Problem solved.

Features

• Integrated 3D visualization and animation, fully customizable
• 3D object oriented drag-drop-connect environment
• Objects can use imported 3d media (.wrl, .3ds, .skp, .stl, .dxf) to give visual customization
• Import CAD layout as a model base
• Easy creation of custom libraries for re-use
• Great base class objects for development of new custom objects
• Integration with Excel (import, export, plus copy/paste directly to FlexSim GlobalTables)
• Links to any database through ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) including Access, Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
• Dynamic in-model and on-screen metrics
• FlexSim Charts module (Object Comparison, Gantt, Time Plot, Financial Report, etc.)
• Summary and State Report exports to Excel
• Dynamic file-write during model run

Modeling Environment

• Making modeling faster and easier:
• sophisticated parameterized objects designed to model logistically complex systems
• large number pre-configured behavior options with simplified interfacing
• simple Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V duplication of single objects or sub-systems
• customizable workspace
• intelligent operator/transporter modeling concept, including path networks and dispatchers
• interface for implementing scheduled and unplanned downtime
• Assign image files (png, jpg, bmp, tif) as a model base or object texture
• Discrete and Fluid object libraries included

Input/Output Analysis Tools

• Simulation Experiment Control module
• integrated with ExpertFit by Averill M. Law for statistical curve fitting of input data
• Set Model Layouts within a single model file
• Model Documentation widget
• OptQuest optimizer (this the only add-on)

Communication

• Dynamic 3D animation
• Fly-path creation using Presentation Builder
• Embed presentation slides within your model
• AVI Maker to create videos of model runs (many free screen-capture tools available for other formats)
• Create model view presets
• Powerful Animation Creator

Connectivity

• Perform database queries to import data into FlexSim using SQL
• Control FlexSim externally using COM communication (this includes OLE, ActiveX, etc.)
• DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange)
• Integration with Visio
• Any connectivity that C++ offers

Licensing

• Flexible licensing options using FLEXnet
• Full Standalone License
• Network License
• Timed License
• Educational License
• Runtime License (typically for simulation deployment to an operational user)
• Viewer (free download)
• Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems supported.
• FlexSim model files are encrypted and can be password protected

General

• First-class support, worldwide network
• Active user community forum
• Stable software, FlexSim GP first released in 2003

Development Tools

• Graphical User Interface Builder to build both custom model control and object interfaces
• Fully integrated debugging tools
• Flexscript coding uses c++ syntax
• Auto-completion hints while writing Flexscript code
• FlexSim command console for testing script, even during model run
• Intelligent Find/Replace widget
• Interfaces for simple creation of custom commands and global variables/macros
• Hierarchical tree view of model
• Open architecture; the platform itself is customizable
• DLL functionality for protecting C++ code, and linking to 3rd party optimization engines
• Genetic Algorithm integration assistance available for heuristic optimization
• Commands to auto-build models from parameterized data, such as an Excel file
• XML save features, allowing multiple developers to work on the same model simultaneously, as well as better integration with versioning management systems
• Engine is based on Visual C++ .NET framework, the language of Windows, providing endless integration opportunities (large foundation)
• Model size/run speed limited only by your pc hardware and operating system

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