Introduction to the GoldSim User Interface

A summary of basic GoldSim user interface concepts discussed in the GoldSim Tutorial is provided below:

• GoldSim has two sections to its window: the graphics pane and the browser.

• By default, the browser is displayed on the left side of the GoldSim window. You can open and close the browser using the browser button on the toolbar:

• GoldSim commands can be accessed using the menu, toolbars, or context menus.

• Elements are added to the graphics pane by right-clicking on an empty section of the graphics pane, and selecting the appropriate element from the context menu.

• Element inputs, outputs and settings are specified in the element’s Properties dialog, which can be displayed by double-clicking on the element’s icon.

• The Simulation Settings dialog can be displayed by selecting Run|Simulation Settings from the main menu, by pressing F2, or by pressing the Simulation Settings button in the toolbar:

The Simulation Settings dialog allows you to adjust the length of the simulation, the timestep length, and the number of Monte Carlo realizations.

• A model is run by by selecting Run|Run Model from the main menu, by pressing F5, or by pressing the Run button in the toolbar:

• After a model is run, it is in Result Mode. You cannot change the structure of the model or any of the input values while in Result Mode.

• Results can be viewed by right-clicking on an element, or double-clicking on a Result element.

• You can return to Edit Mode from Result Mode by selecting Run|Return to Edit Mode, pressing F4, pressing the Edit Mode button in the toolbar: