Visual Simulation
Visual simulations communicate ideas in a way that line drawings and words cannot, making this technology appropriate for any activity, program, or project where visual media would enhance communication. Some examples of potential applications include:
![Image editing used as a planning tool to present alternatives and solicit feedback Image editing used as a planning tool to present alternatives and solicit feedback](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example1.jpg)
Image editing used as a planning tool to present alternatives and solicit feedback
![Image editing used as a presentation tool to communicate final plans Image editing used as a presentation tool to communicate final plans](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example2.jpg)
Image editing used as a presentation tool to communicate final plans
![Image editing as a construction aid to contractors Image editing as a construction aid to contractors](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example3.jpg)
Image editing as a construction aid to contractors
![Image editing used as a design tool to assist designers in making decisions Image editing used as a design tool to assist designers in making decisions](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example4.jpg)
![Image editing used as a design tool to assist designers in making decisions Image editing used as a design tool to assist designers in making decisions](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example5.jpg)
Image editing used as a design tool to assist designers in making decisions
![Image editing as a training aid to help employees visualize new concepts Image editing as a training aid to help employees visualize new concepts](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example6.jpg)
Image editing as a training aid to help employees visualize new concepts
![Image editing as a marketing tool for new programs and activities Image editing as a marketing tool for new programs and activities](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example7.jpg)
Image editing as a marketing tool for new programs and activities
![Image editing as a visual impact analysis tool for public meetings and documents Image editing as a visual impact analysis tool for public meetings and documents](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/example8.jpg)
Image editing as a visual impact analysis tool for public meetings and documents
Using Visual Simulations
Visual simulations can be output in a variety of ways, from simple handouts printed on an inkjet printer to large posters printed on professional-quality plotters. One powerful way to use visual simulations is in a PowerPoint slide show.
![This video shows a PowerPoint slide show being used to present visual simulations. The visual simulations illustrate a proposal to reduce flood damages to an existing house. This video shows a PowerPoint slide show being used to present visual simulations. The visual simulations illustrate a proposal to reduce flood damages to an existing house.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090305043324im_/http://www.unl.edu/nac/images/simulation/video1.jpg)
This video shows a PowerPoint slide show being used to present visual simulations. The visual simulations illustrate a proposal to reduce flood damages to an existing house.
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