional graph data
and/or show ranges for target data values. DataZones can clearly
illustrate dangerously high pressures, engine speeds, or almost anything
you wish to highlight. DataZones can be displayed in any color(s), and
you can automatically select a gradient range between beginning and
ending colors.
Graph Reticle
Synchronized With Vehicle/Data: Selected ProRacing Simulations have
moveable reticle lines on graphs that is synchronized with underlying
data. By moving the reticle over the graph, the corresponding data or
vehicle movement will be displayed. This feature is very helpful in
analyzing complex vehicle telemetry or engine performance data at any
point during the simulation.
High-Resolution
Testing: A ProTools™ feature in FastLapSim that includes
additional mathematical routines that perform a more in-depth analysis
of every corner, braking point, all suspension movement and forces
applied to the test vehicle. This calculation-intensive analysis, when
activated by the user, predicts lap times and vehicle performance data
with high accuracy (additional calc time is required). If you need the
highest accuracy possible, High-Resolution Testing will help you achieve
your goals.
Iterative
Spring/Damper Testing™: This powerful FastLapSim ProTool™ will
help you select the most appropriate shock absorber for any spring rate.
The Iterator tests dampers with the current spring, performing a
spring/shock dyno simulation and selecting a combination that
effectively dampens the spring (without overdamping). Iterative
Spring/Damper testing is an indispensable tool for zeroing-in on the
best shock combinations.
Multi-Page Test
Reports: Simulation analysis is printed in color on several pages,
depending on the simulation package. Component selections, custom data
(like cylinder head flow, power curves, etc.), graphic analysis, and
data tables comprise some of the pages. For even more-enhanced printing,
see ProPrinting.™
On-Graph Comparisons:
Compare any four "open" simulations (see Test Multiple
Engines/Vehicles) on any of the graphic displays. Comparisons can
consist of any of the displayable simulation variables, like horsepower,
torque, engine pressures, vehicle speed, engine rpm, acceleration
(longitudinal and lateral), and much more.
One-Click Iterative
Testing™: Iterative™ testing, an exclusive feature of ProRacing
Sim software, is an automated method of performing multiple tests and
locating optimum component combinations. One-Click Iterative Testing
is a feature of the QuickIterator™ incorporated in several
ProRacingSim simulations. By simply clicking a single button, the
simulation will begin a series of tests and display the best result, all
without user intervention (also see ProIterator™).
One-Click
Quick-Compare™: A time-saving feature that allows you to instantly
establish a baseline engine and perform a side-by-side comparison with a
single mouse click. This is the fastest way to test component changes
and view how they alter engine or vehicle performance.
Optimized High-Speed
Simulation: Simulation code written in C++ for super-fast execution.
Substantially shortens data analysis during Iterative™ testing.
PopUp Time Slip™ and
PopUp LapTime Slip™: These "Pop-Up" or floating data
windows provide an easy-to-read overview of the performance statistics
for the currently simulated vehicle. They can be thought of as the
electronic counterpart to the paper "time slip" presented to
the driver after a race. They show the basic, essential performance data
to determine vehicle performance, such as overall elapsed time, current
weather conditions, driving style, and user selections.
ProData™ Graphic
Displays And Tables: This is a professional feature available in the
ProTools kit for many simulations. Includes the calculation and display
of additional simulation data, often needed by professional racers
and/or engine developers. The ProData Tables display extensive
additional data in an easy-to-read format, and are available in addition
to the standard graphs and data tables provided in the simulation.
ProIterator™:
Iterative™ testing, an exclusive feature of ProRacing Sim software, is
an automated method of performing multiple tests and locating optimum
component combinations. The ProIterator, a ProTool
feature, provides maximum flexibility in selecting components and
setting up the desired testing criterion. Search for optimum
power/torque/acceleration, or locate the component combination that
produces maximum "area-under-the-curve" for horsepower,
torque, acceleration, or other variables. Once you have established the
testing criterion, the ProIterator will begin a series of tests
and display the best 10 results, all without user intervention (also see
One-Click Iterative Testing™).
ProPrinting™: This
is a professional feature available in the ProTools kit for many
simulations (exclusive feature of ProRacing Sim). ProPrinting produces
custom, full-color, multi-page test reports, including cover pages,
tables of contents, your name and/or company name and logo, and even an
optional glossary. ProPrinting produces an easy-to-read, comprehensive,
professional printed test reports that you will be proud to display,
present to customers, or keep for a lifetime.
Real-Time Results
Displays: Most ProRacing Sims are designed to show the components on
the left and the results on the right of the main program screen. This
allows you to inspect all the components that comprise the simulation,
easily modify any components, and instantly see the results in graphs or
tables. This exclusive design sets the standard for "What If"
testing.
Real-Time Simulation
Dialog: A unique feature in the Advanced and ProTools versions of
FastLapSim. Allows you to view the simulation process realtime, observe
an extensive data display, watch the simulation zero-in on the best
braking points and corner speeds, see suspension movement, G-forces, and
more!
SimData™ Window:
This is a "Pop-Up" or floating data window that provides a
detailed look at the "telemetry" for the vehicle (or engine)
throughout the testlap (or dyno run). The data displayed in the SimData
window is synchronized to the position of a moveable reticle line on the
data graphs (see Graph Reticle). This display, along with graph reticles,
makes it much easier to analyze complex vehicle telemetry or engine
performance data at any point during the simulation.
Test Multiple
Engines/Vehicles: A powerful feature that allows testing multiple
engines or vehicles at once. Each "open" simulation is
available for analysis, and can be brought into focus by simply clicking
a tab located at the bottom of the screen. This professional feature
saves time, eliminates opening-and-closing multiple simulation files,
and permits rapid side-by-side comparisons.
Track-Segment Data
Analysis: A ProTool available in FastLapSim that defines portions of
the track as "segments." Segments can be used to analyze
vehicle entrance and exit speeds, average speeds, and other vehicle
"acquisition" data. Unique colors can be applied to each
segment, making visual identification easier. Up to 30 segments can be
defined for each track.
U.S./Metric Units:
Allows rapid display of either U.S. or Metric units. Switching between
units system is seamless and instantaneous.
Variable Valve Timing: Modern
engines use variable cam timing to optimize power, economy, and other
engine characteristics. Selected ProRacing Simulations include a
Variable Valve Timing model that "switches" between two unique
cam profiles when the engine reaches the activation rpm. The cam
profiles for each "lobe" and the activation rpm are completely
adjustable and can be included as variables in Iterative testing (see
ProIterator™).