AnyLogic includes a graphical modeling language and also allows users to extend simulation models with Java code. Using Java models in AnyLogic lend themselves to being customized and in addition, you can create Java applets that can play in any standard browser. These applets allow you to easily share AnyLogic models by email or by locating them on the network on any website. In addition to Java applets, the professional version allows the creation and distribution of complete applications. These pure Java applications can be the basis for an economic decision support tool.[18]​[19]​.

Models in AnyLogic can be based on any of the major simulation modeling paradigms: discrete event systems, system dynamics, and agent-based simulation.

System dynamics and discrete events are traditional simulation approaches but the agent-based method is new. Technically, system dynamics and discrete approaches deal with continuous processes but agent-based models work on discrete time, that is, they jump from one event to another.

System dynamics and discrete event simulation have historically been taught in universities to very different groups of students, business students or industrial engineers. As a result, today there are two professional communities that never talk to each other. Agent-based simulation until recently has been a purely academic topic. Recently increasing global business demand for optimization has caused modelers to examine combined approaches to gain a better understanding of complex interdependent processes.

How do simulation approaches correspond to levels of abstraction? At the bottom of the image (detailed level) we will certainly put dynamic systems, or "physics" modeling. System dynamics dealing with aggregates obviously uses the highest level of abstraction. Discrete event systems use a medium level of abstraction. Agent-based simulation works across all levels of abstraction. Agents can be objects of very diverse nature and scale: at the "physical" level they can, for example, be pedestrians or vehicles or robots. At the medium level they can simulate clients. At the highest level they can be companies in competition.

AnyLogic allows the modeler to combine these simulation methods within a single model. There is no set hierarchy. Thus, for example, an overall model of the maritime transport industry could be created based on transports that act as agents reacting independently. At the same time the internal workings of their transportation networks and infrastructure could be represented are a discrete event simulation model. Similarly, a model can represent consumers as agents whose overall behavior feeds into a system dynamics model that describes flows of variables such as income or expenses that do not need to be linked to individual agents.

The simulation terminology used by AnyLogic consists of the following elements:[20]​.

The language also includes: support-level modeling constructs (variables, equations, parameters, events, etc.), presentation forms (lines, polylines, ovals, etc.), analysis elements (data sets, histograms, diagrams), connectivity tools, standard images, and experimental structures.

The following libraries are included as standard in AnyLogic:[20]​.

In addition to these supplied libraries the user can create their own libraries and distribute them freely.

AnyLogic supports 2D and 3D interactive animation.[21]​.

AnyLogic allows users to import CAD drawings as DXF files and then view models on top of them. This feature can be used to animate processes within objects such as factories, warehouses, hospitals, etc. This functionality is primarily used in discrete event (process-based) models in manufacturing, healthcare, civil engineering, and construction. AnyLogic software also supports 3D animation and includes a collection of ready-to-use 3D objects for animation related to different industries including buildings, roads, railways, marine, transportation, energy, warehouse, hospital, equipment, airport related items, supermarkets. -related items, cranes and other objects.[22]​.

Models can include a custom user interface for users to set up experiments and change input data.

AnyLogic models can use maps as layouts, which are generally required by supply chains and the transportation industry.[23] AnyLogic software is compatible with Esri's traditional shapefile-based mapping standard, SHP. Additionally, AnyLogic supports block maps from free online providers, including OpenStreetMap. Block maps allow the modeler to use map data in models and automatically create geospatial routes for agents. Top block map resources on AnyLogic include:.

An AnyLogic model can be exported as a Java application, which can be run separately, or integrated with other software. As an option, an exported AnyLogic model can be integrated into other pieces of software and function as an add-on module to ERP, MRP, and TMS systems. Another typical use is the integration of an AnyLogic model with TXT, MS Excel or MS Access files and databases (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle etc.). In addition, AnyLogic models include their own databases based on HSQLDB[25].

AnyLogic Cloud[26]​ is a web service for simulation analysis. It allows users to store, access, run and share simulation models online, as well as analyze experiment results.

With the AnyLogic model development environment, developers can upload their models to the AnyLogic cloud and set up shareable web dashboards to work with models online. These panels can contain configurable input parameters and output data in the form of tables and graphs. Model users can define input data on the dashboard screen, run the model, and analyze the output.

The AnyLogic Cloud allows users to run models using web browsers, on desktop and mobile devices, with the model running on the server side. Several running experiments are carried out using multiple nodes. The results of all experiments performed are stored in the database and can be accessed immediately. Models can be run with or without HTML5-based interactive animation.

Developers can choose whether they want their models to be private or publicly available in the Model Library, which includes models from other AnyLogic users.[27]​.

