AutoMod product suite tutorial (AutoMod, Simulator, AutoStat) by AutoSimulations

The AutoMod/sup 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. 3D graphics have been an integral part of the AutoMod product since its inception in 1984. The main focus of the AutoMod simulation product is on manufacturing and materials handling systems. AutoMod is flexible enough, though, to use in other non-manufacturing applications, for restaurants, rental car lots, airport ticket counters, and container loading in ports. With the release of AutoMod version 9.0, AutoMod now supports continuous and discrete models. The new Tanks and Pipes module allows users in the process industry to model the details of fluid and bulk material flow. The AutoMod Product Suite includes: AutoMod, discrete and continuous simulation; Simulator, manufacturing-oriented interface for fast and easy modeling; AutoStat, statistical analysis including optimization technology; AutoVie, dynamic walk-though of animation with support for AVI file creation; and Model Communications Module (MCM), for linking models to other programs, such as control systems. This article gives an overview of the AutoMod Product Suite, explaining the technical details of the products and how they interrelate to each other.