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What it is
SimEvents is desktop software for modeling message-based communication and other event-driven processes. It uses a discrete-event simulation engine and component library, and can combine event-based models with Simulink time-based models for large hybrid systems. Blocks represent entity creation and destruction, queues, service times, routing, attributes, and event responses. Resource Pool, Resource Acquirer, and Resource Releaser blocks model resource allocation, while repeated simulations can support optimization. Analysis includes latency, throughput, packet loss, queue lengths, delays, and average service times. Users can simulate and debug models, inspect queue contents, visualize entity activity, and build custom visualization tools. Output statistics aggregate measures, and Sequence Viewer displays messages, events, and entities. MATLAB Discrete Event System and Discrete Event Chart blocks allow custom behavior. Listed applications include communication networks, software and hardware architectures, forecasting, capacity planning, and supply chain management. SimEvents requires MATLAB and Simulink, runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and has a 30-day trial with paid licensing.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- SimEvents models message based communication in Simulink and other event driven processes using a discrete event simulation engine and component library.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Free plan
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · mathworks.com
- Trial
- The SimEvents product page offers a free trial, but the page opened did not state its duration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Support
- The product page links to documentation, examples, videos, technical articles, functions, requirements, and release notes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Headquarters
- Natick, Massachusetts, USARead 12 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Founded
- 1984Read 12 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- 3D visuals
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · mathworks.com
- Analysis and visualization
- Output statistics can include measures such as average service times, queue lengths, delays, and throughput, and the sequence viewer visualizes messages, events, and entities.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Applications
- The product page describes applications including software and hardware architectures, communication networks, and operations research for forecasting, capacity planning, and supply chain management.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Assessment tools
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · mathworks.com
- Authoring tools
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · mathworks.com
- Company history
- MathWorks says it was founded in 1984 by Jack Little and Cleve Moler.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Custom behavior
- Custom behavior can be created with MATLAB Discrete Event System and Discrete Event Chart blocks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Delivery mode
- desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · mathworks.com
- Lesson library
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · mathworks.com
- Parallel computing
- SimEvents is eligible for use with Parallel Computing Toolbox and MATLAB Parallel Server, but not MATLAB Compiler or Simulink Compiler.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Performance analysis
- It supports analysis and optimization of latency, throughput, and packet loss.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Platform requirements
- SimEvents supports Windows, Mac, and Linux and requires MATLAB and Simulink.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Queue and routing blocks
- Its blocks can generate and destroy entities, store them in queues or service-time blocks, route them, attach attributes, and manage event responses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Queue and routing models
- Blocks model entity generation and destruction, queues, service times, routing, attributes, and event responses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Requirements and limits
- SimEvents requires MATLAB and Simulink, is not eligible for use with MATLAB Compiler or Simulink Compiler, and is eligible for use with Parallel Computing Toolbox and MATLAB Parallel Server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Resource allocation
- Resource Pool, Resource Acquirer, and Resource Releaser blocks support resource allocation modeling, and models can be optimized by running multiple simulations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Security documentation
- MathWorks' Trust Center lists information security practices and SOC 3 certification, and says SOC 2 and other documents are available upon request through Customer Support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Security resources
- MathWorks' Trust Center lists information security practices, a SOC 3 security certification, data storage locations, and a vulnerability disclosure policy.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Simulink integration
- SimEvents combines event based models with Simulink time based models to simulate large scale hybrid systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Statistics
- Output statistics can monitor and aggregate measures such as average service times, while Sequence Viewer visualizes messages, events, and entities.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Supported systems
- MathWorks lists Windows, Mac, and Linux as supported platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
- Visualization and debugging
- Users can simulate and debug models, visualize entity activity, inspect queue contents, and create custom visualization tools.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
Plans and prices
SimEvents Priced on request Contact sales for pricing; price depends on license and intended use. Requires MATLAB · Requires Simulink Read 11 Oct 2026 · mathworks.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Models queues, routing, service times, and event responses
- Analyzes latency, throughput, delays, and packet loss
- Combines event-based models with Simulink time-based models
- Supports custom behavior through MATLAB event blocks
- Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Limits
- Requires both MATLAB and Simulink
- No free plan; paid licensing is required
- Not eligible for MATLAB or Simulink Compiler
- No 3D visuals or assessment tools
Who it suits
It suits teams modeling communication systems, hybrid Simulink systems, or operational processes requiring queue, resource, and performance analysis. It is also aimed at forecasting, capacity planning, and supply chain work.
Verdict
SimEvents provides a broad discrete-event modeling environment with detailed queue, resource, statistics, and visualization blocks. Check the MATLAB and Simulink requirements and compiler limits before choosing it.
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