{"id":12895,"date":"2026-01-06T13:40:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/?page_id=12895"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:56:37","slug":"layoutbuilder-layout-planning-factory-simulation-excel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/products\/layoutbuilder-layout-planning-factory-simulation-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"LayoutBuilder for Visual Components: Layout planning and factory simulation from Excel, flowcharts, or value streams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-sorting is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-sorting-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From planning data to an executable simulation \u2013 in just a few clicks, without deep simulation expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"teaser-text wp-block-paragraph\">With the LayoutBuilder add\u2011on, you can transform your material flow and process data from Excel spreadsheets, flowcharts, or value stream analyses directly into a fully functional simulation model in Visual Components. Analyze throughput, bottlenecks, and scenarios dynamically \u2013 faster, easier, and without complex manual modeling. LayoutBuilder is ideal for production planners, lean practitioners, and factory planners who need more than static layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/contact\/visual-components-request\/\">Request Live Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-sorting-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_2_930014122_Gorodenkoff@AdobeStock_WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Excel\u2011based layout planning and factory simulation with Visual Components and DUALIS LayoutBuilder\" class=\"wp-image-20193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_2_930014122_Gorodenkoff@AdobeStock_WEB.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_2_930014122_Gorodenkoff@AdobeStock_WEB-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_2_930014122_Gorodenkoff@AdobeStock_WEB-1244x700.jpg 1244w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_2_930014122_Gorodenkoff@AdobeStock_WEB-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_2_930014122_Gorodenkoff@AdobeStock_WEB-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading max-width-large\">Features and benefits at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"max-width-large teaser-text wp-block-paragraph\">DUALIS LayoutBuilder bridges the gap between proven planning tools such as Excel or flowcharts and the powerful Visual Components simulation platform. This allows you to create dynamic models with minimal effort that go far <strong>beyond static planning approaches<\/strong> \u2013 including throughput and bottleneck analysis. LayoutBuilder uses <strong>material flow data<\/strong> (movement of goods and logistics) and <strong>process flow data<\/strong> (logical sequence of operations) to automatically generate executable simulation models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2275\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1.png\" alt=\"Automated Excel\u2011based layout planning with Visual Components and DUALIS LayoutBuilder\" class=\"wp-image-20195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1.png 2275w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1-1244x700.png 1244w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thumbnail-Ecxcel-gestuetzte-Layoutplanung-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2275px) 100vw, 2275px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your benefits with LayoutBuilder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist\">\n<li><strong>Structured workflow<\/strong> for creating simulations from Excel data or flowcharts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast and intuitive entry<\/strong> into 3D factory simulation with Visual Components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliable basis<\/strong> for initial analyses and early-stage decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suitable for both<\/strong> new and experienced Visual Components users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective support<\/strong> for layout planning of complex processes and high product variety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unique_quadrat.svg\" alt=\"Icon uniqueness: LayoutBuilder seamlessly integrates familiar planning environments such as Excel and draw.io with Visual Components\" class=\"wp-image-8375\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why LayoutBuilder is unique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No complex modeling \u2013 short time to results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many Excel\u2011based or process simulation solutions rely on simplified calculations or disconnected tools. LayoutBuilder seamlessly integrates familiar planning environments such as Excel and draw.io with Visual Components.<br>The result is a fully functional, dynamic simulation model with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>automatic layout generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>integrated line balancing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>detailed performance evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">all within one consistent workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kuerzere-Inbetriebnahme_quadrat.svg\" alt=\"Icon start: LayoutBuilder lowers the entry barrier to simulation projects\" class=\"wp-image-19406\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast and easy entry into simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideal for early project phases and sales support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an extension to Visual Components, LayoutBuilder lowers the entry barrier to simulation projects \u2013 whether in <strong>early concept development<\/strong> or <strong>pre\u2011sales<\/strong>. Manufacturing concepts can be visualized quickly, and initial performance analyses can be carried out with minimal effort. Simulation results can be integrated directly into proposals and presentations, helping teams communicate concepts clearly and support decisions with data. Generated layouts \u2013 abstract or geometry\u2011based \u2013 can later be further refined seamlessly in Visual Components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kundenmeinung_quadrat.svg\" alt=\"Icon Like: LayoutBuilder is also suitable for advanced users, e.g. evaluating multiple scenarios with different parameters, product mixes, or sequences\" class=\"wp-image-18201\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also suitable for advanced users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efficiency for process modeling and scenario analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experienced Visual Components users benefit from structured, table\u2011based model maintenance in Excel. Production plans, product data, and sequences can be transferred to simulation models with just a few clicks.<br>This approach significantly reduces modeling effort, especially when <strong>evaluating multiple scenarios with different parameters, product mixes, or sequences<\/strong> \u2013 combining the flexibility of Excel with the precision of dynamic simulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading max-width-large\">Excel\u2011based layout planning and factory simulation with Visual Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"max-width-large wp-block-paragraph\">Use your existing Excel data to create simulation models quickly and reliably. LayoutBuilder automatically imports process information and generates an executable model in Visual Components \u2013 including automatic layout creation, integrated line balancing, and comprehensive statistical evaluation for early bottleneck identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Layoutbuilder_Analyse-Materialfluss.png\" alt=\"Automated generation of production layouts amd simulation models from Excel\" class=\"wp-image-20194 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading underline\">Benefits of Excel\u2011based layout planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist\">\n<li><strong>Automated generation<\/strong> of simulation models from Excel \u2013 no manual modeling required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated line balancing<\/strong> to identify capacity issues early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate adjustments<\/strong> and further optimization directly