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# Modelica Reviews
**Vendor:** Modelica Association  
**Category:** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)  
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 21
## About Modelica
Modelica is an open standard for modeling software.




## Modelica Reviews
  ### 1. Modelica wasn't available on various compilers.

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Abdallah H. | Instructor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 22, 2021

**What do you like best about Modelica?**

Modeling language which supported "Bond Graph" library

**What do you dislike about Modelica?**

It was quite amusing to use Modelica as a modeling language, there is nothing I didn't like.

**What problems is Modelica solving and how is that benefiting you?**

it was testing the correctness of a system modeled using bond graph library

  ### 2. Best open source software for students

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Renewables & Environment | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 25, 2021

**What do you like best about Modelica?**

Open source- As student we don't have access to other softwares or even if we have its limited.

**What do you dislike about Modelica?**

Issue which I found is there are less tutorials for which I was using my software for. For a beginner it's tough to understand.

**What problems is Modelica solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Space heating related.



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## Modelica Features
**Design**
- 3D/solid modeling Tools
- Drawing Tools
- Editing Tools
- Rendering tools
- Stochastic Modeling
- Presentation Tools

**Tools**
- Fluid analysis
- Finite element analysis
- Multibody dynamics
- Design Analysis

**Work**
- Discrete event modeling
- Continuous event modeling
- Mechanical event simulation
- Manufacturing process simulation
- Integrate
- Turbulence Modeling
- Motion Modeling
- Dynamic Modeling
- Mathematical Modeling
- Agent-Based Modeling
- Monte Carlo Simulation

**Environment**
- Hardware support
- Task
- Manage Multiple Profiles
- Command Clarity

**Additional Functionality**
- Activity Dashboard
- Configurable Workflow
- API
- Data Verification
- Data Visualization
- Generative AI
- 3D Imaging
- Projections
- Data Import/Export
- Design Management
- Drag & Drop
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Version Control
- Visual Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Workflow Management
- Direct Manipulation
- Scenario Planning
- Product Data Management
- Predictive Analytics
- Change Management
- Process Control
- Customization
- Content Library
- Document Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting & Statistics
- Rules-Based Workflow
- File Management
- Compliance Management
- Policy Management
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Customizable Reports
- Graphical Workflow Editor
- Reporting/Analytics
- Industry Specific Database
- Project Workflow
- AI Copilot
- Performance Management

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