System and method for simulating discrete events

Abstract

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a discrete event simulator is disclosed. In an embodiment, the discrete event simulator includes a model having at least one activity instance, wherein the at least one activity has an activity type that defines a participating entity type list and a duration of time over which the activity instance will be performed, at least one activity queue, wherein the at least one activity queue is configured to hold the at least one activity instance in an order, and at least one entity, wherein the at least one entity is associated with at least one behavior and is configured to join at least one activity instance, and a configuration, wherein the configuration further defines the at least one entity, wherein the at least one entity is configured to perform the at least one associated behavior when, upon joining the at least one activity instance, an entity for each type in the participating entity type list of the activity instance has joined the activity instance.

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