Simcad Pro simulation software

Simulation software

Simulation software is based on the process of modeling a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually performing that operation...

 is a product of CreateASoft, Inc which is used for simulating process based environments such as manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is the use of machines, tools and labor to produce goods for use or sale. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production, in which raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale...

, supply lines, logistics

Logistics

Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and...

, healthcare, and many others. The software is a tool for planning, organizing, optimizing, and engineering real process based systems. Simcad Pro allows the creation of a computer model which can be manipulated by the user and represents a real environment. Using the model, it is possible to test for efficiency in any scenario possible, as well as locate points of improvement among the process flow

Process Flow diagram

A process flow diagram is a diagram commonly used in engineering to indicate the general flow of plant processes and equipment.The PFD displays the relationship between major equipment of a plant facility and does not show minor details such as piping details and designations...

. Simcad Pro's dynamic computer model also allows for changes to occur while the model is running for a fully realistic simulation.

Building a Model in Simcad Pro

Simcad Pro has a user friendly graphical user interface

Graphical user interface

In computing, a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and...

 for model building

Model building

Model building as a hobby involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder.Categories of modelling include:*Scale model building*Live steam models*Matchstick models*Military models...

. No coding

Coding

Coding may refer to:* Channel coding in coding theory* Line coding* Computer programming, the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging / troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs...

 is required to build a model, and the entire model can be built and edited using the graphical user interface, including any advanced model characteristics. In addition to this, Simcad Pro allows for data import from almost any data source

Data source

A data source is any of the following types of sources for digitized data:*a database** in the Java software platform, datasource is a special name for the connection set up to a database from a server*a computer file*a data stream...

, including Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office Access, previously known as Microsoft Access, is a relational database management system from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software-development tools. It is a member of the Microsoft Office suite of...

, Excel

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a proprietary commercial spreadsheet application written and distributed by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications...

, Visio, and SQL Server

SQL Server

SQL Server may refer to:* Any database server that implements the Structured Query Language* Microsoft SQL Server, a relational database server from Microsoft* Sybase SQL Server, a relational database server developed by Sybase...

 databases for easier model creation. Simcad Pro also supports real-time tracking using devices including RFID tags and barcode scanners. Simulations can then be viewed in either 2D or 3D visualizations.

SimTrack

SimTrack is a dynamic visibility and analysis tool that utilizes Simcad Pro’s patented simulation technology to provide real-time operational visibility, dynamic replay, proactive forecasting, and customizable reports. SimTrack can be configured to interact with many live data systems such as RFID, bar code scans, and GPS, among others. This adds a new dimension to simulation software that enables organizations to manage daily activities, improve effiency and provide history data and analysis.

Areas of Use

Any industry engaged in a process flow-type environment can use Simcad Pro to model their operations. The main areas where Simcad Pro is used include manufacturing, supply chain logistics, military

Military

A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...

, and healthcare. Simcad Pro can be used to simulate operations such as:

• Assembly Line Manufacturing
• Emergency Room Operations
• Large-scale Logistics
• Warehousing and Storage
• Shipping
• Administrative Workflows
• Logic Systems