Kindly interface of the anylogic is the most attractive part when I use it.

the help system is useful, but it is hard for beginners to fully understand them, if it can add more examples in the help system, it would be great.

i am currently working on my thesis on Anylogic. Being a student, I cant afford to get professional version as it is too expensive. I would like that the price be a little lower. I would want the help directory of Anylogic to get better - specially with the various functions.

I can create so many different sorts of models. You get learning edition for free with alot of features.

It has nothing on internet for problems that we might face. There are many restrictions on it. The help guide is also of not too much use. Its expensive. The type conversion is such a pain in functions.

Extremely positive! Great software, and great resources available for assistance! Would highly recommend to anyone!

Very user friendly. I had learned simulation on a different software, but did not fully understand it's capabilities until working on a senior design project in AnyLogic. The ease of use is incredible compared to others. Furthermore, the resources available just in the software itself helped me build a model almost effortlessly.

I have not found any cons in the software yet! One improvement is that trying to teach myself through available YouTube videos could be a better experience. There are not enough YouTube example videos available for this product yet. Though there are multiple free pdfs available on the AnyLogic website, people now prefer videos.

trying to solving supply chains in a factory

software is great introduction to systems modeling in a university setting

UI is difficult to navigate, the anylogic forums don't have solutions for several error messages that I received

I really like the visualizations.

It merges user interface with coding that is object oriented.

Can be hard to find reliable sources. For discrete event simulation.

Modelling of manufacturing logistics, modelling of social systems.

Ease of use, relatively simple to combine different modelling methods, database integration, editable (XML) model files, constant expansion of libraries.

Speed of execution (changing the JRE helps - I've seen a 40% speed increase when replacing stock JRE with the latest Sun JRE - but may impact compatibility), does not utilize more than one CPU core per simulation experiment, version 8+ does not allow disabling of animation (to speed up execution).

Multiparadigm support

Multi paradigm approach. Large database of objects for specific systems (like pedestrian, roads, trains). Ability to draw logic structures (actionchart)

Compared to other discrete events simulation softwares, not easy to obtain statistical metrics (confidence intervals) of usual simulation indicators. NO MONTECARLO IN PLE (it's absolute useless to take a decision with only one datum in a stochastic process) Nor capability of significant statistical parameters of long run simulations. Or warm-up configuration. Very long learning curve

Great animation

While your software is very good but there is a lack of sample videos for all aspects of the software.

user friendly, easy to learn, practic for Research and work

Grafics, not enough E-learning document. complicated inviorment

HSSMI has used AnyLogic to build proof of concept models for multiple automotive sector companies (including JLR, Ford and Bentley). We have used the extant libraries extensively, as well as developing custom blocks and libraries for specific manufacturing cells such as gantry cranes. Anylogic has been easy to use and the outputs have been exceptional both in terms of statistical accuracy and visualisation. We have also been used OptQuest within our exported simulations and bench marked the optimisation speed against other standard simulation tools - Anylogic has prevailed every time! We couldn't be happier with the tools features and also AnyLogic's support, I would like to specifically mention the new materials handling library and AnyLogic cloud, which have helped us to deliver our models more effectively with 'out of the box' 3D visualisations of production systems and faster optimisations respectively. Thank you AnyLogic for really innovating and building a simulation and predictive analytics tool that is at the bleeding edge of technology.

There is underlying Java learning curve that is required for modellers to build custom blocks and libraries. However, anyone with objective orientated programming background should be able to pick this up with ease. Even myself coming from a functional programming background was able to learn how to use the tool relatively quickly.

An incredibly powerful tool that allows decision makers to judge the impact of changes on systems and enable them to make faster, better decisions and predictions. Traditional support tools cannot adequately consider complexities, constraints, dynamic interdependencies and variability to support decision-making within such a complex environment.

The incredible flexibility!

Like anything worth doing it requires some effort to master the basics of the software. But with excellent technical support and great examples and training amterial this can be overcome quite easily.

Mostly research related problems dealing with development engineering distribution services. I used the ABM tools only. Still plenty to learn. I am quire interested in the SD and ABM hybrid modeling.

A fantastic tool to solve complex problems. I really like the web support (videos and examples).

Not easy to learn. Very steep learning curve. Videos and examples help a great deal ad becoming familiarize with the software logic and functionality.

I have tried using it to model service operations. Frankly, the experience has not gone smoothly.

