Running a Simulation
Start by opening a Code Editor window to complie your Controller File:
1.) To open click: Tools->Code Editor
Open, Save and Java Compile the Controller File which you want to run on the Simulator:
2.) To open click: File->Open
3.) To save click: File->Save
4.) To compile with Java click: Simulator->Complie
Next open a Simulator window:
5.) To open click: Tools->Simulator
NOTE: Only ONE Simulator window is allowed to opened at any given time
Select a SimWorld for the simulation run:
6.) To open SimWorld File: Controls->Open SimWorld
Open the Controller File in the Simulator:
7.) To add the Contoller File: Controls->Add Robot
8.) A 'Light Properties' dialog popup will appear, initialize it and click OK (click: learn about Light Properties)
9.) A menu will popup in the 'Property Settings' area, titled 'Initialize Robot,' fill in the desired values and click OK (click: learn how to Initialize a Robot).
Now everything is in order to start the simulation:
10.) To START the simulation: Controls->Start Simulation
11.) To STOP the simulation: Controls->Stop Simulation
NOTE: The 'Simulation Status' within the Simulation window will indicate whether a simulation is currently running.