Simulation with Arena

Where Arena Fits In• Hierarchical structure– Multiple levels ofmodeling– Can mix differentmodeling levels togetherin the same model– Often, start high then golower as needed• Get ease-of-useadvantage ofsimulators withoutsacrificing modelingflexibilityHigherLevel ofModelingUser-Created TemplatesCommonly used constructsCompany-specific processesCompany-specific templatesetc.Application Solution TemplatesCall$imBP$imetc.Common PanelMany common modeling constructsVery accessible, easy to useReasonable flexibilitySupport, Transfer PanelsAccess to more detailed modeling for greaterflexibilityBlocks, Elements PanelsAll the flexibility of the SIMAN simulationlanguageSIMAN Template Arena Template Vertical SolutionsStandard EditionProfessional EditionA singlegraphical userinterfaceconsistent atany level ofmodelingLowerUser-Written Visual Basic, C/C++, FORTRANCodeThe ultimate in flexibilityC/C++/FORTRAN requires compilerSimulation with Arena — Chapter 1 — What is Simulation? 1 - 18