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Overview

Every simulation run in ProDex produces a full set of results: KPI summaries, charts, and a detailed event log. Results are stored permanently and can be compared across runs or exported for reporting.

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KPIs

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are summary metrics computed from simulation output. They’re defined on your model and computed automatically after each run.

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KPI Types

Numeric KPIs return a single number with a configured format:
  • number — plain number
  • integer — rounded to whole number
  • decimal1 / decimal2 — 1 or 2 decimal places
  • percentage — displayed as a percentage
  • time — formatted as dd:hh:mm:ss
  • currency — formatted with currency symbol
Numeric KPIs can have an optional unit suffix (e.g., “units/hr”, “min”) and a color hint for dashboard display. Text KPIs return a short label (1–3 words) — useful for status indicators like feasibility or run classification. KPI results appear as cards at the top of your results view. At a glance you can see throughput, utilization, cycle time, and any other metrics you’ve defined.

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Charts and Visualizations

Charts are defined on your model and rendered automatically from run output. ProDex supports a wide range of chart types:
TypeUse case
lineTime series — throughput over time, queue length over time
areaSame as line but with filled area
stacked_areaMultiple series stacked — resource utilization by type
barComparisons across categories
stacked_barStacked category comparisons
piePart-to-whole breakdowns
scatterCorrelation between two variables
histogramDistribution of a metric across events
tableTabular data output
heatmap2D grid with color intensity — e.g., utilization by resource and shift
ganttJob timeline visualization
box_plotStatistical spread (min, quartiles, max) across multiple runs
mixedCombine multiple series with different chart types in one view
Charts are configured with Python query code that runs against the simulation dataset — Dexter, the ProDex agent, can create and modify chart definitions on your behalf.

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Single Run Results

When you open a run in the Results section, you see:
  • KPI cards at the top
  • Charts in the main area
  • An Events tab with a detailed trace of every event during the simulation — entity arrivals, process starts and completions, resource acquisitions and releases, routing decisions
Every KPI and chart has a ? icon that shows exactly what it measures, how it’s calculated, and why it matters. The + button lets you add new KPIs and charts directly from the page. The event log is useful for debugging model behavior or validating that your model is working as intended.

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Monte Carlo (Experiments)

If you run an Experiment (multiple runs with varying inputs), results are aggregated across all runs. Instead of a single value per KPI, you see distributions — mean, standard deviation, percentiles. Charts display confidence bands. This tells you not just what your expected performance is, but how much variability to expect. See the Experiments guide for how to set up and run experiments.

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Comparing Runs

The What-If section lets you select multiple runs side by side and compare KPIs and charts across them. Use this to evaluate the impact of model changes, different constants, or different schedules without having to re-derive everything manually.

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Downloading Results

ProDex supports two export formats: PDF — a polished, branded document containing your narrative, KPI summaries, and charts. Generated by Dexter on request, suitable for sharing with stakeholders. Excel — structured tabular data for further analysis, filtering, and pivoting in Excel or other tools. Also generated by Dexter on request. To generate a report, ask Dexter: “Generate a PDF summary of this run” or “Export the results to Excel.”