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Chapter 43. Simulate
The Simulate tab enables you to simulate your TimeLiner sequence throughout the duration of the project
schedule. If a full TimeLiner license is available, playback and Overlay Text options can be edited to
customize your simulation, using the Simulation Settings button and the Overlay Text Dialog.
If no TimeLiner license is available, the Simulate tab will be the only accessible tab, and only Playback
will be available.
43.1. The Simulate Tab
The simulate tab allows you to simulate your schedule. The tab includes standard animation style controls
that enable you to set the simulation to any date within your schedule. Objects attached to each Task are
hidden or highlighted as specified by the Task Type appearance definitions on the Configure tab.
Playing back a simulation
1. You can use the slide bar to quickly move forwards and backwards through the simulation. Full left is
at the beginning and full right is at the end. The date box below the playback controls shows the point
in time through the simulation. You can click on the drop down icon (to the right of the date) to display
a calendar, from which you can select a date to 'jump' to.
2. Use the playback controls to step and play forwards and backwards through the animation:
• Rewind will rewind the simulation back to the beginning.
• Step Back will step back a single step size (see Setting the step size for more information).
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