Learn ARENA-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Install Arena Simulation software

Verify SIMAN modules and libraries are available

Enable VBA macro environment within Arena

Set up folder structure for model and script files

Test sample models to ensure scripting runs correctly

Install Arena Simulation

Enable VBA macros

Prepare data input/output files

Set up folder structure for model and scripts

Test sample models for proper script execution

Arena model files (.doe)

SIMAN module scripts

VBA macro files

Excel or CSV input/output data files

Output Analyzer configurations

Run Simulation - execute model

Enable Trace - debug entity behavior

Attach Script - link SIMAN/VBA logic to module

Import Data - load external Excel/CSV

Export Statistics - save simulation results

Supports multiple language settings in interface

Excel integration allows locale-specific data formats

VBA can handle international text encoding

Date/time formats can be localized

Custom labels and charts can be adapted for language

Accessible via Arena interface

VBA macros require Excel/Office access

Keyboard and mouse-driven navigation

Role-based permissions for collaborative models

Simulation logs provide traceable execution

Arena graphical interface for modeling

Module-based drag-and-drop layout

Entity/resource icons and color coding

Charts and dashboards via Output Analyzer

VBA forms for input/output interaction

Entities maintain attributes during simulation

Resources track availability and usage

Scripts control temporary or persistent entity states

Simulation time progresses event-by-event

Output statistics store system state summaries

Entity attributes and resource states stored in memory

External files (Excel, CSV) provide input data

Output statistics collected per run

Temporary variables handled in SIMAN/VBA scripts

Scenario-based parameters managed via external files