ExtendSim is a versatile simulation software that offers advanced capabilities beyond the typical discrete or continuous event modeling of other simulation programs. ExtendSim software adds Discrete Rate, Reliability Block Diagramming (RBD) capabilities, and other advanced modeling technologies to ExtendSim DE. ExtendSim is used in a variety of industries including engineering, manufacturing, services, transportation, and healthcare.

Advanced simulation capabilities

• Discrete Rate Module – for simulating systems that include tanks, levels, and valves, plus modeling the rate-based storage and movement of system components.
• The first Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) tool that creates a powerful synergy between the process simulation power of ExtendSim and the detailed reliability analysis provided by Reliability Block Diagram. The Reliability Module can be used as a standalone RBD tool or in conjunction with ExtendSim’s process simulation capabilities.
• The Excel Add-in for ExtendSim Databases allows you to fully specify a new ExtendSim database in Excel, including parent/child relationships, cell randomization, named distributions, and more. Then export the database for use in ExtendSim models.
• Stat::Fit (from Geer Mountain) to determine which distributions, if any, are appropriate for the underlying data.
• Connect with Oracle – Import data from or export data to an Oracle database.
• In addition, all the features and capabilities of ExtendSim DE and ExtendSim CP.

Main features of ExtendSim products

• Pre-built blocks for data access (read/write/import/export), math, equations and logical expressions, optimization, random number generation, scenario analysis, routing, statistics, charts, and output reports. (Additional blocks packages are included, depending on the product purchased.)
• An equation editor to specify the simplest to most complex logical expressions, write compound conditions, and even complete sections of programming. Use the same ExtendSim tools that programmers use to create custom blocks.
• A chart library with blocks for graphically displaying outputs
• A report library with report manager, statistics, and other blocks for analyzing output.
• Hierarchies for unlimited submodel layers with customizable icons. Save hierarchical blocks in libraries for reuse in other models.
• Duplicate dialog items. Copy clones of parameter values ​​to the model spreadsheet or to notebooks for quick access to inputs and outputs.
• An authoring environment for creating custom user interfaces and dashboards, including buttons, pop-ups, checkboxes, etc.
• Interactive simulation runs – change parameters while the simulation is running.
• Organize and manage data with built-in relational databases, plus an Excel add-in for
• Transfer data between Excel and an ExtendSim database.
• Finding an optimal solution using an evolutionary optimizer that can be added to any model.
• Run experiments and perform analysis using sensitivity analysis
• Systematically and strategically examine the outcome of different model configurations using the Scenario Manager with export to JMP and MiniTab.

Some applications in industries include:

• Engineering : Design and development of new products and processes in various industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, and civil engineering.
• Production : Improving the quality and performance of products and production processes
• Services : Improving operational performance in service industries such as retail, banking, and healthcare.
• Transportation : Improving the efficiency of transportation networks
• Healthcare : Improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare