Image Node
TLDR: Image nodes are visual reference material. They do not affect the simulation. Use them for floor plans, process diagrams, whiteboard photos, or client context that helps reviewers understand the model.
When To Use Images
Use Image nodes when the model needs visual context:
- A floor plan behind a patient-flow or warehouse model.
- A process map or value stream map beside the runnable simulation.
- A screenshot or reference diagram that explains the real-world layout.
Modeling Notes
Images are for explanation, not logic. The simulation engine only reads connected simulation nodes and their properties.
Do not hide assumptions in images
If a number affects the run, put it in a Source, Processor, Resource, or routing setting. Use the image only to help people understand the process context.