What's in the SIMUL8 2016 Service Pack

This lists all the changes, enhancements and fixes to SIMUL8 2016 since it was first shipped. The build numbers relate to both SIMUL8 Professional and SIMUL8 Basic, but some comments may only apply to one of the products.

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Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3383

  • Better use of multiple cores for running Trials
  • Trials run in parallel can now be canceled
  • Fixes a rare problem with VL Set Travel Time
  • Fixed a issue that when resources were added back by VL or at a shift change, and removed resources had earlier caused an activity (using multiple resource types) to be suspended, the restart of the activity was sometimes not immediate

Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3372

  • XML files now support Default Routes on "By Type" routing
  • XML files now support the Arrival Point Day Planner
  • XML files now support Work Item based Random Numbers

Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3368

  • Custom Reports are now compatible with running SIMUL8 invisibly (for example via COM or in parallel for fast results)

Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3363

  • Fixed a problem with parallel/multi-core runs in trials failing to start on some operating systems
  • The automated Scenario Runner is best for conducting unlimited numbers of trials (or runs) with different parameters, but for those users who prefer to use VL to create their own Scenario Runner the Reset and Run commands now support unlimited numbers of runs
  • Reset from VL is now faster
  • Probability Profile user interface has been improved
  • Drawing of conveyors where their physical length is not scaled to their display length has been improved
  • Fixed bug where Multi-dimensonal arrays were not being saved in optional XML files

Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3341

  • Depending on the arrival sequence Variable Collect without "Do Not Collect Until All Available" sometimes locked up the activity - fixed

Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3339

  • Fixed a bug in Variable Collect that now means it can be used without "Do Not Collect Until All Available" (as intended)
  • XML support for Variable Collect
  • Simulation Object Unique IDs had been found to change in a few rare cases. This has been eliminated to make them easier to use with external products

Enhancements and Fixes in Build 3335

  • Multi-Dimensional Arrarys now available from the Spreadsheet direct button on ribbon
  • Custom Buttons dialog can now disable all custom buttons to make them easier to move
  • Arrow keys can now move background objects
  • Other minor adjustments and customer requests
  • Minor bug fixes

Build 3309 was first shipping SIMUL8 Release 2016