Vensim DSS easy: Simulation models based on System Dynamics. Guide with practical examples. (System Dynamics Modeling with Vensim)

2026 Edition Vensim DSS is the most powerful and complete version of Vensim. The book allows you to learn about the main tools available in model construction, such as subindexes, data import, discrete event analysis, and compiling the models. System analysis tools are also presented, such as sensitivity analysis, creation of simulation games, optimization and calibration. Index 1. Introduction to Vensim 1.1. Causal Loop Diagrams CLD 1.2. Causal Tree and Loops 1.3. Stock and Flow Diagrams SFD 1.4. Multiple Views 1.5. Simulations 1.6. SyntheSim® 1.7. Equation Editor 1.8. Graphic and Numerical Results 1.9. Comparison of Various Simulations 1.10. Undo/Redo 1.11. Units Check 1.12. Input/Output Objects 1.13. Causal Tracing® 1.14. Reality Check® 1.15. Exercise: Inventory Management 2. DSS Menu Overview 2.1. File 2.2. Edit 2.3. View 2.4. Layout 2.5. Model PART 1. BUILDING A SIMULATION MODEL 3. Subscripts 3.1. Concepts 3.2. Exercise: Population Dynamics 3.3. Exercise: Dynamics of an Epidemic 3.4. Exercise. Inventory Management 3.5. Exercise: Orders Management 4. Import and Export of Data 4.1. GET XLS 4.2. GET DIRECT 4.3. GET DATA 4.4. GET VDF 4.5. Export of Results 5. Hide/Unhide Variables 6. Submodels 6.1. Exercise: Inventory Management 6.2. Exercise: Production Management 7. Macros 7.1. Writing Macros 7.2. Exercise: Two Reservoirs 7.3. Exercise: Cereal Farming Areas 8. Discrete Events 8.1. DELAY FIXED 8.2. DELAY N 8.3. DELAY BATCH 8.4. DELAY PROFILE 8.5. DELAY INFORMATION 8.6. DELAY MATERIAL 8.7. DELAY CONVEYOR 8.8. QUEUE FIFO 8.9. QUEUE FIFO ATTRIB 9. Reference Modes 10. Molecules 11. History and Action Recorder 12. Text editor 12.1. File Menu 12.2. Edit Menu 12.3. View Menu 12.4. The Status Bar 12.5. Select Text 12.6. Check Model 12.7. Causal Relationship Tracking 12.8. Diagram Information 12.9. Adding a New Variable 13. Venapp - Flight Simulators 13.1. Structure and Instructions 13.2. Creating a Venapp Application 13.3. Instruction Detail 13.4. Exercise: Bank Account 13.5. Exercise: Inventory Management 13.6. Exercise: Inventory Management 2 14. ODBC Features 15. Reality Check® 15.1. Exercise: Faults Management 15.2. Exercise: Inventory Management 16. Compilation and Publication 17. Passwords PART 2. SYSTEM ANALYSIS 18. Comparison of Simulations 18.1. Options 18.2. Exercise Customers Waiting 19. Partial Simulation of the Model 19.1. Example: Inventory Management 20. Statistics 20.1. Options 20.2. Results 20.3. Exercise: Customers Waiting 21. Histogram 22. Gantt Chart 22.1. Options 22.2. Exercise: Inventory Management 23. Sensitivity Analysis 23.1. Stochastic Analysis 23.2. Exercise: Inventory Management 23.3. Deterministic Analysis 23.4. Exercise: Inventory Management 23.5. Exercise: Gas Station Management 24. Games 24.1. Starting a Game 24.2. Exercise: Inventory Management 24.3. Exercise: Customers Waiting 25. Optimization 25.1. Optimization Configuration Menu 25.2. Generated Files 25.3. Exercise: Deterministic Optimization of a Variable 25.4. Exercise: Deterministic Two-Variable Optimization 25.5. Exercise: Stochastic One-Variable Optimization 26. Calibration 26.1. Exercise: Deterministic Calibration of a Single Variable 26.2. Exercise: Deterministic Calibration of Two Variables 26.3. Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) Method 26.4. MCMC Configuration Menu 26.5. Exercise: MCMC Stochastic All exercise models can be downloaded.