Creating a simulation

You create a simulation by choosing the set of rules against which you want to run the simulation, and specifying the file in which your scenarios are stored.

To create a simulation:

1. On the Compose tab, select Simulation as the type of project element to create and then click OK.
2. In Step 1: Properties of the Compose Wizard, enter the name and other properties of your simulation and then click Next.
   Important:

   If you specify a folder location, make sure the Simulations smart folder displays all simulations by folder.

3. In Step 2: Rules Tested, specify the set of rules against which you want to run the simulation.

   By default, all the rules in the current branch are included, but you can refine the simulation:

   • To run the simulation against the state of the branch at a previous moment in time, assuming it has been captured in a baseline (see Baselines).

   • To run the simulation against a subset of the rules of the branch as defined by an extractor (see Editing ruleset extractors), which is based on the results of a query.

   You can also change the entry point to your rules if it is different from the start node of the main ruleflow.

4. In Step 3: Scenarios, select the format from the drop-down list and specify which scenarios to use for your simulation.

   Different formats might be available. If you are using an Excel format and you want information on generating, populating, and uploading the scenario file, refer to Working with Excel scenario files

   Note:

   The list of available formats is set by the Configuration Manager, as described in Project options.

5. In Step 4: Version information, enter the version information.
6. Click Finish.