A tool for data mapping from design product models to object-oriented simulation models

摘要

The advent of equation-based modelling languages such as Modelica opens a new world of improved productivity to advanced simulationists. However, they also form an excellent basis for end-user applications intended for the less sophisticated suer, who typically uses simulation as one of several aids for design decision support. In this context, the issue of automated data mapping from CAD and other more specialized design representations becomes important. this paper discusses the various design representations that are required for simulation and the mappings of data between them. A concrete example from automated generation of a large-scale equation model for building indoor climate and energy simulation is presented.