The VisualBots for Excel software consists of the following components:
VisualBots Simulator
The programmable VisualBots simulator. The simulator must be "inserted" into
an excel spreadsheet before it can be used to create and run simulations. The
simulator is programmed using the
Visual Basic Editor which comes with Microsoft
Excel.
Help documentation
An extensive object model reference and how-to guide for the VisualBots simulator.
The help file can be accessed from the simulator and also is linked to Visual Basic Editor's
Object
Browser.
Excel Helper Add-in program
A "helper" Excel Add-in that provides an easy
way to insert the VisualBots simulator into a spreadsheet. The add-in creates
a menu on the standard menu bar. The Add-in can be activated or deactivated through
the Tools|Add-ins
menu in Excel. Installation of this feature is optional.
Sample simulation projects
A set of
example simulation projects demonstrating features of the
VisualBots simulator - the quickest way to learn how to program the simulator.
Installation of this feature is optional.