It combines multiple libraries for modelling systems using low level, mid-level and high level simulation modelling techniques. It support the production of hybrid models. Suitable for modelling both manufacturing and service operations.

The Java codes. They make building models using Anylogic herculean and onerous. Incorporating java codes when building the smallest of models is frustrating. Training tutorials that explain how to use the software are near unavailable. The Help facility does not explain terms (functions, parameters, collections etc) clearly. Simply put, Anylogic is not for the basic user, neither is it user-friendly or suitable for non-programmers or users with minimal coding skills. It is difficult to learn or use. It is complex, arduous and laborious. Sometimes, some of the logic in some examples do not make sense.

I'm solving the road traffic problem in my area using traffic data. So far, I've been able to identify so many problems faced on everyday basis while traveling.

Easy and user friendly interface. It has every tool required for simulation of a scenario.

Nothing as such. You could include more in depth tools for trafflation though.

1) The best simulation software for learners out there.

1) Need specific field knowledge for terms like airport centres, etc.

Not considered myself as enough experienced with the software, I strongly think that it has some features pending and still to improve.

The mix of different types of simulation techniches may be interesting in order to develope specific kinds of projects.

The most disappointing feature was the necessity to introduce a camera in order to get a 3D view. I hope in the future the software will allow the user to create the model straight in the 3D world, which would make it even more intuitive and also, check out the changes regarding the dimensions and apperance quicker and, in turn, accelerate the modelling.

Complex structures were possible Lots of example projects to get some inspiration

Not a lot of tutorials can be found online

Queue Systems applied to health.

Use Java in back-end

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Overall it is a great piece of software, but you need knowledge of java and a good problem solving mind. It is incredibly powerful and flexible, but I would say can be beaten in specific applications where simulation software is built for just one or two purposes.

Anylogic has great Flexibility, runs on java and a huge amount of functionality. It can present models in 2D or 3D with a decent library of graphs and outputs by default.

It can be tricky to start with certainly, and there are some elements that are much easier to do in other simulation software packages. That said, you can usually find a way of doing it in anylogic, although this takes longer and is trickier. It's not always easy to find the problem when something goes wrong. The software is essentially wrapped up Java, but this means it's not as easy to debug as a sheet of code. Code is fragmented between elements, which takes some getting used to. The UI is also very slow and unresponsive (even on powerful machines), there's a lot that could be improved here.

The best in its class of multi-method tools and as good as any other tool when compared on a single feature basis.

AnyLogic is the only tool supporting all the different simulation techniques and even allowing you to combine them into hybrid models.

The feature set is amazing -- in fact, so rich to be a little daunting. This makes the learning curve longer than most tools, not really steeper, aka harder, its just that there's a lot to learn.

Optimizing production processes, calculating cost per part, generating production scenarios, etc.

The flexibility that I have with the software. The limitation is only in your mind. I can literally simulate, calculate, animate, optimize anything I want as long as I know how to breakdown my problem into small pieces. From optimizing a manufacturing process, creating a production plan, calculating cost per part considering real world scenario on professional side to making a romantic simulation for my gf on our anniversary and simulating the number of people and the arrangements needed at an Indian wedding on a personal side(500-600 people at least).

The learning path of the software is tough. It took me considerable amount of time and headache to learn the basics, but when I mastered the basics, i was in love with the software.

Using AnyLogic, I solved the problems (waiting time, length of stay, the number of patients treated) in healthcare area in a short time and at a low cost.

Discrete-event modeling is often taken into account in simulation softwares. However, AnyLogic provides 3 different modeling possibilities which are Agent Based, Discrete Event and System Dynamics. AnyLogic enables customers to visualize potential strategies and models in a risk-free environment.

Extensive and detailed training makes this program easier to use, Users are having difficulty in WCF communication

AnyLogic is a simulation software that allows the user to combine multiple simulation methods inside one simulation. This is incredibly powerful and results in simulations that are complex, but accurately reflect reality. Their team regularly releases new features and listens to its user base to increase functionality where it is most useful.

The material handling library still needs to be more extensive than it currently is.

What I like most in AnyLogic is the fact, that everything in the simulation model is easily configurable using Java code. The wide range of simulation experiments and also the database (and connectivity in general) enable a very flexible and efficient use of the software.

It would be great if there was an online community to ask questions and allow discussions. Simply googleing things (like you can do for VBA, Java and such) is not really possible. However, the support team of AnyLogic is really quick and provides very helpful answers.

it helps me very much. I hope to continue my research by Anylogic.

