AutoMod tutorial [simulation package]

Whether designing a new system or modifying an existing one, engineers want to take the guesswork out of finding the best possible solution. While there are many analysis methods for designing industrial systems, simulation remains the method that gives the highest level of confidence a system will work. The AutoMod^TM Product Suite from AutoSimulations has been used on 1000s of projects to help engineers and managers make the best decisions possible. AutoMod combines the ease of use of a simulator-type tool with the power and flexibility of a simulation language and 3D graphics. The main focus of the AutoMod simulation product is on manufacturing and material handling systems. AutoMod is flexible enough, though, to use in other non-manufacturing applications, e.g., fast food restaurants, rental car lots, airport ticket counters, and container loading in ports. With the release of AutoMod version 10.0 in 2000, graphics in AutoMod are even more realistic than before. AutoMod´s new VR Graphics allows modelers to create visually accurate 3D scenes in their models, making them more convincing. VR Graphics in AutoMod allows VRML format files to be imported for entities in the model. The AutoMod Product Suite includes: (a) AutoMod, discrete and continuous simulation; (b) Simulator, manufacturing-oriented interface for fast and easy modeling; (c) AutoStat, statistical analysis including optimization technology, (d) AutoView, dynamic walk-though of animation with AVI support; (e) Model Communications Module (MCM) to link models to other programs