MODSIM III - a Tutorial with Advances in Database Access and HLA Support

MODSIM II is an object-oriented discrete event simulation language featuring extensive run-time libraries, graphical user interface and results presentation tools, database access, and hooks to HLA. This tutorial introduces the MODSIM III language. It shows how MODSIM III’s simulation “world view” together with its object-oriented architecture, built in graphics, and interoperability contribute to successful simulation application building. 1 WHAT IS MODSIM III? MODSIM III is a complete development environment. The Simulation Layer, Graphics Editor, Compilation Manager, and the Interactive Debugger provide the environment required for the successful development of advanced models. MODSIM III runs on Windows 95, 98, and NT as well as Unix platforms. MODSIM III is an object-oriented discrete event simulation language. It offers extensive run-time libraries to help the developer create commercial quality simulation applications quickly. These libraries include modules focused on the unique aspects of simulation as well as modules for developing graphical user interfaces and results presentation mechanisms. Because MODSIM III generates C++ that compiles using the platform’s native compiler, it also offers seamless interoperability with other tools. MODSIM III combines CACI's three decades of experience with advances in software engineering to offer the most productive environment for the development of large and complex models.