Once you have setup your simulation with all the options of your choosing, you are ready to start simulating.
There are two ways to run a simulation, automatically or manually. To run a simulation manually, select the
Step Size from the first drop-down box on the toolbar
. Then use the Step Forward
and Step Backward
buttons to advance the simulation by the chosen
number of events. By default, the next transition to occur is randomly selected from the
Eligible Event list. If you wish a specific event to occur next, click
on the event in the eligible event list, then click on Step Forward.
To run a simulation automatically, simply push the Run Simulation
button on the toolbar. The simulation will run fast or slow
depending on if Fast Mode is enabled. If it is not enabled, the simulation will
step based on the time delay you have selected in the Dashboard.
The simulation will run until you
reach your stop condition. If you have no stop condition, your simulation will run indefinitely. If you wish to stop
your simulation at any point in time, press the Stop
button
on the toolbar. A notification will appear indicating the user has stopped the simulation. All the buttons to run a
simulation can also be found in the Run menu.
If you have simulated a large number of events but wish to go back to a specific step, it can cause strain
to manually click the Step Backward button numerous times. This is why there is another drop-down box on the
toolbar. If you know the specific step you wish to navigate to, simply enter it in the drop-down box
and click the Go To button
on the toolbar.