Custom components are specialized modeling components that you define using, for example, differential algebraic equations in Maple; an external C Code/Library definition; or Modelica code.

Custom components are useful when you require components that behave in a very specific manner and there are no components in the standard MapleSim component library which meet these requirements.

For more detailed information on custom components, including examples, see Chapter 3 of the MapleSim User Guide: Creating Custom Modeling Components

You can create custom components using MapleSim templates, the Modelica Code Editor, and MapleSim apps. A standard MapleSim installation has the following templates to help you create custom components.:

Templates are accessed by clicking Load a Maple Worksheet ( ) in the main toolbbar, and apps are found by clicking  Show Apps Manager ( ). Other MapleSim Add-on products may provide additional templates or apps for creating custom components.

Note: For general instructions on how to create a custom component from an template or app, see Creating a Custom Component from a Template or App.

Creating a Custom Component from a Template or App

Using the MapleSim DAE Custom Component Template

Creating a Modelica Custom Component

Editing a Custom Component

Creating a Hierarchy for a Model in the Local Components Tab

Trademark Attributions

MapleSim User Guide: Tutorials on Creating Custom Components from Maple Commands

MapleSim User Guide: Tutorial on Creating a MapleSim Custom Component From C Code