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Discovery tutorials for building and simulating simple models.

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Start using Activate with our interactive tutorials.
- Learning the Basics
  Discovery tutorials for building and simulating simple models.
  - Accessing Files for Tutorials
    The software installation includes the finished models you build in the tutorials as well as any files required to complete the tutorials.
  - Creating a Simple Block Diagram
    Learn how to create a block diagram in a model.
  - Simulating a Simple Model
    Learn how to simulate and review results for the model SineIntegral.scm.
  - Working with Model Hierarchy and Parameterization
    Learn how to add a PID controller and dynamics to a water tank model. Learn how to parameterize the model with context variables and mask super blocks to hide details of the model hierarchy.
- Modeling and Simulation
  Tutorials with modeling and simulation strategies for a variety of systems.
Model Components
Learn about the components in Activate models.
Physical Component Modeling
Learn about modeling physical components.
Simulation Basics
Learn how to set up, run, and troubleshoot simulations.
Simulation Results
Discover options to review, display, and export results.
Block Libraries
Learn about block libraries for building dynamic system models.
Reference Guides
Explore the Extended Definitions, OML Guides, Block Library, API Guide and Glossary.
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Home
Tutorials
Start using Activate with our interactive tutorials.
Learning the Basics
Discovery tutorials for building and simulating simple models.

Learning the Basics

Discovery tutorials for building and simulating simple models.

Accessing Files for Tutorials
The software installation includes the finished models you build in the tutorials as well as any files required to complete the tutorials.
Tutorial: Creating a Simple Block Diagram
Learn how to create a block diagram in a model.
Tutorial: Simulating a Simple Model
Learn how to simulate and review results for the model SineIntegral.scm.
Tutorial: Working with Model Hierarchy and Parameterization
Learn how to add a PID controller and dynamics to a water tank model. Learn how to parameterize the model with context variables and mask super blocks to hide details of the model hierarchy.