The Simulation with the “SimulationPlus” component

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Below, you can see the interface of the "SimulationPlus" component. The commands are chosen and combined from a list via mouse click and will be performed via “Send command”. For any further information, please click on the image below.

You can see the demo on the Demos page

Description

1. The Interface

The "SimulationPlus" component is an extension of the user interface. With this component, trainees don’t have to type every single command in a text box, they can easily select them by mouse click. These component will be briefly explained in the following text and images.

2. Entering Commands

Commands are selected by mouse click from a questionnaire. In the following example, the command "hire Richard" is selected, that means, that the developer Richard will be hired. After selecting a command, click on the button «Send command».

3. Advancing the Simulation Time

There are two possibilities to advance the simulation time: a) Step in time by one day: To advance the simulation time by one day, click on the button «Proceed». b) Step in time by several days: To advance the simulation time by several days, enter the amount of steps (days) and then click on the Button «Proceed».

4. Feedback from the Simulator

The feedback from the simulator is shown in the simulation window. Examples of feedback: Feedback after "Proceed": After a proceed, the simulation date is increased by one workday. New command: 1 step(s) to proceed. Command accepted. 1999/08/12/08:00: A developer has finished his work: When a developer has finished his activity, also a feedback appears. In this example, the developer Axel has finished the specification. 1999/08/18/08:00 Axel: What an interesting project. Here's the specification. I'll be happy to work more on the project. If you want me, of course.     << Using the Simulator Using the Advisor     >>