Simulation-relevant control attributes for connections

To ensure that the simulation can run correctly and provides realistic results, some connection types that interconnect simulation-relevant object types have control attributes. These attributes are evaluated during the simulation and control the simulation run. Before starting the simulation, it is recommended that you check whether the simulation-relevant attributes of the listed connection types have been specified.

Number of required employees ('carries out', 'contributes to' connection types)

Specifies the number of employees required to carry out a function. These employees must be available simultaneously during the simulation so that the function can be carried out. Enter a positive integer. This attribute is useful for connections that lead from organizational units or groups to functions. The number of employees is always assumed to be 1 for the Person, Position and Role object types, regardless of the number you have entered in the Number of required employees attribute (Simulation attribute type group) for the carries out connection.

Operator ('has as output' connection type between function and ERM attribute)

Use this attribute to specify the Allocation (:=), Adds (+), Subtracts (-) or Multiplies (*) operator.

Operand ('has as output' connection type between function and ERM attribute)

Use this attribute to enter a value in the form of any required string.

Operand numeric ('has as output' connection type between function and ERM attribute)

Use this attribute to specify a value in the form of an integer or floating point number.

Operand logical ('has as output' connection type between function and ERM attribute)

Use this attribute to specify one of two logical states. Activate the attribute to represent the Active state. Activate the attribute to represent the Inactive state.

Required capacity ('is operating resource of', 'requires', 'accesses' connection types between technical resource and function) only relevant to BPMN

Indicates how often a technical resource is required simultaneously for carrying out a function. This resource must be available simultaneously during the simulation so that the function can be processed. Enter a positive integer. A function with an allocated technical resource is not carried out unless the available capacity is greater than or equal to the capacity required. If the capacity is insufficient, the incoming process folders stack up in dynamic wait state at the function. If the resource provides a multiple of the capacity required, the function can be carried out in parallel a corresponding number of times.

Probability ('leads to' connection type between rule and event) only relevant to BPMN

Defines the probability of occurrence of events after rules. Enter a floating point number between 0 and 1.

See also

Control flow connections

Resource connections