The Simio API Overview document presents a detailed examination of Simio’s extensible architecture, which provides sophisticated integration points for advanced customization of the simulation environment through .NET programming languages. This comprehensive guide systematically addresses multiple extension methodologies, including user-defined steps and elements, selection rules, design-time add-ins, table imports, and experiment automation capabilities. The document articulates precise implementation pathways from development to deployment, supported by relevant code examples and structural guidance for effective API utilization.
Within this technical framework, the overview thoroughly explores both the front-end and back-end integration possibilities, detailing how developers can interact with the SimioDLL.dll assembly programmatically without utilizing the graphical interface. The documentation methodically presents critical interfaces such as ISimioProject, IModel, and IExperiment, illustrating how these components facilitate advanced model manipulation, property configuration, and experiment execution. Supplementary resources—including Visual Studio templates, sample implementations, and access to the Simio Insiders community—further enhance the document’s practical application, providing developers with robust tools to extend Simio’s functionality while maintaining operational resilience and integration efficiency.