WinProp is a complete suite of tools in the domain of wireless propagation and radio network planning. With applications
ranging from satellite to terrestrial, from rural via urban to indoor radio links, WinProp’s innovative wave propagation models combine accuracy with short computation time.
View the typical workflows when working with propagation simulations in specific scenarios, how to add a network planning
to a propagation simulation, include a receiver pattern, set up a time-variant scenario, include multiple-input multiple-output
(MIMO) at both the base station and the mobile station, connectivity analysis of sensor networks and optimization.
Use AMan to generate, edit and analyze a single antenna. Superimpose multiple antennas radiating similar signals to determine
the actual antenna pattern while taking into consideration the local environment.
WinProp includes empirical and semi-empirical models (calibration with measurements possible), rigorous 3D ray-tracing models
as well as the unique dominant path model (DPM).
In WinProp various air interfaces and applications are pre-defined: broadcasting, cellular, wireless access, WiFi, sensor networks,
ICNIRP and EM compliance.
Import additional data for highlighting and illustration from an ASCII
file.
Additional data such as vector objects for highlighting and illustration purposes, shown in
the Project View, can be imported from ASCII file by selecting File > Import > Additional Data. A dialog will open where the file path and name of the ASCII file to be
imported has to be specified.
The format of the file is restricted to the definitions given below. Lines which do not
start with a keyword listed below will not be considered. Each layer or object starts with
a new line. Individual values have to be separated with a space.
Data Layer
Tip: At least one layer has to be available in order to import data objects.
In case data layers are already defined in the project, objects can be imported also
to these existing layers if the correct layer ID is specified.
Table 1. Importing a data layer.
Keyword
Arbitrary Name
ID
Visible (yes or no)
LAYER
“Layer 1”
0
y or n
Note: At least one layer has to be available in order to import data objects. In case data layers is already defined in the project, objects can be imported also to these existing layers if the correct layer ID is specified.
Rectangle Objects
Table 2. Importing a rectangle object.
Keyword
Layer ID
Line Width
Color (RGB)
Filled Mode (yes or no)
Lower- Left Corner (x, y, z)
Upper-Right Corner (x, y, z)
RECTANGLE
0
1
255 0 128
y or n
0.00 0.00 0.00
10.75 10.34 0.00
Polygon Objects
Table 3. Importing a polygon object.
Keyword
Layer ID
Line Width
Color (RGB)
Filled Mode (yes or no)
Number of Definition Points
Definition Points (x, y, z)
POLYGON
0
2
255 0 128
y or n
4
-1.75 10.34 1.50 -4.45 .....
Polyline Objects
Table 4. Importing a polyline object.
Keyword
Layer ID
Line Width
Color (RGB)
Number of Definition Points
Definitions Points (x, y, z)
POLYLINE
0
1
255 0 128
2
3.28 2.00 1.50 4.87 3.45 1.50
Circle Objects
Table 5. Importing a circle object.
Keyword
Layer ID
Line Width
Color (RGB)
Filled Mode (yes or no)
Lower-Left Corner (x, y, z)
Upper-Right Corner (x, y, z)
RECTANGLE
0
1
255 0 128
y or n
0.00 0.00 0.00
5.00 5.00 0.00
Ellipse Object
Table 6. Importing a polyline object.
Keyword
Layer ID
Line Width
Color (RGB)
Filled Mode (yes or no)
Lower-Left Corner (x, y, z)
Upper-Right Corner (x, y, z)
ELLIPSE
0
2
255 0 128
y or n
0.00 0.00 1.00
10.75 15.34 1.00
Text
Table 7. Importing text.
Keyword
Layer ID
Font Size
Bold
Italic
Color (RGB)
Definition Point (x, y, z)
Orientation (degree)
Text
TEXT
0
14
y
n
255 0 128
0.00 0.00 0.00
45
“Sample Text”
Tip: For the layer ID an ID of an existing data layer has to be specified. All
coordinates have to be given in the coordinate system of the project, thus in
meters.
Figure 1. A sample of an import.
Note: In case there a doubts concerning the import format, please define a corresponding
object in CoMan and export it to an ASCII file.