GoldSim provides a wide variety of built-in elements for entering data and manipulating variables. Each element represents a building block of the model, and has a default symbol by which it is represented in the graphics pane The primary portion of the GoldSim interface, where the graphical depiction of the model is shown. and an icon by which it is represented in browsers and menus.
The GoldSim elements can be divided into the following categories:
- Input elements
- Stock elements
- Function elements
- Event elements
- Delay elements
- Result elements
An additional type of element, the Container, is used to hierarchically organize other elements.
The basic element types, their
functions, and their default graphic symbols and icons are summarized in the
Note: The symbols used for elements in the graphics pane can be customized by the user. However, the icons (which appear in the browsers) cannot be changed.
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Related topics…
- Cloning Elements
- Copying, Moving, and Deleting Elements
- Creating Elements
- Editing an Element's Name, Description and Appearance
- Editing an Element's Properties and Creating Links
- Editing the Appearance of Elements
- Element Inputs and Outputs
- Element Tool-Tips
- Finding Elements
- GoldSim Element Types
- Linking Elements to a Database
- Overview of GoldSim Element Types
- Understanding Output Attributes
- Using Dimensions and Units
- Viewing Element Dependencies