Simulation Tab

The Simulation tab is used to display the simulation ribbon with options to manage the simulation in Sym3.

A 3D button ribbon appears at the base of the 3D view that performs the same functions available in the Start/Stop and Time sections of the Simulation ribbon.

Start

Start the Simulation running.

Start At

Opens the Start at box where the user can enter the time for the simulation to use for the start time.

This does NOT start the simulation at this time rather, it sets the time to this value when it starts. This allows a simulation using a Product Schedule inducting different product levels by time to be tested.

Pause

Pause the simulation. There is no Resume button on the Simulation ribbon. The 3D ribbon changes the Pause button to a Resume button to allow the user to resume the simulation.

Stop

Stop the simulation.

Time Warp

Runs the simulation a factor faster than normal. Each time the button is pressed the factor is increased. e.g. First step is 3 times normal speed then 5, 7, 9 etc.

Press Real Time to return to the normal speed.

Real Time

Runs the simulation in real time e.g. at the speeds specified.

Run Through

Runs the simulation a greatly accelerated rate. Press Real Time to return to the normal speed.

Delete All Product

Only enabled when the simulation is running. When activated, all product is removed from the simulation (including those in Product Schedule queues).

Divert Rule

Opens the Divert Rule manager panel to allow the user to edit and manage the Divert Rules.

Display Real time

When real time is compromised and Sym3 is struggling with performance then blinking text will be displayed " Real Time Compromised"