VISICOM: A Component-Based Parallel Discrete Event Modeling Framework

To make the creation of models under EDEVS (Event-Scheduling based Discrete Event System Specification) quick and easy, a graphical modeling framework, VISICOM (Visible Component Modeling Framework), is presented. Two primary elements of the framework are discussed: atomic model editor and coupled model editor. In atomic model editor, new EDEVS atomic models are created by dragging building blocks into the canvas and filling in parameters, so that the modeler need not be a sophisticated programmer. In coupled model editor, new EDEVS coupled models are built by dragging existing EDEVS models into the canvas, setting their configurable parameters and connecting their input and output ports.