The interactive graphics and antimation of GPSS/PC

  • Authors:

  • Springer W. Cox

  • Affiliations:

  • Minuteman Software, P. O. Box 171, Stow, MA

  • Venue:
  • WSC '87 Proceedings of the 19th conference on Winter simulation
  • Year:
  • 1987

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Abstract

GPSS/PC is an implementation of GPSS, the General Purpose Simulation System. It was created primarily as an interactive simulation environment for personal computers and dedicated workstations.GPSS/PC is distinguished by its visibility and interactivity. With the introduction of Version 2, it has added interactive graphics and animation to its simulation environment. Its graphics windows allow manipulation via an optional pointing device, and each window retains full controllability over the simulation. In addition, a CAD based animation post-processor option lends considerable realism to previously recorded animations, allowing panning, zooming, and a changeable 3D viewpoint.This tutorial is an introduction to the GPSS/PC simulation environment, and includes a discussion of the Collision Prevention Mode of animation.