Block modeling functionality

[Andreas Nicolai]

Currently, MasterSim only allows connection of FMU slaves via the input/output variable mapping table. Graphical display of the FMU slaves (blocks) and their connections would help identifying the model situation. To get a compromise between effort of implementation and functionality, here's a list of features I have in mind:

• FMU slaves are shown as blocks with the FMU slave name as annotation and additional meta data shown in a tool tip
• blocks can be moved around via mouse dragging
• connections between FMUs are shown in two variants:
  • one connection arrow representing all input-to-output connections, so at max two arrows between any two FMUs
  • each connection (input-to-output arrow) shown individually (may become difficult to read for many connections)
  • connection lines are always aligned to x-y grid
  • connection lines snap to grid (8 pixels or so)
• diagram can be printed (PDF, printer, ps,..)

Please comment or add features you'd like to have!

[Andreas Nicolai]

Update: with Version 0.8 graphical block-based modeling is implemented.