This release ships SimGe 0.5.2 (September 14, 2026) with restored project open/save, preservation of identification text during standard conversion, and an updated Fora 20260720.1.0 code-generation profile. Module analysis clarifies the Domain Dominance label, and telemetry validation distinguishes sender work, delivery fan-out, and state exposure. The updated user manual links to the published structural-metrics paper and explains current generation, validation, and export workflows. Download the installer and read the release notes at SimGe Documentation.
This release (Release Notes)
Code generator is compatible w/ Fora Family
User Manual: Here
Simulation Generator (SimGe) is a full-featured High Level Architecture (HLA) object model editor, simulation design and development environment, and a federation prototyping tool with its code generation capability. SimGe fully supports evolving IEEE 1516 standards, including comprehensive alignment with IEEE 1516-2025 (HLA 4), while maintaining backward compatibility with earlier HLA specifications.
SimGe includes an integrated Object Model Development Environment (OMDE), Federation Architecture Modeling Environment (FAME), report generator, code generator, and a Telemetry Inspector Visualizer, providing an end-to-end toolchain for HLA-based simulation engineering from object modeling and federation architecture design through code generation to post-run telemetry analysis.
SimGe OMDE enables users to manage, create, and modify HLA Object Models in full compliance with the IEEE 1516 Object Model Template (OMT). It supports the import and export of standard HLA artifacts, including Federation Execution Data (FED) and FOM Document Data (FDD), ensuring interoperability across simulation environments.
The Code Generator automatically produces platform-ready federate code targeting modern HLA infrastructures. While earlier versions relied on the RTI abstraction layer RACoN, the current architecture has transitioned to generating code fully compatible with the Fora client, aligned with the IEEE 1516-2025 HLA Federate Protocol.
This evolution establishes SimGe as a model-driven, HLA 4–native simulation development platform, combining standards compliance, automation, and modern software architecture practices.
The architecture of the generated code by SimGe conforms to the layered architectural style as specified in (Topcu 2013 and Topcu 2011).
Current capabilities and features of SimGe are presented in here: Features
Github Pages: User manual, release notes etc.
Distributed Simulation: A Model Driven Engineering Approach — A new book "Distributed Simulation: A Model Driven Engineering Approach" is coming. It presents some case studies using SimGe. You can place your order now.
Guide to Distributed Simulation with HLA — The only manual fully compatible with RACoN and SimGe Includes numerous step-by-step examples and code snippets to help the reader understand the RTI concepts Contains a large-scale case study serving as a running example, involving multi-agents Supplies links to downloadable sample source code Covers not only federation development, but also federate development.
ReportSample.pdf - A report sample generated by the SimGe report generator using the STMS case study.
SimGe Product Sheet.pdf - SimGe product sheet - one page flier.
To ensure SimGe runs smoothly on your machine, please ensure the following prerequisites are met:
Operating System: Windows 11 (64-bit recommended).
Framework: Microsoft .NET 8.
For Generated Code: Visual Studio 2026 or later is recommended to open and compile the simulation projects generated by SimGe.
Code Generation Platform: RACoN v0.0.2.5 and upper
SimGe is a free academic research tool provided “as is” without warranty or guaranteed support. It is intended solely for research and educational use and is not suitable for production or mission-critical environments. Backward compatibility is not guaranteed. Users assume all risks associated with its use. Feedback may be submitted via the Contact page.