Released on: November 10, 2023
SysML Plugin 2024x introduces several improvements to Item Flow creation and editing. The Create / Edit Item Flow dialog now provides greater clarity and usability, providing a more focused approach to reviewing Activity Pairs connected with existing Activity Edges. In addition, Autowire Parts and Delegate Port(s) commands' availability is changed in the SysML Internal Block Diagram and the SysML Parametric Diagram. Also, the Delegate Port(s) command functionality regarding nested ports is now improved to treat each displayed nested port individually.
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In this release, Cameo Simulation Toolkit introduces a number of powerful functionalities. The new product version allows you to run server-side simulation with modified Simulation Configuration properties and even employ a virtual Simulation Configuration without modifying the Teamwork Cloud project. The product also enables live unit conversion to simplify model analysis and reduce the likelihood of errors. Beyond these enhancements, you can customize the Histogram appearance, control the simulation termination logic with the help of a new Auto Terminate property, and benefit from other smaller improvements.
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The 2024x release introduces general modeling and infrastructure, as well as collaborative modeling enhancements.
For general modeling and infrastructure, this release presents the DSLS licensing option, the ability to zoom the Modeling Browser using keyboard shortcuts, and additional Legend adornment properties in Tables. Additionally, OpenJDK is now updated to version 17.0.8+7, CentOS Linux 7 is now replaced with Oracle Linux 8.8 support, and the JavaScript Rhino engine is now upgraded from 1.7R4 to the 1.7.13 version.
Several features have been discontinued with the 2024x version, such as the JavaScript Nashorn language usage, Record Macro functionality, and the SPEM plugin.
We have exciting news for collaborative modeling, as well. The new file exchange format .szip is now out of technology preview and was improved with a UI dialog for ease of use. Also, we introduce a major new feature: the Model Patch mechanism, a significantly lighter solution to move project changes. There are enhancements for 3DEXPERIENCE projects, too; you can now manage used projects more easily and open certain projects in a read-only mode.
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To download the latest version of the modeling tool, see Downloading installation files. For further information, check the product documentation.
SysML Features
Improved Item Flow Creation and Editing
SysML Plugin 2024x brings a more focused approach to reviewing Activity Pairs connected with existing Activity Edges in the Create / Edit Item Flow dialog, improving overall usability and clarity.
- Now, the second step centers exclusively on reviewing existing Activity Pairs connected by existing Activity Edges, thus:
- New Activity Pairs cannot be created, and existing Activity Pairs cannot be edited. Because of this, the tool will no longer initiate the automatic generation of new elements or diagrams.
- The overall synchronization of the dialog's steps is now improved to ensure that all relevant Activity Pairs are systematically gathered based on specified preferences. This results in a well-organized diagram list in the third step, accurately representing selected options.
A comparison of some of the changes in the second step of the Create / Edit Item Flow dialog between versions 2024x and 2022x Refresh2.
Learn more about Item Flow creation and editing >>
Other Improvements
- The Tools option group containing Autowire Parts and Delegate Port(s) commands has been removed from the SysML Parametric Diagram toolbar. Both Delegate Port(s) and Autowire Parts commands are no longer available for Constraint Properties and Constraint Parameters in the SysML Internal Block Diagram and the SysML Parametric Diagram.
- Improved Delegate Port(s) command functionality regarding nested ports. Now if the command is called from a part or a port enclosing a nested ports structure, each displayed nested port is treated individually to create delegated connectors and ports. Learn more about automatic delegation >>
Simulation Features
Server-Side Simulation
Modifying Simulation Configuration Properties
Now, you can run server-side simulations with modified properties of a Simulation Configuration without having to change the Teamwork Cloud project. This approach provides a more convenient method to modify simulation properties without a modeling tool.
It's even feasible to run a simulation without explicitly specifying a Simulation Configuration; instead, a virtual Simulation Configuration can be employed. This gives you the possibility to quickly choose a different execution target and define its simulation properties.
The REST API request body with the 'simconfig' parameter which allows specifying simulation properties.
Enabling the autocompletion option for the simulation using Jupyter Notebook.
Learn more about modifying Simulation Configuration properties using REST API >>
Learn more about modifying Simulation Configuration properties using Jupyter Notebook >>
DSLS Licensing Server Support
From version 2024x, in addition to FlexNet, server-side simulation supports the DSLS licensing server.
Learn more about DSLS licensing >>
Live Unit Conversion for Runtime Objects
Cameo Simulation Toolkit 2024x introduces live unit conversion for simulation runtime objects. When Value Properties are connected using a Binding Connector, their runtime values will be automatically converted if they have compatible Value Types (like grams and kilograms). This feature simplifies model analysis, especially when combining elements from various sources, and reduces the possibility of errors.
A Parametric Diagram with runtime values of Value Properties being automatically converted according to their Value Types during simulation.
Learn more about unit conversion for runtime objects >>
Histogram Improvements
We're happy to present a new functionality that will allow you to tailor the Histogram appearance. With this improvement, you can define a custom number of data bins in which the results will be distributed and achieve the desired Histogram shape and precision. Furthermore, the edge of the last data bin will now match the maximum value of the value array, ensuring accurate representation.
A sample Histogram with the custom number of data bins. Here, the Number Of Bins property is set to 50.
Learn more about working with Histograms >>
Auto-Terminating Simulation Configurations
Simulation Configurations now have a new Auto Terminate property, allowing you to manage the simulation termination logic. If you set this property to true, the simulation is terminated when it completes or after the initialization phase if it does not start automatically. When the property is set to false, the simulation continues to run without termination, hanging at the end or after the initialization phase if it does not start automatically.
A new Auto Terminate property of a Simulation Configuration.
Learn more about Simulation Configuration properties >>
Other Improvements
- Generating HTML has become easier, thanks to the availability of the Generate HTML and Generate and Attach HTML actions in new, convenient locations. These actions can now be accessed from the context menu of a User Interface Modeling Diagram or a UI element in the Containment tree. Additionally, you can invoke the actions by right-clicking a property symbol, provided its type is a Widget.
- The simulation now considers the Decimal Places project option.
- The Parametric Execution Profile has been eliminated. The constraints for parametric execution have been moved to the Simulation Profile.