Learn ARENA-SIMULATION-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples

Priority-based resource allocation using SIMAN

Dynamic routing logic based on WIP levels

VBA script to run 500 replications automatically

Model reading input data from Excel at runtime

Custom batching/unbatching using SIMAN blocks

Use SIMAN trace to debug logic

Check VBA references and COM permissions

Ensure Excel files are not locked

Verify module order for logic flow

Profile model to find slow-running logic

Run scenario replications

Use SIMAN trace

Validate logic through breakpoints in VBA

Stress test with high-traffic entities

Check statistical validity in Output Analyzer

Share model files (.doe)

Provide packaged VBA macro-enabled files

Use batch script automation

Publish results via Excel reporting

Deploy mSIM runtime version for end users

Arena Simulation

Microsoft Excel / Access

SIMAN programming language

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Arena Input Analyzer & Output Analyzer

Excel via COM

Access/SQL databases

Custom DLLs via VBA

ERP/MES data pre-processing

Batch file automation

Use Expression Builder for clarity

Modularize SIMAN logic blocks

Limit Excel calls inside loops

Use Debug.Print in VBA

Simplify entity attribute names

Steep learning curve for SIMAN

Managing large VBA scripts

Keeping model performance high

Maintaining readability

Debugging hidden SIMAN layers