: The software now runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) chips, ensuring a smooth experience for macOS users without the performance overhead of Rosetta.
: The updated Downtime block provides more granular control over equipment maintenance and random failures. It includes new priority settings that define how a machine should respond if a failure trigger occurs while it is already busy—such as finishing the current task or stopping immediately for critical repairs. AnyLogic Professional 8.9.1
Beyond specific library updates, the software has undergone significant under-the-hood modernization: : The software now runs natively on Apple
: A major addition for the Material Handling Library (MHL) is the ability to manually move transporters using the move() function. This allows developers to direct vehicles to nodes even before an agent is ready for transport, which is essential for custom routing and pre-staging logic. Beyond specific library updates, the software has undergone
: To combat potential memory leaks in large-scale simulations, the Memory dump analyzer allows users to take a snapshot of memory usage during a run to identify which objects are consuming the most resources. Use Cases and Industry Application
: This version simplifies data processing by offering built-in connectors for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB . Previously, modelers often had to manually upload and configure external JDBC drivers; now, these can be selected directly from a list within the AnyLogic Database connectivity element.
The 8.9.1 update introduces several "long-awaited" features that streamline the modeling of data-heavy systems: