Release Highlights of DYNA4
DYNA4 is an open simulation environment for virtual test driving.
On this page you find the version history with the highlights of new developments:
- News on the physical models, e.g. vehicle dynamics, powertrain, combustion engines, electric motors, sensors and traffic
- More features and geometries for the automated 3D visualization
- Workflow improvements for parameterization and simulation automation
- Integration, standardization and compatibility updates
- New features for function development of ADAS and vehicle dynamics, testing of combustion engines, or energy consumption analyses
For more information about the basic features and applications visit the DYNA4 product page or contact us.
Highlights of DYNA4 R6
Improved physics-based sensor models
Physical scene lighting parameters
High dynamic range camera images
Non-uniform angular resolution of lidar sensors
Leap in visual quality with new render pipeline
Modular control unit structure for easier integration of custom functions and more flexible composition of new vehicle models
Extended ASAM OpenDRIVE support
New road viewer for analysis and route editing
Road network generation including junctions
US road signs
Chinese road signs
Extended ASAM OSI support
Object-based sensors output OSI messages
New lane detection sensor outputs OSI messages
Consideration of the OSI PROJ string for geo-referencing
Improved workflows and usability
Improved data management of model parameters and result data
Easier signal manipulation with externally available signal modifiers and dynamic signal sources
New progress view about pending operations and simulation job progress with cancellation options
Strengthened Python integration with dedicated editor and many pre-installed modules
Many re-worked user interfaces including filter boxes, tooltips and other convenience features
Many new examples for models and parameter sets
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Highlights of DYNA4 R5
Support of Standards and Easier Workflows
Flexible toolchain integration with standard support
FMU for model export
MDF for result data
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Usability and workflow improvements
New simulation view for simulation execution and model build
Easier handling of variants with new concept for referencing parameter files
New logging concept with dedicated view
Easier creation of example and test rig projects
New example datasets
Basic vehicle dynamics model for ADAS testing
Characteristic roll and pitch behavior
Low parametrization effort
Reduced license requirements
Sensor improvements
Improved object-based traffic sensor models with shaped lobes and virtual mounting positions for the definition of the sensor reference coordinate system
Improved sensor output on detection level with bounding box points and segmented lidar point cloud
3D visualization
More flexibility for the automated visualization of OpenDRIVE road objects and lane types
Enhanced analysis of scenarios with online display of relevant signals, orthographic top view and distance measurement tool
Compatibility updates
Currently supported software versions and real-time platforms on the compatibility list
Highlights of DYNA 4.0
New productizing and a range of model improvements

DYNA4 Studio
- Model and scenario authoring
- Simulation data management
- Simulation automation and variation
- Simulation result analysis and reporting
DYNA4 Run
- Enables execution of simulation models in accelerated or compiled mode
- Execution with DYNA4 Studio workflows on desktop or real-time targets
- Execution as exported runtime simulation projects, e.g. in CANoe, ADTF, cloud applications etc.
Improved generation of OpenDRIVE roads
- Generation and visualization of OpenDRIVE roads from GPX data
- Support of <geoReference> tag in OpenDRIVE files, e.g. for GPS receivers
- Parameterization of OpenDRIVE objects to be displayed in 3D animation
More flexible scenario parameterization
- Arbitrary reference paths independent of road layout
- Initial speed for vehicle under test for shorter acceleration phase
- Consolidated driver parameters for most common applications
Model updates for driving dynamics
- Consolidated driver parameters for most common applications
- Updated example parameter sets for Compact vehicle
- Improved example parameterization for Model Configuration Truck 4x2
- Improved robustness of TMeasy5 handling tire model
Model updates for electrified powertrains
- Easier creation of customized wiring harnesses with improved Create Circuit function
- Extended consideration of energy losses in electrical system and drivetrain like wiring harness, clutches and electric motors
- New examples for battery configurations
Updates for ADAS sensor models
- Deterministic rendering of physics-based sensors, e.g. for image stitching or sensor fusion
- New sensor type: lidar sensor with single vertical scan layer
Improvements for 3D visualization with DYNAanimation
- Retro-reflective road signs and road marks
- Animated wheels for traffic vehicles
- Range of new geometries
- Simulation start can optionally be delayed until animation project is done loading
- Simplified generation of user-defined signals for DYNAanimation
Runtime application export
- Improved integration into CANoe with integrated animation control
- Export of Windows Executable for stand-alone execution without MATLAB/Simulink
- Multiple S-Function exports of same model with one click, e.g. for multi-ego setups
Product Information
- Short overview of DYNA4 product facts (PDF)
- ADAS testing: Closed-loop testing of ADAS functions with simulation models for vehicles, surrounding traffic, environment and sensors.
- Sensor simulation: Environment perception with virtual cameras, lidar, radar, ultrasound sensors and object lists in virtual test drives with DYNA4
- ADAS HIL system: Closed-loop system tests with consistent workflows in the Vector tool chain, from early development stages to HIL testing.
- Fuel cell simulation: The fuel cell simulation model in DYNA4 has been successfully used to minimize consumption in a hydrogen-powered vehicle
- HIL validation of automotive radar sensors: Vector together with Rohde & Schwarz present a HIL system for testing of real radar sensor units in open-loop or closed-loop
- Radar sensor over-the-air testing: Closed-loop set-up with DYNA4 and ASGARD from UniqueSec
- DYNA4 release overview: Version history with the highlights of new developments in DYNA4
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- Highlights of DYNA4 R6: ASAM OSI, Sensor simulation and HD Render Pipeline
- Highlights of DYNA4 R5: Support of standards and easier workflows
- Highlights of DYNA 4.0: New productizing and a range of model improvements
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