Simulation with SIMNET II

An outline of the SIMNET II simulation language is presented. SIMNET II is a network-based discrete simulation language that utilizes only four nodes: a source, a queue, a facility, and an auxiliary. Routing of transactions among the four nodes is effected by executing special assignments along the branches linking the nodes. SIMNET II offers powerful computational capabilities at a level equal to FORTRAN, thus eliminating the need for using external FORTRAN or C inserts as in other languages. The special assignments of SIMNET II also allow the modeler to exercise complete control over the internal characteristics of the nodes during execution. The system is totally interactive and is available in totally compatible version for mainframe, mini-, and microcomputers