SIMUL8 Technical Information

SIMUL8, like most high volume PC software develops very quickly. Check this page regularly for the latest specification information. New versions of SIMUL8 always automatically read simulations from older versions

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  • SIMUL8 is a Discrete Event simulation package.
  • Objects
    • Work Centers / Desks / Machines
    • Storage Bins / Queues / Waiting Areas
    • Work Entry Points
    • Work Exit Points
    • Resources / Labor
    • Conveyors
    • Meta-Objects (combinations of the above)
  • Work Items (called entities in old simulation packages)
  • No limit on the total number of work items in your model or on the number of different types of these you can create.
  • Any type can enter any simulation object.
  • Unlimited numbers of labels / attributes / variables can be attached to work items.
  • Distributions
    • Normal / Exponential / Average / Fixed / Triangular / Rounded Uniform / Uniform / Exponential / Erlang / Log-Normal / Weibull / Gamma / Beta / Pearson V / Pearson VI / Gauss / Binomial / Poisson / Negative Binomial / Negative Exponential / Bernoulli / Geometric
    • Time based (distribution depends on time of day)
    • Time absolute (sample occurs at a time of day +/- distribution)
    • Empirical (data directly from a file or spreadsheet)
    • Probability Profile (you create any shape of distribution interactively)
    • Named distributions (use them just like variables)
    • Others (see manual)
  • Random Numbers
    • Unlimited random number stream sets and, within each stream set unlimited individual streams which are automatically allocated to each random number use.
  • Search facility which looks for any text in your object names or documentation
  • Point and click to draw your model on the screen.
  • SIMUL8 links objects automatically for simple models to help you very quickly build models as you discuss them with clients.
  • Copy sections of your model by dragging them on the screen or by using the duplication wizard.
  • Full undo / redo interactive facilities
  • Default data for every required data item - so you can create your model very quickly and add accurate data as this becomes available during your modeling.
  • Results / Performance Measures / Statistics
    • Automatic collection of statistical performance measures (individual off option for every individual object or by selectable group)
    • Graphs / Pies / Histograms etc.
    • Results summary report fully user configurable
    • Automatic trial run facility computes statistical accuracy of your results
    • Paste your results directly into other reports.
    • Extract individual data observations and paste to spreadsheet for any analysis
  • Animation
    • All animation is automatic. You do not have to separately build the model and build the animation.
    • Full zoom and pan
    • Any number of windows on your model in a hierarchy for strategic and operational modeling
    • Screen layout is geographically orientated so distance on the screen relates to distance and time in the model.
  • Memos - so you can document your model as you build it
  • Shift Patterns
  • Loading and unloading control
  • Routing in and out of object control
  • Image editor
  • Screen Editor
  • Import / Export spreadsheet files
  • Import / Export CAD and other image files
  • Visual Logic (TM) built in interactive logic builder for creating new control rules.
  • Time
    • Hours / Minutes / Days / Seconds / Custom / Digital / Analogue
  • Distance
    • English / Metric
  • Simulation monitor
    • step-by-step examination of the simulation in action, history logs, debugger
  • Continuous speed control so you can run your model real slow to view individual control rules in action right up to a speed so fast you can’t see it move!
  • SIMUL8 is a stand-alone full simulation system but you can also use it with Microsoft EXCEL and VBA to extend
  • SIMUL8 and any way which fits your own modeling needs.
  • Full context sensitive on-line help
  • Continuous on-screen bubble help with extensive textual description of every dialog and how to use it.
  • Animated movies which show you how to use SIMUL8
  • Languages
    • US English
    • Japanese
    • All local windows fonts supported including Unicode and double byte
    • Full localization support
  • Links to SIMUL8 Plug-Ins that add specific features to SIMUL8

    • Want to know more? - email support@SIMUL8.com