Learn ANYLOGIC-EXTENSIONS with Real Code Examples

AnyLogic supports hybrid simulation (agent-based + DES + SD) and extensions expand specialized functionality.

Extensions include traffic libraries, rail libraries, pedestrian simulation, supply chain packages, GIS tools, and external connectors.

They allow deeper domain modeling beyond the base AnyLogic engine.

Extensions can integrate with Java, Python, databases, cloud services, and optimization platforms.

Used heavily in logistics, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and military simulation.

Advanced agent classes

Resource-based discrete event components

System dynamics diagramming

Industry-specific objects (trucks, conveyors, workers)

Custom code blocks using Java

Agent types and hierarchies

Processes and resources

System dynamics stocks & flows

Statecharts for behaviors

Experimentation frameworks

Model tree with agents, libraries, resources

Experiments (simulation, optimization, Monte Carlo)

Java classes for extensions

Database and GIS connectors

Custom palettes and reusable components

Define agents and system boundaries

Use extensions for domain-specific objects

Create process flows and behaviors

Integrate Java or external APIs

Run experiments and analyze outputs

Beginner: Basic DES flow

Intermediate: Agent behavior modeling

Advanced: Traffic + pedestrian hybrid models

Expert: Custom Java library integration

Architect: Full supply chain digital twin

AnyLogic vs Simul8: more hybrid and agent-based power

AnyLogic vs Arena: modern, Java-driven, multi-paradigm

AnyLogic vs FlexSim: stronger ABM and SD modeling

AnyLogic vs NetLogo: industrial-grade and DES capable

AnyLogic vs Python Sim frameworks: richer GUI & libraries

2015 - Pedestrian/Traffic libraries matured

2018 - GIS enhancements

2020 - AnyLogic Cloud expansion

2022 - Improved Material Handling Library

2023 - Rail and supply chain extensions

2024–25 - More Java API enhancements

Agent - autonomous simulation entity

DES - discrete event simulation

SD - system dynamics modeling

Pedestrian Library - crowd simulation toolkit

GIS - geographic information system layer