It helps me in my PhD thesis. it enables simulation for complicated systems.

I obstructed by the limited features in the personal educational edition, especially the limitation of optimization capabilities.

We are using AnyLogic to model our cross docks and yard operations. I love using this software for this purpose. The support for modeling "pedestrian" like congestion/etc on our docks and yards is amazing. I know of no other simulation modeling environment that does this.

AnyLogic is an incredibly flexible platform for creating very sophisticated simulation models. I love it's integration with the Java programming language. Also, I like how they separate the visualization from the logic of the modeling.

To do all that AnyLogic does, it is an extremely complicated modeling tool. It takes a while to learn.

My experience was on a study project of a juice production area, I used AnyLogic in the entirety of my project, that is to say from the reception of the raw material until the distribution of final products , and also the use of the concept of GIS which helped us to better choose our distribution channels and the choice of means of transport.

- The speed of response

There are gaps at the block level, and capacity of agents.

Wonderful experience and would recommend to fellow researchers

This is an excellent simulation software which is good for both educational institutions as well as industries.

No big con. Installation process was bit lengthy, but acceptable.

I use it for my research and it really helps for conceptual modeling and running experiments. The multi-method capabilities are one of the top features of this software and have tremendous potential.

Great flexibility and versatility.

Slightly more complicated to understand and learn.

I am working in AnyLogic for my research and classes. I think it is the most versatile simulation package. A better online resource or community to help others would make it perfect.

- Ability to develop different types of models (discrete event, system dynamics, agent-based)

- very less help available online apart from AnyLogic Help

It offers wide possibilities and a lot of tutorials that allow to introduce the software to new users very quickly.

For the more complicated models it requires programming in Java skill.

Perfect learning tool

Flexibility to simulate any real-world scenario with available tools and free personal learning edition with a lot of examples to learn from

1. Huge visual memory overhead at times and cost prediction for university researcher edition and professional edition is missing at least PLE users should have access to direct upgrade cost.

Simulation demonstrate real time problems and help to map scenarios to design or amend policies.

Warehouse-Distribution and Transport Management Modules

Everything including modeling, agent based, dynamic, graphics and analytics in one package.

Fantastic. I create models solving problems in healthcare, primarily focused on healthcare policy questions.

Many features, scalable, many libraries, and great learning resources and online community. AnyLogic can simulate projects across many industries, and those with advanced programming skills will find this software very adaptable to a variety of problems. Even those of us with intermediate coding skills can tackle challenging problems with credible results. The company is very responsive to questions, and allows their software to be used in research and publication - important for graduate students. The system requirements are not onerous, at least for most models you can build with PLE.

A user will need to invest time into learning this software - and you will need to learn some Java. Fortunately, there are many online resources freely available.

We are trying to use any logic to create a multi-agent, multi-method simulation of interaction between multiple controllers at an industrial facility in the context of cybersecurity.

I was able to combine agent-based modeling and system dynamics with ease. When I reached out to the help desk, even with the free version, they gave a detailed response and got me out of the problem that I was facing.

Need more examples and use cases...some of the use case online show functionality that has been removed from newer versions of the software e.g. using ports to send/receive messages between agents. It took a while to figure out that newer version of any logic does not support this functionality

I am using the software to model and simulate the impacts of climate change avoidance policies on carbon emissions, and the possibility to combine system dynamics and agent based simulation is key.

The capability to combine different simulation approaches in a single experiment.

The design of the interfaces among the ‘main’ simulation elements is not much straightforward.

I am a new user and I am leraning it by myself. I can tell you can learn it by yourself too if u work hard.

Kind easy to use;

I dislike programming functions because I dont know hot to use;

I have found AnyLogic as a convenient tool for simulation in traffic and simulating various practical scenarios.

The best thing about this software is that you can implement your simulation logic using AnyLogic multimethod modeling environment and the simulation and you can prototype your ideas quite fast. I learned it quite fast using the freely available documentation and tutorials

Since AnyLogic is java-based simulation software, you may have to refresh your JAVA concepts before implementing more advanced logic, if you are not a regular JAVA user

Anylogic is really a great software. The most important ability of the software is that this is a multi-method software which is very applicable for social science studies, since these studies face almost complicated systems as well as some problems and limitations with data and the combination of SD and ABM would be a very useful tool. Another important point is related the available tools in the software which increase the ability of modelers to consider more details in their models.

