Simio

University
 Simio University is a collection of classes
and materials to help our customers and
students quickly get up to speed in Simio.
We offer live classes, both public and at
customer site as well as a large collections
of videos. While we will continue to offer
live courses, Simio University will soon
replace most of our existing training videos
with an entirely new and updated set of
videos.

ANNOUNCING:
Learning Simio
Fundamentals
In this course you will learn the fundamentals of
simulation and Simio. This course, licensed per
individual user, is ideal for users from novice to
experienced: whether you are new to simulation,
need a refresher, or you want to fill in the gaps
from being self-taught, we think you will find this
course to be a valuable asset to your Simio and

Simio simulation knowledge.

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

University •
•
Introduction to Simulation
Introduction to Simio & Success Tips
• Introduction to Animation
• Simio Modeling Framework
• Simio Standard Library Fixed Object
• Balking and Reneging
• Task Sequences
• Controlling Movement
• Material Handling
• Working with Model Data
• Process Logic
• Debugging Tools and Techniques
• Optimizing with OptQuest
• Building Custom Object Definitions

The content and materials that compose this

course have been refined over years of teaching
Simio and simulation. Many of the topics in this
course are instructed by Dr. Jeff Smith, a professor
and practitioner, who has decades of experience
teaching and solving problems with simulation.

To call this a new set of videos is an

understatement – it is a whole new way of learning
Simio. Unlike most of our previous videos, this
content is designed with commercial users in mind,
based on the results of teaching thousands of users
in live courses.
 Unlike our live courses, you may digest these
videos at your own pace. You can rewind and
Do you want to “speed through” re-watch areas of specific interest and even fast
the materials without quizzes or forward through topics of less interest to you.
workshops because you already have Without fixed time limits we take the opportunity
to cover the material in greater depth, with more
significant background? We have a explanation than is possible in our live courses.
Casual Learning option for you. This includes a thorough explanation of the
downloadable example problems, related SimBits,
and workshop solutions.
Do you want official certification to
prove your skills? We have a Simio And speaking of workshops – the opportunity
Certification option. to immediately practice your skills has been so
popular that we now include 23 such opportunities
to demonstrate your skills. Each module also
Do you want ongoing access to the identifies expected outcomes so you can target
materials? Not only can you view your learning, then ends with quizzes so you may
self-assess your comprehension of the material.
the videos as many times as you One of the biggest problems with learning
need, we have low-cost options that from videos is that videos can’t respond to your
provide continuous, ongoing course questions. But we have you covered there as well.
This course package includes opportunities for live
access so you can revisit the material contact to ask course-related questions that will be
any time you like. answered by skilled practitioners.

Do you want the ability to have “This course package offers a better
your individual questions answered way to learn than anything we have
by Simio staff? Learning Simio previously offered, even better than a
Fundamentals comes with Online live course with our best trainer.”
Learning Guidance, a way to interact Dave Sturrock,
with Simio instructors. VP Operations
and lead trainer

Are you ready

to advance your
knowledge?
[email protected]
412-265-1425

learn more at simio.com

* Times indicate approximate time to watch all videos in module once and do MODULE | 10
not include time to do workshops, quizzes, or to view videos more than once. Working with Model Data
We recommend that about 40 hours be allotted for this course, best spread
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 100*
out over a two week period.
1. Intro To Data Tables
2. Tables, Table References,
MODULE | 1 MODULE | 6 Import/Export
Introduction to Simulation Balking & Reneging 3. Workshop- Import/Export
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 35* VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 30* 4. Arrival Tables, Relational Tables
1. What is Simulation 1. Balking and Reneging 5. Workshop: Relational Tables
2. Impact of Variation 2. Workshop: 6. Sequences & Simbits
Balking & Reneging 7. Rate Tables, Lookup Tables,
3. Industry 4.0
3. Balking & Reneging SimBits Templates
MODULE | 2 8. Schedules
Introduction to Simio MODULE | 7 9. Overview Of Advanced Concepts
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES) : 90*
Task Sequences
1. Quick Overview of Simio VIDEO TIME (MINUTES) : 115* MODULE | 11
1. Task Sequences Basics Processes
2. Building an Example Model
2. Workshop: Task Sequences 1 VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 140*
3. Expressions, Distributions,
Results 3. Intermediate Task Sequences 1. Intro to Processes
4. Randomness and RNGs 4. More on Task Sequences 2. Workshop: Basic Processes
5. Experiment Responses and 5. Task Sequences SimBits 3. Tokens, Elements, Steps
Experimentation 4. Workshop- Process Oven
6. Introduction to Materials
6. Buffers and Referenced 5. More on Steps and Elements
7. Workshop: Materials
Properties
8. Inventory Element 6. Detailed process example
7. Workshop: Flow Line
9. Changeovers 7. Workshop: Agony Airport
8. Success Tips Statistics
10. Workshop: Changeovers
9. Simio Learning Resources 8. Example Repair technician

MODULE | 3 MODULE | 8 9. Workshop: MRI with Technician

Introduction to Animation Controlling Movement 10. Processes SimBits

VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 90* 11. Workshop: Librarian
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 75*
1. Free Space &
1. Basic Animation Concepts Link-based Travel MODULE | 12
2. Status Plots, Pie Charts, Labels Debugging
2. Details on Links, Networks,
3. Symbols Nodes VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 60*
4. Floor Labels and Dynamic Labels 3. Workshop: Bi-directional Introduction to Debugging
5. Misc. Animation Topics 4. Entity Routing – Node 1. Debugging Techniques
Outbound Link Rule
6. Workshop: Animation 2. More Debugging Techniques
5. Workshop: Link Weights
3. Workshop: Debugging
MODULE | 4 6. Dynamic Routing
Modeling Framework with Extended Example
MODULE | 13
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 30* 7. Workshop: Dynamic Routing
Optimization
1. Object-oriented Concepts 8. Advanced Routing Concepts
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 25*
2. Properties and States, Objects
as Resources, Stations MODULE | 9 1. OptQuest

3. Logical and Math Operators Material Handling 2. OptQuest Example

VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 60* 3. Experimentation Sequence
MODULE | 5 1. Conveyors Concepts
Fixed Objects & Examples MODULE | 14
2. Workshop: Building Objects
VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 120*
Agony Airport Luggage VIDEO TIME (MINUTES): 51*
1. Source-Sink
3. Material Handling: 1. Object Libraries
2. Workshop: ConWIP Using Vehicles
2. Concepts of Building Objects
3. Server 4. Material Handling:
Using Workers 3. Hierarchical – Tandem Server
4. Workshop: Agony airport
5. Workshop: 4. Build from Base – Simple Lathe
5. Batching w 2 examples
Agony Airport Tram 5. Derive/Copy – Subclassing
6. Workshop:
Batching & Separating 6. Subclassing Using:
“Create Object from This”
7. Resource and Smart Resources
7. Workshop: Three Server Line