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This paper presents TimeNET, a software tool for the modelling and performability evaluation using stochastic Petri nets. The tool has been designed especially for models with non-exponentially distributed firing delays. A general overview of the software package and its new features is given. The graphical user interface is completely rewritten. It integrates different model classes in a user-friendly and consistent way. One of the recent enhancements is an environment for the modelling and performance evaluation of manufacturing systems based on coloured stochastic Petri nets. A manufacturing system is modelled and analysed as an application example.
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Zimmermann, A., Freiheit, J., German, R., Hommel, G. (2000). Petri Net Modelling and Performability Evaluation with TimeNET 3.0. In: Haverkort, B.R., Bohnenkamp, H.C., Smith, C.U. (eds) Computer Performance Evaluation.Modelling Techniques and Tools. TOOLS 2000. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1786. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-46429-8_14
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