For example, a queue of transactions might only be released to a subsequent activity when allowed by the scheduler. Resource and cost analysis. Define resources and costs by department for easy report analysis. Also define pools of resources used by multiple departments. Control the availability of resources by applying an existing or custom schedule.
Custom attributes and types.
Your model develops additional meaning through the ability to create attributes or variables. Attributes keep track of key information about transactions and the process. This allows models to be constructed that closely map to the customers' actual environment. The trace feature animates the simulation, graphically displaying, via changing colors, how the process is performing. Inspect the attributes of each transaction as you step through your process.