Learn ARENA-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Custom script to route entities based on resource availability

Automated data import from Excel for batch simulation runs

Dynamic priority assignment for entities using SIMAN logic

Scenario automation with VBA macros for repeated experiments

Calculating custom KPIs and exporting results via scripts

Check module and script linking in Arena

Validate entity and resource references

Step through VBA macros for errors

Use Arena’s trace and debug options

Ensure input files are correctly formatted and accessible

Test scripts in a sandbox model

Validate entity routing and resource assignments

Check consistency of data imports/exports

Compare simulation outputs against expected results

Use multiple scenario runs to verify logic

Distribute Arena models with embedded scripts

Provide external data files for scenario control

Deploy VBA macros within secure Excel environment

Package reusable SIMAN modules for sharing

Document all script dependencies and module links

Arena Simulation Software

SIMAN procedural scripting language

VBA for automation and external integration

Excel for input/output and scenario control

Output Analyzer for performance statistics

Excel spreadsheets for data input/output

Access or SQL databases for dynamic data

Custom DLLs or COM objects via VBA

Other Arena models via module references

Reporting and visualization tools (charts, dashboards)

Reuse SIMAN/VBA scripts across models

Document entity and resource logic clearly

Automate scenario runs for repeated experiments

Leverage Excel integration for batch inputs

Keep models modular to simplify maintenance

Debugging complex entity routing scripts

Managing multiple interdependent resources

Integrating external data sources reliably

Optimizing simulation performance with heavy scripting

Ensuring reproducibility across scenarios