Opnet evaluation
Disadvantages
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- Expensive (1 license costs $).
- Latest version (5.0) only works on Solaris platforms.
- Demanding modelling.
- Memory consuming models.
- Insufficient tutorial.
- Buggy, old and hard to modify ready-made models.
- Not so widely used.
Advantages
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- Good support (email).
- Portable models
- Good combination of graphical and programmable interface.
- Models can be shared between different platforms.
- Powerful tool. Full control of models. Every detail can be modelled and any property measured.
Conclusion: Opnet is a very good simulation tool if:
- you are prepared to do a lot of coding,
- don’t need instant results and
- can afford it