Running a Simulation

How to run a simulation

Play a Simulation

• Click the "Play" button on the run control bar to start the simulation.

  

• The simulation starts from the active start event of an active process.

  

Tip

The Console will issue a warning if there is no active event in the model.

Pause a Simulation

• Click the "Pause" button on the run control bar to pause the simulation during runtime.

  

Resume a Simulation

• Click the "Resume" button to resume the simulation when the model is paused, as shown in the image below.

  

Complete a Simulation

The simulation will end normally if any of the following occur:

• The global maximum simulation Ticks are reached.
• All active processes are completed, except for infinite loop processes(e.g., timer start events with no total number setting).
• Any Trigger that reaches the terminate event.

Interrupt a Simulation

• Error Interruptions

  When a runtime error occurs during the simulation, the Console throws an error message and interrupts the simulation.

• User-initiated interruptions

  During the simulation, if the user clicks the "Reset" button on the control bar (without any error), the simulation will be interrupted and reset.

  

Step-by-Step Simulation

• When the simulation is in the initial or paused state, you can use the "Step" button to run it step by step.

• Click the "Step" button on the run control bar. The simulation will complete the next Tick first and then pause.

  

Running Settings

Simulation Speed Control

• On the left side of the control bar, there is a dropdown menu for selecting the running speed. Clicking on it will trigger a pop-up where you can make your selection.
• Menu options indicate the waiting time between the completion of each Tick and the start of the next Tick.

Tips

• The speed control is set to the minimum interval by default to reduce waiting time.
• If you need to observe system state updates closely, increase the time gap.
• The running speed depends on your subscription plan.