Simile v5.8 released, with 64-bit versions
Mon, 07/02/2011 - 11:40 — jaspertSimile v5.8 released
The latest version of Simile includes 64-bit versions for Windows and Linux. In order to run these, you will need to be using a 64-bit version of the appropriate operating system. 64-bit Simile for MacOS X is coming soon.
More bits means less waiting
The 64-bit version builds models up to 70% faster than the 32-bit version, and runs them up to 25% faster. Graphics performance is also improved, and very much more complex models can be handled (although we have not yet come across any models too complex for the 32-bit version).
Localisation documentation
I am revising Simile with the intention that all translatable text appears in messages.tcl. First step is to get rid of the text objects still included in the Prolog executable as these are inaccessible to would-be translators until they are used.
Here is the plan! (Fri, 28/01/2011 - 10:21 — jaspert)
Discrete event simulation under development -- testers needed
Tue, 25/01/2011 - 16:23 — jaspertDiscrete event simulation under development
Vensim to Simile conversion using XSugar and Prolog
The main aim of this project is to make it possible to run Vensim models in Simile. This involves writing a converter from Vensim syntax to Simile syntax. A subsidiary aim is develop the converter so that it can work in the reverse direction: i.e. that Simile models (at least, that subset of models which conform to Vensim's limited expressiveness) can be converted into Vensim syntax using the same converter run backwards.
This method for converting Vensim MDL files into Simile Prolog is based on 3 steps:
R language plugin for model execution released
Mon, 23/01/2012 - 12:27 — jaspertIt is now possible to load, parameterize, execute and interrogate a previously saved Simile model within an R language script.
The interface package for doing so is available via The Comprehensive R Archive Network (http://cran.r-project.org) by the name Simile. Current version is 1.1. It is compatible with all Simile platforms, and requires Simile version 5.8 or later.
Rerunning PEST without having to close and upload a model.
Mon, 19/12/2011 - 19:51 — John E. Rogers04When I run PEST and I get an error and then try to run PEST again the old current PHI will not go away umless I close the model and start over. Is there a better way? 5.9
Simile teaching version: creating compartment error
Fri, 09/12/2011 - 23:20 — jyearsleHi,
I've been using Simile to teach undergraduates ecological modelling for the last couple of years, and in general they very much like the software.
I have just notice that the teaching version installed on the university network no longer works.
I have tried to downoad the latest version (5.9). This version does install, but when I use it to create a compartment there is an error
Simile encountered an unexpected problem:
wrong # args: "Put Text w ptz tagSet fatness specials colourScheme capt"
5.9 upgrade works for my smaller models but doesn't for large models.
Wed, 07/12/2011 - 22:15 — John E. Rogers04When 5.9 is trying to upload the parameter files it does not recognize the presence of a lot of the paramers. It says that the parameters are not part of the model and do you want ignore them. Are others having this same problem. I found this problem for both the 32 and 64 bit versions on sewperate computers.
Unable to start Simile 5.8 (licensed Enterprise Edition)
Tue, 25/10/2011 - 11:16 — hp201Hi,
I am a licensed user for Simile (41f6132f, last two digits of license removed, DR H PALIKE), but are unable to get Simile 5.8 started. In addition, it seems that my account (hp201) is not associated with my license.
When I start Simile on MacOS 10.7.2 (on my laptop only), I get an error message as follows:
"Simile encountered an unexpected problem: can't read "userinfo(name)": no such element in array"
and under "more info":
Simile encountered an unexpected problem:
