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ExtendSim Training
As the Authorised Training Provider for ExtendSim in Australia, Insight Acumen is providing ExtendSim Essentials Training and other hybrid training by arrangement that includes the Essentials course plus some advanced concepts.
Please contact me by phone/email to discuss mutually convenient times.
Rate-Based Modelling, Database Techniques and Programming Courses are currently not available. However, I usually plan to touch on a few of the advanced concepts briefly and informally during the Essentials course.
ExtendSim Essentials Public Training Course Schedule (2020)
| Start | Finish | Location |
| Mon 17 Feb 20 |
Fri 21 Feb 20 |
Brisbane CBD, venue TBA. Please register by phone/email by 17 Jan 20. Registrations are now closed. The 18-22 May course is the next one available. |
| Mon 18 May 20 | Fri 22 May 20 | This course has been postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. Please contact Rob if you have any questions or queries. |
| Mon 17 Aug 20 | Fri 21 Aug 20 | Registrations are now closed. The 16-20 Nov course is the next one available. |
| Mon 16 Nov 20 | Fri 20 Nov 20 | Registrations are now closed. Standby for 2021 dates. During the pandemic we can still get training done in person while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. |
Cost of Essentials public training is $2,750 per person inclusive of GST.
If public dates don't work for you, please let me know so we can discuss private training options.
ExtendSim Essentials Private Training
If you require 1 on 1 training, cost is $3,300 inclusive of GST with course held in Brisbane.
If on-site training is preferred (maximum 4 students), cost is $2,750 per person inclusive of GST, plus travel/accommodation/transfer expenses (quoted separately).
Please Contact Us to discuss your training needs.
ExtendSim Essentials Course Details
Put yourself on a faster track and learn how to build simulation models using ExtendSim in this 4.5 day hands-on workshop. Basics of discrete event simulation will be covered plus you'll get an essential understanding of the ExtendSim architecture. By the end of the course, you will feel confident in building ExtendSim models and have your eyes opened to the powerful tools that can be quickly used for in-depth model analysis.
Topics include:
- Understanding fundamental simulation concepts
- Learning the basic item handling blocks and using key value handling blocks
- Working with item properties, such as attributes and priorities
- Routing, plus batching and unbatching items
- Presentation features including hierarchy, cloning, and 2D animation
- Resource Management using the Resource Pool and Resource Item methods
- Understanding basic simulation statistics
- Working with Equation blocks
- Creating, editing, and accessing an ExtendSim database
- Learning validation and verification techniques
- Scenario Manager
- Data management and exchange with an ExtendSim database
- Debugging and troubleshooting
Essential ExtendSim Training is designed for Engineers, Managers, Operations Analysts, System Analysts, and anyone else who wants to learn simulation modelling and/or get up to speed quickly with ExtendSim. It is appropriate both for those who are new to ExtendSim and for beginning/intermediate simulation modellers.
Students will build, run, and analyse a model the very first day of this course. The rest of the week will be spent exploring modelling components and concepts as students apply these concepts to a class project while being coached by the instructor. The students then learn and apply more advanced concepts to the model to understand appropriate analysis techniques. The focus is on discrete event modelling, but the class is also essential for new rate-based modellers.
Prerequisites and Preparation for the Course
You will be working on a Windows laptop so you must have basic Window computer skills. Knowledge of basic statistics (random distributions and confidence intervals) is recommended.
Before your first day of class, it will be extremely helpful if you familiarise yourself with ExtendSim. If you have not already done so, please read the first two Tutorial chapters of the ExtendSim User Guide.
Training Cancellation Policy
Please see the cancellation policy at the following link: ExtendSim Training Cancellation Policy.
ExtendSim Rate-Based Modelling Training Details
Note: This course is currently NOT available.
Learn how to use the discrete rate (rate-based) capabilities of ExtendSim AT. Discrete rate modelling simulates rates of flow that change when events occur. This is the most common, and most efficient, method of modelling high-speed, high-volume systems such as packaging lines, mining operations, the manufacturing of powders and fluids, chemical processes, and so forth.
