Getting Started

4 • THE ADVANCED PROCESS PANEL
Prompt
Recordset
Expression Values
Expression Value
Description
Name of the recordset in the specified file from which to read
values. This field is available only if you specify a File Name
with a file access type, path, and recordset. Arena uses the Rows
and Columns properties to determine the amount of data to read
from the recordset. A recordset is required for all file types
except .xml. The recordset size must be equal to or greater than
the number of rows and columns specified for the expression.
Lists the value or values of the expression. This property is not
available if you specify a File Name from which to read
expression values.
Expression value associated with the expression name.
Failure module
DESCRIPTION
The Failure module is designed for use with resources. When a failure occurs, the
entire resource (regardless of its capacity) is failed. Failures are designed to be used
with single-capacity resources or with multiple-capacity resources whose individual
resource units all fail at the same time.
TYPICAL USES
• Breakdown information for a machine
• Cash register tape refill every “x” customers
• Random computer shutdowns or restarts
PROMPTS
Prompt
Name
Type
Count
Up Time
Description
The name of the failure associated with one or more resources.
Determines if the failure is time-based or count-based.
Defines the number of resource releases for count-based failures.
Valid when the Type is Count.
Defines the time between failures for time-based failures. Valid
when the Type is Time.
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