Simulation Software Survey
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| Software | Model Building (continued) | |||||
| Optimization | (Specify) | Code reuse (e.g., objects, templates) | Model Packaging (e.g., can completed model be shared with others who might lack the software to develop their own model?) | Tools to support packaging (Specify) | Does this feature cost extra? | |
| @RISK | y | Genetic-algorithm based optimization under uncertainty (Industrial version only) | y | y | Free viewer for showing models and simulation results; also graphs and reports are exportable to Excel. | Free |
| AgenaRisk | y | y | API available in Enterprise version | Yes | ||
| Analytica 4.0 | y | Linear programming, quadratic and general nonlinear (Optimizer Edition) | y | y | Save model for use with free player or web browser | no |
| AnyLogic | y | OptQuest integrated | y | y | Generates Java applets and Java applications with full simulation/optimization functionality | Applets - No, Standalone applications - Yes |
| Arena | y | OptQuest for Arena included in most products at no charge | y | y | Seamless operation, no tools necessary | Free unlimited use within same commercial organization |
| Arena Contact Center | y | OptQuest for Arena (optional) | y | y | Seamless operation, no tools necessary | Yes, Individual or site license |
| AutoMod | y | AutoStat | y | y | AutoMod Runtime | Yes |
| AutoSched AP | y | AutoStat | y | |||
| Bulesss Simulation Software | y | y | No | |||
| Certified Distributions for use with Monte Carlo simulation | ||||||
| Crew Station Design Tool (CSDT) | y | |||||
| Crystal Ball Professional | y | Includes OptQuest, a global optimization software tool that provides optimal solutions. | y | y | Excel models that have been enhanced with Crystal Ball can be viewed by anyone with Excel. | No |
| Crystal Ball Standard | y | y | Excel models that have been enhanced with Crystal Ball can be viewed by anyone with Excel. | No | ||
| CSIM 19 | y | With OptQuest | y | y | No | |
| CSIM for Java | y | y | ||||
| eM-Plant | y | Genetic Algorithm; Artificial Neural network (ANN); Sequencer, Multi Attribute Optimizer (MAO); Shortes path calculatior (SPC) | y | y | eM-Plant Viewer | no |
| Emergency Department Simulator | y | Via experiments and running simulation scenarios | y | y | Trial Version of ED Simulator | No |
| Enterprise Dynamics | y | OptQuest & ISSOP | y | y | Free viewer version available | No |
| ExpertFit | ||||||
| ExtendSim AT | y | An open source evolutionary optimizer is included in all versions of ExtendSim. | y | y | Free downloadable Player and Demo from the Imagine That! web site opens, views, and runs the models. | No, they are free. |
| ExtendSim OR | y | An open source evolutionary optimizer is included in all versions of ExtendSim. | y | y | Free downloadable player and demo from the Imagine That! web site opens, views and runs the models. | No, they are free. |
| ExtendSim Suite | y | An open source evolutionary optimizer is included in all versions of ExtendSim. | y | y | Free downloadable player and demo from the Imagine That! web site opens, views and runs the models. | No, they are free. |
| Flexsim CT (Container Terminals) | y | OptQuest | y | y | Free | |
| Flexsim Simulation Software | y | OptQuest | y | y | No | |
| Flexsim Warehouse Analyzer | y | OptQuest | y | y | Free | |
| ForeTell-DSS | y | Depending on the domain, optimization logic is easily incorporated into ForeTell solutions | y | y | Yes, run-time libraries | Developer tools and run-times are licensed separately |
| GoldSim | y | global optimatization of probabilistic and deterministic systems using Box's Complex Method | y | y | Yes, authoring tools | No; the player is a free download |
| GPSS/H | y | y | Run-time license required | Yes | ||
| Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) | y | y | Yes, included with IPME is the ability to create a stand-alone run-time model. | No | ||
| L-SIM | y | y | ||||
| Lean-Modeler | y | |||||
| MAST | y | Includes queuing model and discrete event simulation model | y | No | ||
| MedModel Optimization Suite | y | Optimization available using OptQuest and/or SimRunner | y | y | Models packaged within software; view using free ProModel Player | No |
| Micro Saint Sharp | y | OptQuest | y | |||
| mystrategy | y | Models can be opened and experimented with using Reader, but not saved | no | |||
| NAG C Library | y | constrained LP,QP,nonlinear, IP, MILP,MIQP | y | |||
| NeuralTools | y | y | y | No | ||
| Plant Simulation (=eM-Plant ; =SiMPLE++) | y | Integrated optimizer, Sequencer, Neural Network (ANN) | y | y | Integrated | depends on the implementation |
| Portfolio Simulator | Via experiments and running simulation scenarios | y | y | Trial Version of Portfolio Simulator | No | |
| Process Simulator | y | Via experiments and running simulation scenarios | y | y | PCS Lite and PCS Demo Version | No |
| ProcessModel Professional | y | SimRunner standard feature | y | y | Yes, included | no |
| Profimax, Techno Therm Plus, Technical Audit, Techno Maint, Techno Plan, Techno Corr, Techno Blend, Process Models for HPI | y | Using external modules like Lingo or by sensitivity analysis. | y | Will be supplied in embedded form and is application specific. | No. | |
| Project Simulator | y | Via experiments and running simulation scenarios | y | y | Project Simulator trial version | No |
| ProModel Optimization Suite | y | Optimization available using OptQuest and/or SimRunner | y | y | Models packaged within software; view using free ProModel Player | No |
| Proof Animation | y | y | Run-time license required | Yes | ||
| Quantitative Methods Software (QMS) | y | |||||
| Renque | y | y | Renque viewer | No | ||
| SAIL | y | Performance monitor triggers reschedule | ||||
| ServiceModel Optimization Suite | y | Optimization available using OptQuest and/or SimRunner | y | y | Models packaged within software; view using free ProModel Player | No |
| ShowFlow 2 | y | Using experiment mode up to 64 values on each of 3 variables can be compared | y | y | Run time | Free download |
| ShowFlow Simulation Software | y | |||||
| Sigma | y | Particularly well-suited for LP optimizations, time dilation, and frequency domain experiments. | y | y | These are not necessary to easily build simulation engines for spreadsheets or web sites. | no |
| SimCad Pro | y | 2 optimizers provided. The first to optimize the model based on user defined parameters. The second optimizes the work order sequence for better scheduling. | y | y | Simcad Viewer | $495 |
| SIMPROCESS | y | OptQuest | y | y | Yes | Included in purchase |
| SIMUL8 Professional | y | OptQuest Included | y | y | Included in main product | Free |
| SIMUL8 Standard | y | OptQuest $495 | y | y | Included in main product | Free |
| SLIM | y | A wide range of powerful and flexible optimization modules | y | |||
| SLX | y | y | Run-time license required | Yes | ||
| Stat::Fit | ||||||
| The DecisionTools Suite | y | Genetic-algorithm based optimization under uncertainty (Industrial version only) | y | y | Free viewer for showing models and simulation results; also graphs and reports are exportable to Excel. | No |
| Vanguard System | y | LP, IP, NLP, custom algorithms and heuristics | y | y | Can instantly publish live models as interactive Web applications | Included |
| VISIO Simulation Solution | y | y | y | No | ||
| WebGPSS | y | Grid search | ||||
| WITNESS Simulation | y | y | y | RunTime and Viewers | Various | |
| XLSim® | ||||||
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