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Simulation

How can I start a simulation?

Click on the SIMULATE button in top right of the page to start the simulation.

How can I stop a simulation?

Unfortunately, the option to stop/cancel a simulation is not implemented in NEST Simulator and therefore not supported by NEST Desktop.

How can I activate “simulation after change”?

In the menu of the SIMULATE button (by clicking on its caret at the right side) you will find an option to activate simulation after change.

How can I activate “simulation after load”?

In the menu of the SIMULATE button (by clicking on its caret at the right side) you will find an option to activate simulation after load.

How can I activate “simulation after checkout”?

When you go to another network version of the history, it automatically starts the simulation. In the menu of the SIMULATE button (by clicking on its caret at the right side) you will find an option to activate simulation after checkout.

Where can I find the kernel controller of the simulation?

The kernel controller can be shown by clicking on the engine icon on the right side.

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Where can I set the simulation time?

You will find the simulation time in the kernel controller.

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Where can I change the time resolution of the kernel?

You will find the time resolution for the NEST Simulator in the kernel controller.

Warning

Please verify that the recording interval is equal to or larger than the time resolution of the simulation!

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Where can I change the seed?

You can find the seed value in the kernel controller.

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How can I activate the seed randomization?

You can find an option to activate the seed randomization in the kernel controller.

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How can I find the Python script code of the simulation?

On the right side you can find a code symbol <\> opening the code editor.

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