Learn ARENA-SIMULATION-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install Arena Simulation (Rockwell Automation)
Enable VBA support in Arena
Set up Excel/Access if needed for data automation
Configure file paths for external scripts
Load custom SIMAN blocks through modules
Environment Setup
Install Arena + VBA
Enable Excel integration
Prepare template panels
Set VBA macro permissions
Configure SIMAN trace
Config Files
Arena .doe files
VBA modules (.bas, .cls)
SIMAN block definitions
Excel/CSV data inputs
Batch automation scripts (.bat)
Cli Commands
arena.exe /BatchRun
VBA automation macros
Output Analyzer batch commands
Excel automation from VBA
Data import/export scripts
Internationalization
Excel locale considerations
Number format consistency
Regional resource calendars
Localized input/output sheets
Script paths handling Unicode
Accessibility
Readable animation layouts
Consistent color usage
Clear queue/resource labeling
Simplified interface for end users
VBA-generated simplified reports
Ui Styling
Animation panel configurations
Color-coded entity paths
Custom labels for attributes
Dashboard-style result displays
VBA-generated Excel charts
State Management
Entity attributes (A)
Global variables (V)
Resources & queues
Schedules & states
VBA-driven scenario variables
Data Management
SIMAN expressions
Excel/DB integration
File-based lookup tables
Scenario parameterization
Replication statistics capture