Scoring Made Effortless: Let SimGate Studio do the math so your gauges reflect performance with precision.
Why It Matters
Save time, avoid manual miscalculations, and ensure your gauge visuals always reflect a learner's actual scoring potential. The "Value min/max" feature eliminates guesswork by automatically calculating accurate min/max point values for your desired metrics.
You can choose from several calculation methods—based on all possible outcomes in the full experience or only the values along a learner’s specific path—and also set either value manually if needed.
Use it when:
You want a gauge to show how well a learner performed relative to what was possible for their chosen path or all possible outcomes across the entire simulation
You're aiming for fast setup with data you can trust
You don't want to manually calculate the min/max values of the metrics in your learning experience
You’ve changed scores or activities and need to quickly refresh your visual accuracy
Video: SEE IT IN ACTION
DIY STEPS
Automatically Set Min/Max Values on a Gauge in Studio
In Studio, once you've connected a variable to a Gauge visualization, you can automatically calculate its minimum and maximum possible values. Here’s how:
Create a Pagebuilder page and add the Gauge visualization.
In the Edit panel, set up your gauge.
Attach the variable you want the gauge to display.
The drop-down under Value will automatically select Auto (sim-based)
This option will automatically set the minimum and maximum scores for that variable based on its range across the entire learning experience.
Click Save to apply the changes.
💡 Note: If you make changes to the scoring of an activity, the calculations will update automatically.
Value min/max dropdown options
Dropdown Option | Use-case | Minimum Value Calculation | Maximum Value Calculation |
Auto (sim-based) | You want the gauge to reflect the full range of possible values for that variable across the entire learning experience. Ideal for standardized comparisons between participants, since everyone’s gauge scale is based on the same global min and max. | Calculated from all possible values of the variable across the entire simulation | Calculated from all possible values of the variable across the entire simulation |
Auto (path-based) | You want the gauge to reflect only the range of values possible on the path the participant actually took. Ideal for branching simulations where paths differ greatly and you want the scale to adjust for that specific experience. | Calculated from the variable values on the participant’s specific path | Calculated from the variable values on the participant’s specific path |
Min Manual, Max Auto (sim-based) | You want to set a fixed minimum baseline (e.g., “0” as the lowest possible score) but allow the maximum to adjust automatically based on all possible outcomes in the full simulation. Useful when minimum performance is standardized, but the top performance can vary depending on learning design. | Set manually | Calculated from all possible values of the variable across the entire learning experience |
Min Manual, Max Auto (path-based) | You want a fixed minimum baseline but the maximum should adjust based on only the path taken. Helpful if you need consistent starting points across all learners but want the gauge to adapt to their unique path’s potential max. | Set manually | Calculated from the variable values on the participant’s specific path |
Min Auto (sim-based), Max Manual | You want the minimum to adjust automatically based on the full simulation’s possible values, but the maximum to be fixed (e.g., 100%). Great for cases where you always want a consistent “perfect score” cap but the lowest possible score might shift based on design changes. | Calculated from all possible values of the variable across the entire simulation | Set manually |
Min Auto (path-based), Max Manual | You want the minimum to adapt to the path taken but always keep a fixed top value (e.g., 10 points, 100%, etc.). Good when maximum performance is a known constant but the minimum depends on the learner’s chosen path. | Calculated from the variable values on the participant’s specific path | Set manually |
Importing Smart Template Sets (with scoring) from ReX
When you import a Smart Template Set from ReX that includes scoring, Studio automatically initializes the scoring model with default values. Any connected gauges will have the correct variables in place, and their min/max ranges will be auto-calculated based on auto (sim-based) scoring.
No extra setup is needed—your scoring model and visualizations are ready to go as soon as the project lands in Studio.
See it in action—watch the video for a walkthrough in the tools.
FAQ
Which visualization includes the Value min/max dropdown?
The auto-calculate button appears on gauge visualizations in Studio. It becomes available after you've attached a variable to the gauge using the Edit panel.
What does the Value min/max dropdown do?
It automatically sets the minimum and maximum possible values for the selected variable. Depending on the option you choose, the calculation can be based on all possible outcomes in the full learning experience or only on the path the learner took. This ensures your gauge reflects the full scoring spectrum a learner could achieve.
What is the most common min/max calculation to use and why?
The most commonly used—and recommended—calculation method is Auto (simulation-based). It ensures a consistent frame of reference across all learners, making results easier to interpret and compare. When everyone’s gauge is based on the same global min and max, their performance can be compared on equal terms, even if they took different paths. This is especially important when:
Facilitators want to compare results across participants or cohorts.
The design includes multiple branching paths, but you don’t want scales to shift for each path.
You’re running analytics to identify trends or patterns across a population of learners.
What happens if I change the scores of an activity after selecting a value from the min/max dropdown?
If you update the scoring for any activity in your learning experience, the minimum and maximum values will automatically recalculate based on the calculation type you selected (path-based or sim-based).
Why can’t I manually set the min or max when using Auto (path-based) or Auto (sim-based)?
In Auto modes, the system automatically calculates the min and max values based on your selection (either the whole simulation or the learner’s path). If you want to control these values yourself, switch to one of the manual options in the dropdown.
