Techniques - Various

Various techniques are demonstrated by Process Simulator experts in the following collection of videos.

Calculate and Display Cycle Time and Average Cycle Time

This Process Simulator solution shows you how to calculate and display the cycle time and average cycle time for entities.

Change Percentage Route Values Based on Entity Type

You can change percentage route values based on entity types. Here we show you how.

Check Time of Day/24 Hour Clock Functionality

You can keep track of and check the time of day, as well as execute logic at a specified time of day.

Copying Attributes/Variables to Different Models

Process Simulator allows users to copy aspects of one model into another model.

Customer / Entity Waits Too Long and Leaves / Reneges

This Process Simulator solution shows you how to model a situation where a customer decides to exit the system because their wait time is too long. We use a call center model for the example.

How to Add Variability to a Downtime

You can add variability to an otherwise standard downtime with the help of a couple variables.

How to Attach Varying Amount of Entities

In this solution we show you how to attach a variable amount of entities. In the example model used there is an "order" entity that calls for a variable amount of "widget" entities to attach to the "order" entity depending on the order size.

How to Calculate Time Spent In An "In Buffer" Or "Out Buffer"

In this video we show you how to determine how much time an entity spends in an activities' in buffer or out buffer.

How To Find Elapsed Time Using the LOG Statement

Easily track the amount of time it takes for an entity to travel anywhere in your model with the LOG statement!

How to Open Another Location if Entities Are Backed Up

In this Process Simulator solution we show you how to open another location, if entities are backed up. We use a grocery store line model example.

How To Use the Wait Until Statement

In this example model we use the Wait Until statement to have 10 units of one type of entity process for every 1 unit of another type of entity.

How To Use a While...Do Loop

Learn how to use the While Do Statement.

Entity Sizes Determine Location Capacity

You can model a situation where different sized entities require processing at a limited capacity location and the entity mix and size determines the location's capacity. We use a pizza oven scenario for the example model.

Simplifying logic with Subroutines

If you have numerous activities that need to execute the same or similar logic, you can use subroutines to simplify your logic and decrease the time needed to accomplish the same actions. In this Process Simulator solution we use a subroutine and attributes to capture different resources.

The ORDER Statement

In this Process Simulator solution we demonstrate the use of the order statement.

User Defined Distribution Functionality

Process Simulator doesn't have the same user defined distribution feature that ProModel has, but you can achieve the same functionality with the techniques shown in this Process Simulator solution video.

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