in the simulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reusable layouts<\/strong> based on modern standards such as Unified Process Modeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced analysis<\/strong> via the DUALIS Statistics Module for robust KPIs and scenario comparisons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/contact\/visual-components-request\/\">Request live demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity right-line\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading underline\">Workflow: 4 steps to Excel\u2011based factory simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-sorting-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer desktop-only\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LayoutBuilder follows a clearly structured workflow. Based on your existing planning data from Excel, a simulation model is created step by step in Visual Components. This enables early analyses, scenario evaluation, and continuous refinement of your planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition of all parameters (products, machines, processes, etc.) in Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Static throughput validation using line balancing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic generation of the simulation layout in Visual Components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation of simulation results using the DUALIS Statistics Module<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/VC_Einfache-Simulationen-erstellen_EN_1920x660px.png\" alt=\"LayoutBuilder: Workflow Excel\u2011based factory simulation from layout defintion and design to fully functional simulation model and compehensive analysis\" class=\"wp-image-20198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further possibilities with LayoutBuilder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_352896299_Gorodenkoff@Adobestock_1920x1080px-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Automated layout planning and factory simulation from flowcharts (created with draw.io) with Visual Components and DUALIS LayoutBuilder\" class=\"wp-image-20196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_352896299_Gorodenkoff@Adobestock_1920x1080px-1-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_352896299_Gorodenkoff@Adobestock_1920x1080px-1-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_352896299_Gorodenkoff@Adobestock_1920x1080px-1-2-1244x700.jpg 1244w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_352896299_Gorodenkoff@Adobestock_1920x1080px-1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Excel-Layout-Builder_352896299_Gorodenkoff@Adobestock_1920x1080px-1-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also suitable for flowcharts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LayoutBuilder supports <strong>graphical process representations <\/strong>such as flowcharts, for example created in tools like <strong>draw.io<\/strong>. This allows lean methods and established process visualizations to be transferred directly into simulation \u2013 without additional manual modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Existing diagrams can be imported, parameters enriched, and automatic layout generation started immediately. Material flows, process steps, and resources are translated from a familiar visual representation into a dynamic 3D simulation model.<br>The result: the clarity of flowcharts combined with the analytical power of event\u2011based simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/contact\/visual-components-request\/\">Request live demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity right-line\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-sorting is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-sorting-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open for extensions, including value stream data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you using another tool to plan your manufacturing concepts and wondering whether LayoutBuilder can use this data as well? LayoutBuilder is designed as an open solution, allowing additional external data sources to be integrated beyond Excel and draw.io. For example, data derived from <strong>value stream analyses can be reused<\/strong> for layout creation, simulation, and evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a non\u2011binding consultation, we assess your requirements and clarify how your data can be integrated \u2013 ensuring that LayoutBuilder fits seamlessly into your workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/contact\/visual-components-request\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-sorting-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/binoculars-3683757_pixabay_web-1.jpg\" alt=\"LayoutBuilder is open for extensions, including Simulation from value stream data\" class=\"wp-image-20197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/binoculars-3683757_pixabay_web-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/binoculars-3683757_pixabay_web-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/binoculars-3683757_pixabay_web-1-1244x700.jpg 1244w, https:\/\/www.dualis-it.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/binoculars-3683757_pixabay_web-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about DUALIS LayoutBuilder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-9eb6cabc-7fe2-45a7-b038-653e7bdbe2ed advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Can I use existing Excel planning data?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Existing Excel spreadsheets can be reviewed and, if required, integrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The predefined LayoutBuilder template is prepared so that it can be read directly by Visual Components.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">How long does it take to learn how to use the Excel template?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting started is quick. In most cases, it takes around 3-4 hours to become familiar with the workflow. The Excel template includes guidance, column descriptions, and drop\u2011down menus that make data entry easier and help avoid errors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">What data do I need to provide in Excel?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You define products, machines, processes, material flows, resources, and load carriers. Mandatory fields are clearly marked, and guidance texts support correct data entry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Which versions of Visual Components are supported?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LayoutBuilder is compatible with the common Visual Components editions, including Essentials, Professional, and Premium. Details on supported versions are available in the technical requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-3a380505-84fc-4381-b361-44545b4c0fe6 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Do I need programming skills to use LayoutBuilder?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The workflow is fully guided. No programming skills are required \u2013 only a basic understanding of your production processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Can I further refine the generated layouts later on?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Automatically generated layouts can be extended and refined in Visual Components at any time, up to highly detailed simulation models and virtual commissioning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Does LayoutBuilder support flowcharts or value stream diagrams?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In addition to Excel data, graphical process representations such as flowcharts (for example created with draw.io) can be used. A structured workflow is available for these representations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An existing value stream analysis cannot currently be converted into a simulation model fully automatically. However, the information contained in value stream analyses \u2013 such as process steps, throughput times, or material flows \u2013 can be reused as input for the LayoutBuilder and incorporated into the simulation workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Is the statistics module integrated into LayoutBuilder?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The statistics module is a separate add\u2011on for Visual Components. 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