HCI and simulation packages

  • Authors:
  • Jasna Kuljis

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Mathematical and Computing Sciences, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London SE14 6NN, United kingdom

  • Venue:
  • WSC '96 Proceedings of the 28th conference on Winter simulation
  • Year:
  • 1996

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Abstract

Computer-based simulation modelling is one of the domains that is particularly demanding in terms of user interfaces. Issues that influence the 'usability' of such systems are examined. Several representative systems were investigated in order to generate some general assumptions with respect to those characteristics of user interfaces employed in simulation systems. There is a need for simulation systems that can support the developments of simulation models in many domains, which are not supported by contemporary simulation software. Many user interface deficiencies are discovered and reported. Proposals are made on how user interfaces for simulation systems can be enhanced to match better the needs specific to the domain of simulation modelling, and on how better to support users in simulation model developments.