Play Simulation

Play simulation

This command allows you to play the kinematic and dynamic simulations.

Creation stages / Use:

Click the icon or select Simulation > Play Simulation... from the drop-down menu.

Select the simulation to visualize in the drop-down list.
Click Refresh if the button is not grayed out. The button is grayed out when the simulation is updated. Refreshes can also be run from the entities tree.
If a traveling is linked to the simulation it can be activated by checking the Traveling option. If several travelings exist, select the one to use by the simulation.
Roll over the cursor to view the simulation manually.

Next Collision: Allows you to move the simulation forward to the next collision. This command is only available if collision search is on in kinematic or dynamic simulation.

Fast backward: Plays the simulation in reverse, and quickly.

Play Backward: Plays the simulation in reverse.

Pause: Stops the simulation.

Play: Plays the simulation as defined.

Fast Forward: Plays the simulation quicker.

Loop Play: Loop plays the simulation, indefinitely, until another command is used.

To record the simulation, use the Record Simulation command.

Available Options:

Settings:

Speed: Select the slow motion value. 1 is normal speed; a higher value slows down simulation, a lower value accelerates it. Negative values are not allowed.
Time: Enter the time. The simulation will start at the time indicated. For example if 2s is entered, the simulation will start directly at 2 seconds. The total time is given during the simulation creation.
Stop at collision: By checking this option, the simulation will stop every time a collision is detected. This command is only available if collision search is on in kinematic or dynamic simulation.

If the Auto refresh mode is active on the kinematics or dynamic simulations, the Update button is grayed out.

Collision detection is only available if the collision search is on in kinematic or dynamic simulation.