Setting Run Preferences

  To specify the number of trials and initial seed value (so the charts will look like this tutorial):

1. Choose Run, then Run Preferences, then Trials.

   The Run Preferences Trials dialog opens. For this example, we will run more trials to get more accurate forecast results.

2. In the Number Of Trials To Run field, type 5000.

3. Click Sampling.

4. Choose Use Same Sequence Of Random Numbers.

5. In the Initial Seed Value field, type 999.

6. Notice there are two choices in the Sampling Methods group: Monte Carlo and Latin Hypercube. Latin Hypercube is less random and produces a smoother, more even results chart. For now, though, choose the default — Monte Carlo.

7. Click OK.