Welcome to Yano Simulator

Yano Simulator is a visual system dynamics modeller for building stock-and-flow models, running simulations, and examining results in plots and tables.

Main areas

• Model / Interface switches between the modelling canvas and the presentation interface.
• The left palette adds model primitives, plots, and analysis actions.
• The canvas is where you arrange and connect the model.
• The Model Inspector edits model settings and the selected object's behavior and style.
• The Workspace below the canvas displays plots, tables, and interactive simulation controls.
• The simulation bar provides Simulate, Advance, Pause/Resume, Stop, and Restore.

Collapse the palette, inspector, or Workspace with their edge chevrons when you need more canvas space.

Recommended first workflow

1. Add a stock, flow, and auxiliary from Primitives.
2. Connect variables with the Connector tool.
3. Select each variable and enter its equation and unit in Behavior.
4. Set the simulation time range and DT under Model Settings.
5. Select Simulate.
6. Add a plot or open Workspace > Plots to inspect the output.
7. Save the model.

Continue with Build your first model, Model Workspace, or Simulation settings.

Important limitations

• A diagram can be visually complete but still be mathematically incomplete. Validate equations and connector dependencies before relying on results.
• Diagram Mode is for qualitative diagrams and disables per-variable simulation behavior.
• Some application areas and analysis actions may be unavailable under the current subscription.