Newsletter 2015: AnyLogic 7.2 – new version

Overview of the new features of AnyLogic 7:

What’s new in AnyLogic 7.2:

Built-in database

AnyLogic models now have a built-in fully integrated database to read input data and write simulation output. Export the database with the model, it is as portable and cross-platform as the model itself. With the new database, you can:

• Read parameter values and configure models
• Create parameterized agent populations
• Generate entity arrivals in the process models
• Import data from other databases or Excel spreadsheets and store it in the readily available form
• Log flowchart activities, events, statechart transitions, message passing, and agent biographies.
• View resource utilization, waiting, processing and travel times
• Store and export statistics, datasets, and custom logs

Fluid Library

The new Fluid Library allows you to efficiently simulate storage and transfer of fluids, bulk matter, or large amounts of discrete items, which you do not want to represent as separate objects.

Escalators and zigzag queues for pedestrian flow models

Highly customizable escalator and zigzag (or serpentine) queue objects in the upgraded AnyLogic Pedestrian Library.

Railway routing option for GIS models

In addition to the car, bike, and foot routing methods, AnyLogic GIS object now offers routing by railways.

Shapefile conversion to AnyLogic markup

Automatically convert Vector graphics from imported shapefiles into AnyLogic markup elements, such as using rail tracks in the Rail Library.

Quick popup help for library blocks and parameters

Now if you hold the mouse pointer over a library element or a parameter, a window with quick help will pop up.

New example models

The new models include Distribution Сenter and Grain terminal.