Templates
TLDR: The template library contains every runnable starter model, including case-study templates. Quick starts teach common patterns; case-study templates add source data, validation notes, and a longer writeup.
Template Categories
| Category | Focus | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | The Waiting Room Series | ER Fast Track, Triage Bottleneck, Lab Tests, Provider Placement |
| Manufacturing | The Factory Floor Series | Rework Loops, Batch Ovens, Machine Downtime, Kitting |
| Service | The Customer Experience Series | Coffee Shop, Call Center, Bank Tellers, Drive-Thru |
| Logistics | The Supply Chain Series | Cross-Docking, Truck Loading, Order Picking, Returns |
| Fundamentals | Simulation 101 | Why Averages Lie, Utilization Trap, One vs Three Lines |
Using Templates
- Go to Templates from the dashboard or public header
- Browse templates by domain, difficulty, or search
- Click a template card to see details
- Click Use Template or Open Runnable Template to create your copy
- Customize the copy for your specific scenario
When you use a template, you get your own independent copy. Changes you make don't affect the original template.
Template Structure
Each template includes:
- Pre-built nodes: Entry, Processors, Exits configured for the scenario
- Connections: Edges routing entities through the process
- Realistic parameters: Arrival rates and service times based on real-world data
- Documentation: Text nodes explaining the model
Simulation 101 Templates
New to simulation? Start with these fundamentals templates:
| Template | Key Lesson |
|---|---|
| Why Averages Lie | Variability causes queues even when capacity = demand |
| The Utilization Trap | Running at 100% causes exponential wait times |
| One vs Three Lines | Single queue with multiple servers is more efficient |
| Hockey Stick Effect | Wait times spike as utilization approaches 100% |
| Batch Size Trade-off | Larger batches = more waiting for first items |
Finding Templates
Use these features to find the right template:
- Search: Search by title, description, or learning outcomes
- Filter by category: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Service, etc.
- Filter by difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Filter by domain: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Service, Logistics, or Fundamentals
- Direct link: Share links like
/templates?template=er-fast-track
New to simulation? Start with "Simulation 101" templates. They teach fundamental concepts that apply to any industry.
Customizing Templates
After creating from a template:
- Rename: Give it a name specific to your project
- Adjust parameters: Update arrival rates, service times for your data
- Add/remove nodes: Modify the process to match your reality
- Add documentation: Use Text nodes to explain your changes
Case Study Templates
Some templates are intentionally closer to consulting-style working templates than to quick-start examples. These case-study templates use stronger documentation, clearer assumptions, validation summaries, and optional long-form writeups so you can see how a realistic simulation is framed.
| Case study | Focus |
|---|---|
| BPI 2017 Offer Log | Translate a public process-mining dataset into a staged DES model and compare it to Simio/FlexSim-style flow logic. |
| Sepsis Cases | Explore a loop-heavy public healthcare pathway where diagnostics, treatment, and admission routing stay intentionally dense. |