Viewing and Modifying the Causality Sequence

When you build a model, GoldSim automatically sequences the elements in the order that they must be computed. For example if A was a function of B, and B was a function of C, C would be sequenced first, followed by B, followed by A. This is referred to as the causality sequence The specific order in which GoldSim updates (computes) elements every timestep.. Although in this simple example, the sequence is obvious, for complex models with looping logic, the causality sequence may not be readily apparent.

In most cases, you need not to be concerned with how GoldSim sequences the elements. However, in some cases (e.g., when simulating systems that include discrete events and looping logic or systems that have competing Resource Something that has a limited supply (e.g., spare parts, fuel, skilled personnel, money) and is required in order for elements of the modeled system to carry out certain actions. requirements), expert users may need to understand (and subsequently manipulate) the causality sequence.