AnyLogic includes a graphical modeling language and also allows users to extend simulation models with Java code. Using Java models in AnyLogic lend themselves to being customized and in addition, you can create Java applets that can play in any standard browser. These applets allow you to easily share AnyLogic models by email or by locating them on the network on any website. In addition to Java applets, the professional version allows the creation and distribution of complete applications. These pure Java applications can be the basis for an economic decision support tool.[18]​[19]​.

Models in AnyLogic can be based on any of the major simulation modeling paradigms: discrete event systems, system dynamics, and agent-based simulation.

System dynamics and discrete events are traditional simulation approaches but the agent-based method is new. Technically, system dynamics and discrete approaches deal with continuous processes but agent-based models work on discrete time, that is, they jump from one event to another.

System dynamics and discrete event simulation have historically been taught in universities to very different groups of students, business students or industrial engineers. As a result, today there are two professional communities that never talk to each other. Agent-based simulation until recently has been a purely academic topic. Recently increasing global business demand for optimization has caused modelers to examine combined approaches to gain a better understanding of complex interdependent processes.

How do simulation approaches correspond to levels of abstraction? At the bottom of the image (detailed level) we will certainly put dynamic systems, or "physics" modeling. System dynamics dealing with aggregates obviously uses the highest level of abstraction. Discrete event systems use a medium level of abstraction. Agent-based simulation works across all levels of abstraction. Agents can be objects of very diverse nature and scale: at the "physical" level they can, for example, be pedestrians or vehicles or robots. At the medium level they can simulate clients. At the highest level they can be companies in competition.

AnyLogic allows the modeler to combine these simulation methods within a single model. There is no set hierarchy. Thus, for example, an overall model of the maritime transport industry could be created based on transports that act as agents reacting independently. At the same time the internal workings of their transportation networks and infrastructure could be represented are a discrete event simulation model. Similarly, a model can represent consumers as agents whose overall behavior feeds into a system dynamics model that describes flows of variables such as income or expenses that do not need to be linked to individual agents.

The simulation terminology used by AnyLogic consists of the following elements:[20]​.

The language also includes: support-level modeling constructs (variables, equations, parameters, events, etc.), presentation forms (lines, polylines, ovals, etc.), analysis elements (data sets, histograms, diagrams), connectivity tools, standard images, and experimental structures.

The following libraries are included as standard in AnyLogic:[20]​.

In addition to these supplied libraries the user can create their own libraries and distribute them freely.

AnyLogic supports 2D and 3D interactive animation.[21]​.

AnyLogic allows users to import CAD drawings as DXF files and then view models on top of them. This feature can be used to animate processes within objects such as factories, warehouses, hospitals, etc. This functionality is primarily used in discrete event (process-based) models in manufacturing, healthcare, civil engineering, and construction. AnyLogic software also supports 3D animation and includes a collection of ready-to-use 3D objects for animation related to different industries including buildings, roads, railways, marine, transportation, energy, warehouse, hospital, equipment, airport related items, supermarkets. -related items, cranes and other objects.[22]​.

Models can include a custom user interface for users to set up experiments and change input data.

AnyLogic models can use maps as layouts, which are generally required by supply chains and the transportation industry.[23] AnyLogic software is compatible with Esri's traditional shapefile-based mapping standard, SHP. Additionally, AnyLogic supports block maps from free online providers, including OpenStreetMap. Block maps allow the modeler to use map data in models and automatically create geospatial routes for agents. Top block map resources on AnyLogic include:.

An AnyLogic model can be exported as a Java application, which can be run separately, or integrated with other software. As an option, an exported AnyLogic model can be integrated into other pieces of software and function as an add-on module to ERP, MRP, and TMS systems. Another typical use is the integration of an AnyLogic model with TXT, MS Excel or MS Access files and databases (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle etc.). In addition, AnyLogic models include their own databases based on HSQLDB[25].

AnyLogic Cloud[26]​ is a web service for simulation analysis. It allows users to store, access, run and share simulation models online, as well as analyze experiment results.

With the AnyLogic model development environment, developers can upload their models to the AnyLogic cloud and set up shareable web dashboards to work with models online. These panels can contain configurable input parameters and output data in the form of tables and graphs. Model users can define input data on the dashboard screen, run the model, and analyze the output.

The AnyLogic Cloud allows users to run models using web browsers, on desktop and mobile devices, with the model running on the server side. Several running experiments are carried out using multiple nodes. The results of all experiments performed are stored in the database and can be accessed immediately. Models can be run with or without HTML5-based interactive animation.

Developers can choose whether they want their models to be private or publicly available in the Model Library, which includes models from other AnyLogic users.[27]​.