...baseSim Simulation
Demos
You can download executable
versions of the demos (the link will take you to
our Shop but the demos are FREE),
so you can run them and explore as you wish. Borland
Delphi or Microsoft Visual Studio is not required
to run these demos as they have been compiled as
standalone
applications.
There are also video demonstrations, with voice-over,
that you can stream or download (please ensure your
speaker volume is enabled). These show the principal
characteristics of each model, and will be useful in
guiding your own exploration.
Instructions:
- Download one of the Simulation
Demos by clicking on the relevant download
link.
- Decompress the Demonstration by simply
double-clicking on the downloaded archive (which
will be located in the directory specified in step
1) and following the on screen instructions.
- Run the Model by double-click on the newly
extracted file, which will be located in the directory
specified in step 2.
N.B. Some of the downloads may require other files/programs
to be installed on your machine, such as the TSCC video
codec. Please see the associated documentation that
accompanies each Demonstration Model, for further information.
1. Aircraft Assembly Line v.1.0.9
A simple demonstration, which incorporates some of
the key features of the baseSim Simulation Components:
Overview:
This Demonstration Model introduces some of the baseSim
Simulation Components and the basic concepts underpinning
their use and represents a small flow line manufacturing
system; the process times etc. reflect a typical 'Aerospace
Production Facility'.
Screenshot(s):
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Aircraft Assembly Demo
- built with the Standard User Interface
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Aircraft Assembly Demo
- built with the Application User Interface
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2. Automotive Supplier v.1.0.9
A simple demonstration, which incorporates some of
the more sophisticated features of the baseSim Simulation
Components:
Overview:
This baseSim Demonstration Model is of a two stage
manufacturing process, in which different products
are made-to-stock. The first stage is common to all
product variants, and feeds a base stock buffer.
The second stage processes are product specific; in
particular, the process times for the second stage
processes are independent, all being normally distributed.
Product waits in the finished product buffers until
a customer demand for that product is received.
The primary motivation behind the model is to show
how an inventory system can be rapidly modelled, predominantly
using default component behaviours.
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3. Customer Services v.1.0.9
A simple demonstration, incorporating some of the
more sophisticated features of the baseSim Components,
such as:
- Dynamic creation of Model Components.
- Model Hierarchy.
- Decision flow control.
- Incorporation of user-defined graphics.
- Experimentation - can easily see effects of Model
changes.
Downloads:
Overview:
This baseSim Demonstration Model is of a Customer
Services Department of a High Street shop (such as
a Bank).
The question for the Customer Services Manager is
how many staff members (service counters) does he/she
need in order to serve the most number of Customers.
Obviously, simply increasing the staffing level indefinitely
is impractical because of high staffing costs and the
constant pressure to decrease staff numbers. An other
option left open to him/her is to reduce the time it
takes to open a New Account.
This model will allow the Customer Services Manager
to simply, quickly and easily try out various staffing/process
time configurations in order to help him/her with their
business decisions.
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4. Travelling Salesman Problem (Optimisation)
v.1.0.2
A simple demonstration of the Genetic
Algorithm component.
Overview:
This baseSim Demonstration Model represents a number
of cities that a Travelling Salesman must visit, in
order to carry out his job.
The Salesman must visit each city just once and the
question is 'what is the most efficient order for visiting,
in order to minimise the total distance travelled?'
This model demonstrates how, using Getenetic Algorithms,
a good (or perfect) solution may be found. It also
highlights what effect each of the GA parameters has
on solving the problem (and in what timeframe).
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5. PC Manufacturer (3D Simulation)
v.1.0.2
A simple demonstration of the 3D VRML Add-on module.
Overview:
This baseSim Demonstration Model represents a PC Manufacturing
Unit. The Unit has 3 main processes, namely...
- Loading the Operating System
- System Burn in test
- Final Testing
Also, the model represents 3 workers who are operating
on a simple shift mechansim.
This demonstration highlights a key benefit of the
3D Simulation interface over the 2D equivalent i.e.
clearly display the 'height' dimension. The PC's are
stacked 4 high on the testing 'racks', which is more
difficult to represent using 2D alone.
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6. Call Handling Centre v.1.0.0
A simple demonstration, highlighting features of the
Professional and Application Add-on modules and User
Interfaces:
Overview:
This Demonstration Model represents a simplified
and generic Call Handling Centre. Calls, of different
types (complexities) arrive at the ACR (Automated Call
Router) based on an arrival profile schedule. These
calls are then routed to an appropriate Operator who
can answer calls of that type.
One of the key metrics examined by the Model is the
'Cumulative Time to Answer' percentage e.g. a call
Centre may require that 95% of calls are answered within
1 minute. The Model allows experimentation by changing
the number of Operators, Shift Patterns etc. in order
to examine the effect on this metric.
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Call Handling Centre Demo
- built with the Professional User Interface
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Call Handling Centre Demo
- built with the Application User Interface
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About TSCC
TSCC stands for 'TechSmith's
Screen Capture Codec' and provides lossless image
quality coupled with excellent compression ratios.
Since the TSCC is lossless, it preserves 100% of
the image quality, even through multiple decompression/recompression
cycles that are typical during the production process.
The TSCC is optimized for screen capture so that
the resulting files are small and highly compressed.
If you don't have TSCC installed (you can check by
searching for the file 'tsccvid.dll' on your computer)
then the necessary files may be downloaded:
The file uses a self-extracting installation program.
Simply download and double-click to start installing.
Please follow the on-screen instructions for installation
information.
 Every
care has been taken to ensure that all Simulation Demos
are free from virus infection, however, it is always
a good idea to scan any file downloaded from the Internet
prior to use.
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