Manage resources

To get the most out of your simulation, it’s essential to accurately model resource usage. By defining the number of resources required to perform a task, you can simulate the real-world consumption of resources during process execution, enabling more realistic simulations and better decision-making.

The Definitions pane lists the resources you added and assigned while mapping the process. It’s where you set the total quantity of each resource that will be available throughout the entire process. This ensures that you have the necessary resources in place for allocation during task execution.

The Parameters pane is where you allocate resources to specific tasks within your process. Here, you define how many resources are required for each individual task.

Define available resource quantities

Specify the total number of units for each resource that will be available for allocation across the entire process.

You can define a default value and associate a specific number of resources to a calendar.

Quantities are expressed as a positive whole number.

1. In the Definitions pane, in Resources, select a resource.

2. In the dialog box that opens, set a default value or associate resources with a calendar.

   Set default value: Click the current setting and enter the quantity.

   Associate the parameter with a calendar: Click . In the dialog box that opens, click the current setting and enter the quantity.

Define the number of required resources for a task

Allocate the specific number of resources required for each task. By setting the exact quantity needed, you ensure that your simulation accurately reflects the resource demands of each task.

Quantities are expressed as a positive whole number.

1. Select a task.

2. In the Parameters pane, in Resource needs, click the current setting.

3. In the dialog box that opens, click the current setting and enter the quantity.

   Make sure the quantity doesn’t exceed the total number of available resources.

Edit a parameter

1. Select the element.

2. In the Parameters pane, select the current setting.

3. In the dialog box that opens, make your edits.

4. Click to close and save.

Remove a parameter

• In the Parameters pane, click next to the parameter you want to remove.