1. promodel tutorial
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2. ProModel Release 4 Tutorial
Welcome
to the
ProModel Release 4 Tutorial
It will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete this first, simple model. Follow the instructions for each step. You can press “ALT” and “TAB” simultaneously to switch between ProModel and this presentation. Before trying each step, you may wish to view the animation for guidance. A few things first…
1. Your actions are shown in yellow
2. Save after each step (during the first save, you’ll have to enter a name -- we’ve chosen “tutorial.mod”)
3. You can advance to the next step just by pressing the “Page Down” key on your computer keyboard or clicking on the subject on the menu at left
4. Call ProModel toll free at (888) if you have any questions!
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3. Step 1 Create a New File Select File  New
Start New Model
Step 1
Click to View Animation
Create a New File
Select File  New
In the “General Information” dialog box, type a model name…in this case we’ll type: Tutorial Model
Click on the OK button

4. Start New Model
Click here to continue . . .

5. Step 2 Build Background Graphics
Click to View Animation
Build Background Graphics
Select from the Build menu, Background Graphics  Behind Grid
From the Edit menu, select Import Graphic
Change Files of type to Windows Metafile
Click on the file named tutorialback.WMF and click on the Open button
Resize the imported graphic to fit in Layout window

6. Background Graphic
Click here to continue . . .

7. Step 3 Build Locations Where Work Will Happen Select Build  Locations
Click to View Animation
Build Locations Where Work Will Happen
Select Build  Locations
Add four locations: Incoming_Queue, Turning_Center, Machining_Center and Outgoing_Conv
Place each on screen and add text labels

8. Locations
Click here to continue . . .

9. Step 4 Add an Entity Select Build  Entities
Click to View Animation
Add an Entity
Select Build  Entities
Add one Entity by clicking on the flat plate graphic and rename it as Product

10. Entities
Click here to continue . . .

11. Step 5 Add a Path Network Select Build  Path Networks
Click to View Animation
Add a Path Network
Select Build  Path Networks
Left click with mouse near one Location
Right click with mouse near next Location to create a path segment
Repeat last two steps, ensuring that path segments start on the end of previous segment
Click on button labeled Interfaces…
Click on each “node” (at end of path segments) then click on adjacent Location to create Interface
Path Networks

12. Path Networks
Click here to continue . . .

13. Step 6 Add a Machinist Select Build  Resources
Click to View Animation
Add a Machinist
Select Build  Resources
Add a Resource by clicking on the Machinist graphic
Click on the Specs… button to open the resource specification dialog box
Select the Path Network named Net1
Click the OK button
Resources

14. Resources
Click here to continue . . .

15. Step 7 Add Processing Logic Select Build  Processing
Click to View Animation
Add Processing Logic
Select Build  Processing
After selecting Product from the Tools window, click in the layout on the Incoming_Queue, then on the Turning_Center, on the Turning_Center then on the Machining_Center, and so on
Finish by selecting Route to Exit
{Add logic lines as shown in animation}
Processing

16. Processing
Click here to continue . . .

17. Step 8 Schedule Product Arrivals Select Build  Arrivals
Click to View Animation
Schedule Product Arrivals
Select Build  Arrivals
In the Tools window, click on the Entity called Product
In the Layout window, click on the Location called Incoming_Queue
Change the Arrival Frequency to MIN
Arrivals

18. Click here to continue . . .

19. Step 9 Set Options, Save Model and Run! Select Simulation  Options
Click to View Animation
Set Options, Save Model and Run!
Select Simulation  Options
Click in the field labeled Run Hours
Type in 40 (to run for 40 hours)
Click on the OK button
Select Simulation  Save & Run
Run Simulation

20. Click here to continue . . .

21. Step 10 View Simulation Results
Click to View Animation
View Simulation Results
After simulation is complete, select Yes to view results (note that entities failed to arrive at Incoming_Queue because of its capacity limit)
{View graphs and change graphing options as shown in animation}
View Output

22. The End