what is a simulation tool, and what is its purpose? what are its strengths and weaknesses? anybody?

Question

i play simulation games and all, but i was wondering what a simulation tool was and what the connection was btw the tool and the game. if you have any links to an article that describes the tool, it'll be great too. thnx, hons.

Answer 1

I can answer it indirectly

Dymola for Your Complex Simulations

Dymola, Dynamic Modeling Laboratory, is a complete tool for modeling and simulation of integrated and complex systems for use within automotive, aerospace, robotics, process and other applications.
Multi-Engineering Modeling and Simulation

"The unique multi-engineering capabilities of Dymola presents new and revolutionary solutions for modeling and simulation as it is possible to simulate the dynamic behavior and complex interactions between systems of many engineering fields, such as mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal and control systems. This means that users of Dymola can build more integrated models and have simulations results that better depict reality."


basically its a tool that allows people to run simulations, and simulations a lot of times are usually run as games. like microsoft flight simulator to train pilots or a driving simulator to train drivers.