Interactive elements in the schematic entry
Back to Simulation Tutorial
The results of the simulation cannot only be shown by the postprocessor (oscilloscope), but can also be visualized by the schematic entry, when using interactive elements. The user can place different interactive elements in the schematic, which will display the simulation results. In the branch Simulation\Analog\Meter are some interactive elements yet, but also new custom virtual instruments can be designed.
Create and simulate a new interactive project
First: Compose the circuit
Additionally: Import and connect interactive components (virtual instruments).
Edit the circuit:
Additionally: Some interactive components have to be edited:
USER: Doubleclick on an interactive element.
TARGET: A "Change ..." dialog will appear.
USER: Click button "Interactive (Sim)".
TARGET: The dialog "Simulation interactive elements" will appear.
USER: Click the button "Edit".
TARGET: The dialog for the selected interaction will appear.
USER: Edit interaction.
Simulate the circuit
But in contrast: A probe command is not necessary! Simulation via "Quick start":
USER: Click the button "Quick start".
TARGET: The simulation panel will appear (A hidden panel will become visible again with [F9], but not the main dialog).
USER: Click the start button of the simulation panel.
TARGET: The progress (simulation time) of the computation will be shown in the status of the simulation panel.
TARGET: The simulation is successfully terminated, if the status announces "simulation finished".
INFO: The simulation panel also contains a break button.
TARGET: The interactive elements in the schematic will be updated (i.e. the new results of computation visualized), as soon as the simulation is finished.