Select 3 resources out of 5 options

About this model

This diagram represents a system designed to simulate the process of randomly selecting three pools out of five possible options, applying combinatorial logic to explore all possible scenarios. Specifically, these scenarios include all combinations for selecting three pools from a set of five, totaling ten different combinations (calculated as 5! / 3! * (5-3)!, which corresponds to the formula for combinations). This is achieved through a series of gates that stand for all possible combinations, combined with trigger actions to randomly enable one of these ten combinations during a simulation run.

At the start of the simulation, a predefined action sends a single resource to enable the selection process, ensuring that only one set of three pools is chosen for that particular run. The inclusion of condition checks and activation triggers on pools and gates allows for changing which pools are selected with each new simulation. This setup ensures variability and the testing of different outcomes within a controlled, yet randomized environment. The system's design reflects a foundational structure for simulations requiring a dynamic selection from a set of options based on predefined probabilities, making it applicable in scenarios like game mechanics testing, decision-making processes, or any situation where random selection from a set is required.

"Select 3 resources out of 5 options" is a public Machinations diagram shared in the Community by Catalin Ichim, with 82 components.

It was created in August 2023 and last edited in June 2024.

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