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 Yes, we’ve said it before but we’ll say it again; the SIMUL8 support team are dedicated to continuously improving our software. Need proof? Well even between new releases, we regularly offer free service packs for the latest version of our software. Now, you may be wondering, what’s a service pack?
Service packs include all kinds of exciting new features. For example, the latest service pack gives you the ability to quickly get meaningful graphs on the screen in just one click. Don’t miss out on these new features and subscribe to our notification service and receive an update that a new service pack is released.
To check which build you are on now, open SIMUL8 and go to the Help/About menu. The latest build is 2484. If you are on an earlier version it’s definitely worthwhile updating your software here by following the instructions. Remember to check the box to
Continue reading Friday’s Tip – What’s a SIMUL8 service pack?
 Did you know that when creating a label you can write a ‘Memo’ that will link to that label and display a text description when that label is hovered over in a contents list? This is really handy for remembering what different label value represents or when handing a simulation over to colleagues.
Check out this step by step guide on how to do it!
1. .Go to ‘Actions’ to create your ‘Label
2. Enter your label name
3. Click ‘Memo’ and type a description of your label
4. Once you’ve created your simulation, and you want to check the contents of your storage bin, and what work items are in it click on ‘Contents’ on the advanced tab of your storage bin.
5. When you view the contents of your storage bin, you can hover over item of the storage bin to view your memo.
Continue reading Friday’s Tip-Creating memos for labels
 At the beginning of the year, most people start their diets, hit the gym and pledge to stick to their new year’s resolutions. At SIMUL8 we’ve made some changes of our own, which don’t involve limiting yourself. As you may already know, every year we improve our software to give our customers the very best, but before SIMUL8 2011 changes we’re going back to basics.
With that said, we’d like to introduce SIMUL8 Basic; the simplest simulation tool on the market.
SIMUL8 Basic is ideal for those looking to improve processes and reduce costs with simple and easy to get started software. SIMUL8 Basic guides you through building your simulation, meaning you can get started in minutes. No experience is required, so you can get the answers you need right away!
What brought upon this change you ask? Well, I guess it’s best to start at the beginning; in 1994 SIMUL8
Continue reading Introducing SIMUL8 Basic
 The paddle helps you to quickly build a simulation.
To access the paddle simply drag a Work Entry Point, Storage Bin or Work Center onto the screen. Providing the paddle is enabled you will notice four blue triangles around the item you placed on screen. Clicking on an arrow will open the paddle in that direction, inside the paddle icons.
In order to turn your paddle on, click FILE, then PREFERENCES, OPTIONS and from there you will see a table with paddle options, simple check the ON box to turn it on.
Once you’ve done that, clicking an icon will add a new item (Work Entry Point, Storage Bin (queue) or Work Center – depending on the icon you click) in the direction you have selected. By default items will be linked together and the paddle will jump to the newly added item. The image below illustrates this flow.
Continue reading Friday’s Tip-Don’t get stuck without a paddle
 SIMUL8 has many keyboard shortcuts that can save you a lot of time. This week our Friday tip is a collection of keyboard shortcuts that will allow you to access the lists in your simulation quickly.
This is really great if you need to see certain list items at a glance. From these lists you can also access each item to make changes.
CTRL+ALT+I – images
CTRL+ALT+L – labels
CTRL+D – distributions
CTRL+I – information store
SHIFT+CTRL+G – groups
SHIFT+CTRL+L – links
CTRL+ALT+D – Custom dialogs
If you have any other shortcuts you use all the time – comment and let us know and we’ll include them in a future Friday tip.
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