MicroLearning QuickCoach

Quick videos to coach you on some of our favorite ExtendSim features.

ExtendSim Blocks

Equation Block Basics 17:33 minutes Introduction to Equation blocks. Learn about input and output variables, building equations, using and testing the equation editor, and basic syntax...

Equation Debugger 14:44 minutes Intermediate level video covering enabling/disabling the Equation debugger, setting/removing breakpoints, and stepping through your code....

Shift Block 6:06 minutes Why, how, and when to use a Shift block. Learn about types of shifts, shift-aware blocks, and connecting the Shift block...

Chart Blocks

Chart Blocks Common Options 5:11 minutes Introduction to ExtendSim Chart blocks. Explore the dialog, data, and graph tabs, popup menu options, data collection, and cloning...

Chart Blocks Trace Editor 6:16 minutes Learn how to use the Trace Editor in Chart blocks by changing its name, colors, line thickness, symbols, etc....

Line Chart 4:50 minutes Introduction to the most useful block in the Chart library. Learn how to trace the history of values over time in a simulation...

Line Chart Graph Properties 4:50 minutes Introduction to the most useful block in the Chart library. Learn how to trace the history of values over time in a simulation...

Using ExtendSim

Calculating Cycle Time 6:11 minutes Learn what cycle time is, a few ways to calculate cycle time, and examine the Information block and other blocks used to define cycle time in ExtendSim...

Simulation Setup 7:24 minutes Brief introduction to the most frequently used functions of the Simulation Setup dialog, including setting up simulation run length, global time units, and running multiple replications...