This one-and-a-half day course explores each block in the Rate library and presents modelling techniques such as:
Sources, storage, and units
Defining rates and critical constraints
Methods for merging and diverging flow
Control logic, including goals, hysteresis, shifts, and changeovers
Mixing flow and items, such as for filling and palletising operations
Prerequisites
Completion of the Essential ExtendSim Training, or, on instructor approval, a comparable proficiency is absolutely necessary before taking this course.
Pricing & Registration
Cost of Rate-Based Modelling Course is $880 per person inclusive of GST. Contact Rob via phone/email to start registration process.
Course Materials
Laptop computer for each attendee's use
Course manual with case studies
Solution files for all case studies and exercises
Certificate of completion
Training Cancellation Policy
Please see the cancellation policy at the following link: ExtendSim Training Cancellation Policy.
Database Techniques Course Details
Note: This course is currently NOT available.
You will not only learn how to use ExtendSim internal relational databases, but how to structure a database of your own model. Plus, use the database to develop really advanced constructs you NEVER knew were possible.
You'll get fairly in-depth into the programming of equation-based blocks in this class, but will not be creating any custom blocks.
The focus is on creating and using internal ExtendSim databases, but other data exchange and storage capabilities will also be discussed. You will learn about:
Creating ExtendSim databases
Database design
Data management methods
Internal data storage techniques
Dynamic linking between an ExtendSim database and data
Establishing Parent/Child relationships
Basic to advanced blocks for data management
Blocks for data exchange
User interfaces for data exchange
Using the Excel Add-In for ExtendSim databases
Database address attributes
Queue Equation & Query Equation block usage
This course is designed for Engineers, Managers, System Analysts and anyone else who wants to learn how to manage data and maximise the usage of databases in ExtendSim.
There is a maximum limit of 4 students per class so register early via Contact Us.
Prerequisites and Certification Option
Essential ExtendSim Training or a comparable proficiency is required. It will also be beneficial to be comfortable with the database concept.
At the completion of this course AND the Programming course, students are certified as an ExtendSim Professional Modeller.
Pricing & Registration
$2750 inclusive of GST for the 4 day workshop. Contact Rob via phone/email to start the registration process.
Course Materials
Laptop computer for each student's use
Course manual with case studies
Solution files for all exercises
Certificate of Completion
Training Cancellation Policy
Please see the cancellation policy at the following link: ExtendSim Training Cancellation Policy.
Programming in ExtendSim Course Details
Note: This course is currently NOT available.
Create custom components in the ExtendSim development environment plus learn how to maximise usage of equation-based blocks. ExtendSim provides both an internal programming language and API. These two integrated features allow you to create custom modules and capabilities for ExtendSim, including accessing code written in external languages.
This two-and-a half day workshop covers the common uses and features of the ExtendSim programming language (ModL) as well as the mechanics of block creation.
In this course, you will learn:
ModL code overview
ModL structure, system variables, and global variables
Creating a custom block, with icon, connectors, tabbed dialog, and Help text
Using common predefined functions
Understanding messages and message handlers
Understanding the continuous & discrete event architecture
Working with event posting code
Adding animation to block dialogs, block icons, and hierarchical blocks
Interacting with dialog items and database tables
Tips for enhancing block dialogs and capabilities
Problem solving using the Source Code Debugger
Students start by building an ExtendSim block and storing it in a library. During the course, you will add features to the ExtendSim block as you delve deeper into the development environment. After taking this course, you should have sufficient knowledge to create custom components and features in ExtendSim.
This course is designed for Engineers, Managers, System Analysts and anyone else who wants to learn how to create custom components and features in ExtendSim.
There is a maximum limit of 4 students per class so register early via Contact Us.
Prerequisites and Certification Option
Essential ExtendSim Training or on instructor approval, a comparable proficiency is required. Familiarity with programming concepts and terminology is preferred (C++ recommended).
At the completion of this course AND the Database Techniques course, students are certified as an ExtendSim Professional Modeler.
Pricing & Registration
$1760 inclusive of GST for the 2.5 day workshop. Contact Rob via phone/email to start the registration process.
Course Materials
Laptop computer for each student's use
Course manual with case studies
Solution files for all exercises
Certificate of Completion
Please see the cancellation policy at the following link: ExtendSim Training Cancellation Policy.