GoldSim Winter 2009 Newsletter

	Spring 2009
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New Lookup Table Interpolation Options: Lookup Table elements in Version 10 have two new interpolation options for independent variables. The Next lower option selects the largest value of the independent variable in the lookup table that is less than or equal to the value specified. The Exact only option issues a fatal error if the specified value does not exactly match an independent variable value in the lookup table.

The GoldSim Model Library allows GoldSim users to build on the experience and knowledge of others by sharing models. The Library is available from within the GoldSim Resource Center (GRC).

New models that have recently been added include:

Model 77: This model addresses the need to randomly arrange a fixed number of indexed items using a looping container and a probabability distribution.

If you have a model that you think would be worth posting to the library, please send it, along with a description, to support@goldsim.com.

Spring 2009 GoldSim Newsletter

GoldSim's mission is to help you make better decisions in an uncertain world by providing state-of-the-art software, training and expert consulting. Our GoldSim simulation software package provides the power, flexibility, and usability to efficiently simulate and understand the future behavior of complex systems in business, engineering, and science.

Since this newsletter is for you, we encourage you to share your comments and contributions with us. Please email your thoughts to support@goldsim.com.

GoldSim News

GoldSim Training Sessions in Australia and the UK

Perth, Australia: September 10-11, 2009

We will be holding a 2-day GoldSim training course in Perth, Australia at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on September 10 and 11, 2009. This course is scheduled to take place just prior to the Water in Mining 2009 Conference (http://www.ausimm.com.au/wim2009), which is being held in Perth the following week (September 15-17).

The two-day workshop will focus on using GoldSim in the mining industry, with particular emphasis on water managment. It will be of value to new users, and will also serve as an excellent refresher course (and introduction to new features) for existing users.

The cost is AUD750 per attendee. Free temporary licences will be provided to all attendees who require a licence. Breakfast and lunch both days are also included in the price.

Further details and a registration form can be found here.

Liverpool, United Kingdom: October 7-9, 2009

A 3-day GoldSim training course will be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom from October 7-9, 2009. This course is scheduled to take place just prior to the ICEM (International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management) conference (http://www.icemconf.com/), which is being held in Liverpool the following week (October 11-15).

The first two days of the workshop will focus on GoldSim basics, with the third (optional) day focusing on the use of the Contaminant Transport module.

The workshop will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Liverpool (http://www.cpliverpool.com/). The cost will be £900/€1050 per attendee for the three day session, which includes biscuits in the morning and a full lunch. If you prefer to attend only the first two days the cost is £600/€750. Free temporary licences will be provided to any attendees who require a license.

Further details and a registration form can be found here.

Upcoming Conference Schedule

Come visit the GoldSim booth at these upcoming conferences!

System Dynamics Society Conference, July 26 – 30, 2009, Alburquerque, New Mexico, USA

We will be attending the annual gathering of the System Dynamics community. More details on the conference can be found here.

Water in Mining 2009, September 15-17, 2009, Perth, Australia

This September we will be visiting Western Australia to put on an open training session and attend the Water in Mining 2009 conference. More details on the conference can be found here.

International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management, October 11-15, 2009, Livepool, UK

This fall we will be in the UK to attend the International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management and conduct an open training session. More details on the conference can be found here.

GoldSim Version 10 Service Pack 2 Released

Version 10 Service Pack 2 was released on April 29, 2009. This version addresses several minor issues identified in earlier versions of GoldSim. Further details of these changes can be found in the current Release Notes.

All current members of the GoldSim Subscription Program can download the Version 10 Service Pack 2 installation file from the GoldSim Resource Center (GRC).

Modeler's Corner

Vector and Matrix Constructor Improvements in Version 10

In previous versions of GoldSim, vector and matrix constructors could only be used with static values. Constructors have been completely revised to permit constructors to link to dynamic values, and also have a host of other new capabilities to make your modeling easier. This article and the accompanying model demonstrate the new capabilities of the constructor functions.