uw-thinklab / sd-tutorial

Tutorial on how to create and run a system dynamics model in Vensim PLE.

THINK Lab System Dynamics/Vensim Tutorial

We will use the system dynamics (SD) modelling software Vensim for this tutorial.

1. Please use the correct installer for your operating system:

• "InstallVensimPLE.dmg" for Mac
• "VensimPLEx64Setup.exe" for Windows 64-bit

If you have issues with either of these files, you may download the installer from the Vensim website. Note that Vensim will ask for your email, then email you a link to download the installer.

2. After Vensim PLE is installed, download the five "Vensim Model Files" and place them together in a directory of their own. These are the 3 model files:

• SIR_Model_Tutorial.mdl
• SIR_Model_Tutorial.2mdl
• Baseline.vdfx
• SIR_Model_Tutorial_Exercise.mdl
• SIR_Model_Tutorial_Exercise.2mdl