Although this is one of the best simulation software with GIS tools, it is required to expand and complete it in this regard. Also, for me the price is a little bit high for researches.

We are conducting research on crowd movement simulation using AnyLogic. Particularly, we are focusing on evacuation planning during large events and emergency situation simulation. Preliminary results seems interesting. Now we are working on incorporation of behavioral choice models for agents. AnyLogic seems to possess the potential to be a useful and interesting tool for the researchers, designers and event management.

1. Wide scope of application

1. Needs further improvement in animation

I have been using Anylogic for the past 6 months now everyday and I can say that once you open it up, it is such a great and useful program. Working in the engineering / simulation department, being able to use Anylogic makes work so much easier and dare I even say it, "fun". It can be used for such a variety of things and so many different ways to program it to make it useful in many multi-functional capacities. Once the basic learning curve is established, it is a breeze to use and there are so many layers to it that it makes simulation great! Very clean layout, always new updates and bug fixes. I recommend to all!

The cost can be a varying weight factor in the decision to use anylogic versus other softwares but given the multitude of functionalities, it really is a no brainer. There have been a few bugs in the latest update, but the customer service has been great to help me through these issues.

I really liked the simplicity with which we set the significant parameters useful for the design of the project. I also appreciated the possibility of choosing the most suitable probability distribution for the related project from an explanation and graph to illustrate its operation

I did not really appreciate the management of project opening because it is not always automatic and fluid. I also did not find it very simple how to arrange two machines in parallel.

I model human agents in shopping and healthcare environments for better decision making. I use all modelling techniques. I all parts of my research and education I use AnyLogic starting from easy business processes up to healthcare village simulations.

1. Easy to use: I trained several hundred of business administration bachelor student in process modelling and 3D simulation. It works for them after 45 minutes.

The development environment needs GPU acceleration for larger environments

We're solving health and social policy problems. Because AnyLogic is built for hybrid modelling, it makes these huge, messy problems tractable and extraordinarily easy to reason about and construct. I can't imagine doing my work with any other piece of software. Worth every dollar.

AnyLogic allows you to solve problems in any modelling paradigm you could want. It makes it possible to use the best tool for the job in every part of your model.

Compiling time could be faster for larger models.

Solving problems for rail industry and clients loved it!

Superb Visualisation effect and it’s a very flexible software

Requires fair amount of programming experience for more complex models

Overall experience with Anylogic is very good. I use it to model business systems and processes to collecting statistic or optimization.

- Integrate all types of simulation modelling in one tool. For example you can create multi-agent model, where agent's behaviour contains inner system dynamic model. At same every agent can act in dynamical changing world, where environment based on discrete event modelling. - You can easy add your own program code lines to handle any event, that happens during modelling. For example you can send message on screen or send message to interact with other agent during events, such as arrive to destination point, take place in queue, leave queue, start processing on a device. - You can create your own blocks and use them to build models like with standard block.

- New versions of Anylogic comes very often, sometimes its annoying to reinstall it. You can skip one update, but there can be some problems.

I'am interested with this software, it is lovely when anylogic team can helping me to understand all of the feature although i don't join the training.

Even though i didn't join the training, i tried to learn about this software. Base on discussed with my colleague, it was not to hard to understand the software even for me that started to learn from tutorial that have been served.

The feature dashboard not easy to understand, the pop up message not helping too much. The tutorial not make us understand all of anylogic feature, they are just explaining several feature.

I focus on the analysis of the information system for aircraft maintenance.

This software allows us to simulate the reality with Java. It will then possible to simulate what you think.

It takes time to start! Even though the tutorial provides us a few examples, it is rather not enough. More examples with detailed description are highly demanded.

AnyLogic is an amazing piece of software but it comes like an iceberg: 90% is hidden under water. Getting started is easy but then the learning curve gets quite steep. It massively helps to know OOP because it sits on an Eclipse Java shell. However, this allows you to do *anything*. Need to add this specific behavior? No problem. Want to use this Java package? Go for it.

Once you understand the core basics (OOP, Java, experimentation...), an immense bag of features and possibilities opens up.

The online community lives on a LinkedIn forum, this should move to a dedicated place or StackOverflow.

AnyLogic is really an incredible tool that can be used by non-programmers that are familiar with simple drag and drop to hard core programmers that prefer to write their own Java classes.