Using the Scenario Control

GoldSim provides a specialized capability that allows you to create, run and compare different scenarios for your model. Scenarios are differentiated by having different sets of input data. In particular, different scenarios have different values for one or more Data elements. GoldSim's scenario A specific set of input data (and corresponding outputs) for a model. Multiple scenarios can be defined for a model. Different scenarios within a model are specifically differentiated by having different values for one or more Data elements. modeling capability allows you to directly compare results generated by your model by different sets of input parameters. In effect, when you use this capability, your model can store (and subsequently compare) multiple sets of inputs and outputs.

This can be very useful for carrying out sensitivity analyses, testing and comparing alternative designs, and asking "what if" questions.

GoldSim allows users to create, edit and run scenarios from a Dashboard A special GoldSim element that allows you to build custom interfaces or "control panels" for your models.. In particular, Dashboards provide a control that can be added that allows you to: 1) select the Active Scenario When scenarios have been defined, the scenario that is being viewed when you are browsing a model., 2) run the scenario; and 3) add and delete scenarios.

Scenarios are an advanced feature in GoldSim. Moreover, they have the potential to cause confusion for a Player user who is unfamiliar with GoldSim. Therefore, prior to adding the Scenario control A special control that can be added to a Dashboard that provides a mechanism for selecting and running scenarios. to a Dashboard, it is strongly recommended that you have a good understanding of how scenarios work. The discussion below assumes you are familiar with the details of scenarios.