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Simulation
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Menu: Operations | Simulation
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Purpose
This function allows the user to launch simulation for one or more operations.
How to use
From the menu
Select the function 'Operations / Simulation'.
Click the tool path.
From the operations manager
Select the operations to simulate.
Right button of the mouse.
In the contextual menu, select the function 'Simulation'.
The following toolbar appears:

Eject key
Simulation function’s exit (similar to the “Esc” key)
Rewind to Beginning Key
Returns to the beginning of the current operation’s simulation.
Rewind Key
Returns to the beginning of the current operation’s simulation.
Stop Key
Stops simulation
Play Key
Launches the simulation (after a pause, for example)
Pause Key
Temporary simulation stop (space bar)
Fast Forward Key
Moves to the next tool path’s element, for the same operation (or Key ‘/’)
Forward Key
Moves to the next operation (or TAB key)
Forward to the end Key
Moves to the beginning of the last operation’s simulation
Simulation speed cursor
Modification of the speed of simulation (similar to the + and – keys)
Press the ‘*’ key (star) once, during simulation to move to the next Z level.
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