Rockwell Automation Arena Packaging Users Guide - Manual (Page 19)

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Step 4 • View automatic statistics
A primary objective of most simulation studies is to generate statistics about a system’s
performance so that you can make the “right” decisions.
When an Arena Packaging template model (i.e., .doe file) is run, the simulation results are
stored in a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) file by the same name (e.g., the simulation
results for CandyLine.doe are stored in CandyLine.mdb).
Arena Packaging then utilizes Crystal Reports ® to display the statistics stored in the report
database. The Category Overview report displays information for system resources
defined using the Packaging template modules, such as machines, palletizers, conveyors,
storages, etc. It also displays information for system resources defined using the Arena
template modules.
Each major section of the report pertains to a type of system resource (e.g., machines,
conveyors, palletizers, storages). Within these sections, statistics are listed by module and
grouped into categories. The categories are Description, Unit Summary, Activity Counter,
Total Time, Cost, Performance, Usage, and Other.