7.5 The simulator

Terminal
The terminal is a command line interface that allows for direct communication between an application and the operating system. This is required to run automated scripts or commands. It is possible to follow along with what the application is doing. The information displayed can be used to identify possible problems or use as a temporary logging.
About the simulator

The simulator allows users to virtually “connect” to any Encore3 configuration. These virtual units will act like a real physical unit connected to the software. Allowing for trials of the software, creating ShowFiles, testing configurations and giving demos.

These virtual Encore3s will be running through a terminal window. Closing this terminal window will force the simulator to shut down.

How to configure

  1. Navigate to the simulator using one of the follow methods:

    • In the navigation side bar, click on the Simulator icon ().
    • In the central work panel of Configuration (), click on the Configure Simulator push button (reference Image 7–9).
    Image 7–9

  2. Setup the desired starting configuration in the left panel.

    1. Add additional unit(s) by clicking the plus icon (). (optional)
    2. Select the default configuration for each unit by clicking the drop down menu after Frame.
    Tip: Any unwanted frames can be removed by selecting the entry and click the trash icon ().
    Tip: If the left panel is not visible, click the arrow () at the top left.
    Image 7–10

  3. Is the desired configuration different from the chosen default configuration(s)?

    • If no, go to step 5.
    • If yes, go to next step.

  4. Create a custom configuration using one of the following methods:

    • Select the slots that must use the same card type and click Assign on the desired card.
    • Drag the desired card from the bottom panel onto the desired slot in the preview.
    Note: At least one input and output card are required.
    Tip: If a specific card has more than one variant, switch between the variants by selecting the radio button in front of the desired type.
    Image 7–11
    Image 7–12

  5. Must the configurations of the previous simulator be loaded?

    • If yes, click on Launch Simulator to load the previous configuration.
    • If no, click Reset & Launch Simulator in the left panel to start using a new simulator.
    Tip: Any open simulator can be closed at any time by clicking the Close Simulator button.
    Image 7–13

    A terminal will be opened in the background.

  6. Start using the Event Master Toolset as usual. For more information, see the following chapters.

    From here on the manual will refer to the simulated unit(s) as if it is a real unit.