Unlock the power to control time in your simulations with AnyLogic. Learn how to create and manage dates using different Java classes, such as the LocalDate Java class and SimpleDateFormat Java class, and master the art of time manipulation for precise and consistent modeling.
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Pedestrian elevator simulation: tutorials and models from the AnyLogic team
Modeling pedestrian flow in multi-floor buildings requires accurate elevator simulation. This blog post explores mastering elevator functionality in AnyLogic, offering video tutorials and example models for beginners and experienced developers. Learn to integrate elevators, handle complex scenarios like breakdowns, and enhance your models to reflect real-world conditions accurately.
Creating a custom simulation object – a robotic crane in AnyLogic software
Discover how to design and add unique objects to your simulations in AnyLogic software using our step-by-step guide. In this blog post, we explain how to do it, using the creation of a custom robotic crane as an example. Explore AnyLogic's capabilities to turn your innovative ideas into reality.
How to build a simple AGV charging model for warehousing and manufacturing
Automated guided vehicles are widely used in manufacturing and warehousing to move items around. A simple example model combines various AnyLogic libraries and modeling approaches to simulate the AGV charging process. Read through and don’t forget to open the model in AnyLogic software to follow along with the example.
Revolving doors for better pedestrian flow management
Revolving doors are the perfect solution for modern day living. They allow for the movement of people in and out, while maintaining the ideal climate inside the building. See how easy it is to make the most of a revolving door using AnyLogic simulation software.
Urbanism: how AnyLogic can help build superior cities
Urban design projects presented as physical models usually look nice and detailed, but when implemented they may reveal unexpected problems. Even if such models match the actual layouts, some dynamic factors that may affect the design get left out. Using simulation, you can consider the dynamics, which gives you a more complete picture of the system's performance over time.
Importing data from external database — step-by-step guide
Simulation models are based on data, and when you import data from an external database, there’s an efficient approach that won’t affect model performance. Data from MS Excel/MS Access/MS SQL Server can be imported in a couple of clicks but what if it is stored in MySQL or PostgreSQL?
Follow our guide and learn how to connect data in PostgreSQL with an AnyLogic model to create a schedule.
Randomness in AnyLogic: how it works and how to use it
Uncertainty is an essential part of our everyday lives. And when we build simulation models, we want them to reflect the real world as closely as possible. For that, you'd need to include randomness in your simulation.
Learn how to set randomness in AnyLogic models, what generates random results, what AnyLogic pre-set probability distributions are, and find helpful resources on the topic.