Learn ARENA-SIMULATION-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Minimize excessive VBA calls during simulation
Avoid deep nested SIMAN decision structures
Use variables instead of repeated expressions
Keep external file I/O minimal
Structure logic to reduce event congestion
Security Notes
Be careful with file I/O paths in VBA
Avoid exposing sensitive DB credentials
Sandbox VBA scripts to prevent malicious actions
Control access to model directories
Restrict macros for external users
Monitoring Analytics
Use trace debugging
Integrate Excel dashboards
Output Analyzer statistics
Entity tracking analysis
Warm-up period validation
Code Quality
Comment all SIMAN logic
Modularize VBA code
Use descriptive attributes
Document assumptions
Test scripts independently