Hi,
The concept 'simulator' is often used in modern SD literatures; however, to my knowledge, the definition of this concept has never been addressed therein. Therefore, I have two queries in need of your helps:
1) How is simulator defined under the SD tradition?
Below is a definition offered by non-system dynamicist Larry Sutton:
Simulator is defined as a device that enables the operator to represent or
reproduce under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance-
-Larry Sutton, National Interagency Fire Center
By this definition, it is still difficult to make a distinction between a
simulator and a simulation model.
2) For developing a simulator, which edition of Vensim should I apply?
Thank you very much.
Monte
Simulator definition
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bob@vensim.com
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There is no big distinction - from the perspective of a use a simulator is something they open and use and they are not likely to make any distinction between a model and whatever interface the model is presented in.
Chapter 12 of the User's Guide describes the development of simple model interfaces and this works very well in a variety of circumstances. All of this can be done with Vensim PLE.
Chapter 12 of the User's Guide describes the development of simple model interfaces and this works very well in a variety of circumstances. All of this can be done with Vensim PLE.