ExtendSim 7 Simulation Software New Features

The most anticipated simulation software release is now available. After more than three years of intensive research, sophisticated programming, and hard-core testing, we proudly unveil a glimpse into the future of simulation.

In line with the release of 7, we have renewed and re-branded our simulation tool as ExtendSim... more accurately reflecting this potent technology.

Release 7 is improved and simplified. The new release is a staged migration that preserves the customer's existing investment in models and libraries while providing a path to use release 7's simplified, advanced features.

This historic product rollout features...

The revamped ExtendSim product line brings a new level of excitement to the field of simulation.

	ExtendSim Continuous process Our base product and the cornerstone of the ExtendSim family of simulation tools. It has a set of core features that are included in all ExetndSim products, plus specialized constructs for modeling continuous processes.
	ExtendSim Operations research The essential tool for researching operational performance. Features a messsage-based discrete event architecture and capabilities. Used to track and analyze the behavior of physical or logical entities when events cause them to change state or move through a system.
	ExtendSim AT Advanced technology Our advanced technology product, ExtendSim AT features a rate-based functionality for modeling bulk systems, such as packaging lines, chemical processes, or network traffic. Use it to specify rates of flow for high volume or high speed systems, then delay and route the flow using constraints and rules. Includes Geer Mountain's Stat:Fit for distribution fitting. Replaces: Extend Industry
	ExtendSim Suite Professional 3D environment Adds a next generation 3D animation capability to ExtendSim AT, providing a three-dimensional representation of the world of the model. The 3D environment is independent of, but integrated wth, the logical model.

Note: Some features are exclusive to a specific ExtendSim product or operating system.

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3D virtual environment

	Not just your ordinary eye candy! Tightly integrated 3D environment boasts over 100 pre-built 3D objects and variations.
	Run 3D animations concurrently with your simulation or in Buffered mode for post-processing.
	Animate with sounds, shadows, footprints, and vehicle trails.

Next generation Item, Value, and Rate libraries

	This historic product rollout packs more power into each block.
	Plus, a consolidated set of libraries contain fewer blocks per library.
	Blocks dynamically link to internal data structures (such as databases and global arrays).
	Now includes string and database attributes.

Scalable blocks, connectors, and tables

	Models can contain fewer blocks as each block is loaded with more capability and options.
	Variable connectors allow you to add as many inputs or outputs as you need.
	Resize the number of table columns and rows with a simple mouse click.
	Tables have checkboxes and popup menus.

More modeling power

	The User Guide is completely rewritten. Plus, now includes How To sections.
	Use ExtendSim databases for State/Action modeling.
	Calendar dates added.

Integrated graphical simulation database

	Internal relational database for storing, managing, and reporting data included in all ExtendSim products.
	Visualize Parent/Child relationship between tables.
	Add multiple databases to each model.
	Import/Export from Excel and text files.
	Open API.
	One of the biggest advantage of the ExtendSim integrated database is that it is ultra high speed so it won't slow down your model during a run. Other simulation packages have to access external databases via ODBC, resulting in a huge speed hit.

Dynamic Data Links (DDL)

	Dynamically link dialog parameters and data tables.
	Live links to the internal database(s) or to global arrays.
	Link status graphically displayed in data tables and parameter fields.
	Organize inputs/outputs in user-defined locations via dynamic linking with an ExtendSim database.
	Use menu commands to assign links or locate linked blocks.

Unified data source management

	Unified, consistent interface for connecting to all supported data formats.
	Write to or read from Excel, global arrays, ExtendSim databases, and text files with one block.
	Change from one data source to another without having to rebuild the model.

More results at your fingertips

	Mouse over connectors to see input or output values.
	Equations can have unlimited inputs and outputs.
	Block animations reveal more information about block status.
	Results tabs in blocks offer more statistical information.
	Link any result to the ExtendSim database of your choice.

ModL code

	Open API for all ExtendSim database functions in every product.
	Animation polygon.
	#IFDEF and #IFNDEF statements.
	400+ new functions and message handlers.

Structure window

	Code completion in the structure window now includes message handler names.
	Match braces, mix local variable declarations with code, “GoTo” function or message handler, and multi-line comments.

Dialog editor

	Copy and paste dialog items within a block or between blocks.
	New dialog items (text frame, calendar, 31-character text) and style control (bold, italics, centering).

Debugger

	Watch points on arrays to expedite debugging process.
	See values in source code by mousing over variables.
	Debugger jumps to source code so you can directly edit source code after debugging.

New level of excitement for developers

	External source code control helps manage the block development process.
	Distribute block development tasks among your team so you can work on different elements of a programming project simultaneously.
	Ensure your team is using the same version of custom programmed blocks by utilizing a source code control system (such as SubVersion) with the ExtendSim external source code capability.
	Column and parameter tags, code data tables for easy resizing, add link alerts, change dynamic connector labels, and more.
	Calendar dates and times, string attributes, create subfolders in library folders, place Includes in Includes subfolder in Extensions folder, new Vector and Rate connector types, plus functions for controlling robotic behavior.

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