Using Simulation Step Options

You can run a simulation operation by operation or system by system using the Product Build-Up options panel.

The Product Build-Up options panel appears when you click Product Build-Up options at the right edge of the work area.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
System Verification
Product Build-Up Options Panel

Simulate Operation by Operation

You can run a simulation operation by operation.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select an operation.
  3. In the Compass, select Play to simulate the operation.
    In the Advanced Options section of the Product Build-Up options panel, Next/Previous Step: Operation is selected by default.
  4. In the Experience Player, select Play Step Forward to simulate the next operation.

    By default, the part implemented by the current operation is colored yellow and the parts implemented by the previous operations are colored blue. If you have manually defined an existing product as output for the operation, the product appears instead.

Simulate System by System

You can run a simulation system by system.

  1. Press F3 to display the tree.
  2. In the tree, select a system.
  3. In the Compass, select Play to simulate the system.
    In the Advanced Options section of the Product Build-Up options panel, Next/Previous Step: System is selected by default.
  4. In the Experience Player, select Play Step Forward to simulate the end result of the next systems.

    By default, the parts implemented by the current system are colored yellow and the parts implemented by the previous systems are colored blue. If you have manually defined an existing product as output for the system, the product appears instead.
    Tip: You can also simulate the objects according to time or product flow constraints in Me > Preferences > App Preferences > Simulation > Digital Manufacturing Apps Common Services > Simulation and Planning Apps Common Services > Product Build Up.