The Model Reader is an application that allows read-only access to models created with Vensim. You can distribute the Model Reader installation program free with your models so that others can simulate and analyze the models without using Vensim itself. If you have a Vensim CD the model reader installer is the file named venred32.exe in the windows directory or Vensim Model Reader Installer on the Macintosh. You can also download the model reader from our website.
The Model Reader will work with models created with Vensim PLE through DSS. Models created with Vensim DSS, except those that make use of external functions, will also work with the Model Reader. It is also not possible to access models through DDE connections using the model reader, that capability is available only in Vensim DSS.
The Model Reader does not have Sensitivity Simulation or Optimization capabilities, except when opened via a Venapp. Also the simulation functionality such as resuming from another run available through the simulation control dialog in Vensim Professional and DSS is not available unless this is set up in a Venapp. You can specify data sources from the Toolbar, and changes files from the Changes menu in the Vensim Model Reader.
SyntheSim works with the Vensim Model Reader, though you cannot override the behavior of variables.
