This example illustrates the use of a Time Series where the input data represent discrete changes at specified times. It can be viewed in the file named BasicTimeSeries.gsm, which can be found in the TimeSeries subfolder of the General Examples folder in your GoldSim directory (accessed by selecting File | Open Example... from the main menu).
In this example, the input data represent discrete changes to a price (in this case, gasoline):
The actual data set looks like this:
When the input data represent discrete changes to a variable at specified times, the Primary Output is a discrete change signal (with an Add Instruction). Only certain elements in GoldSim can accept discrete change signals as inputs.
Discrete change signals are instantaneous quantities that cannot be directly plotted. They are used to instantaneously change the value of a quantity (represented by an Integrator, a Reservoir or a Pool element). In this example, an Integrator is used to represent the current gasoline price. It is modified by the output of the Time Series:
The output of the Integrator looks like this:
Note: Unlike other kinds of Time Series, when the input data
represent discrete changes, it is not necessary for the first data point to
start prior to or at the start of the simulation.
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