Simulation mode

The simulation mode is used to test a project without needing actual automation hardware (e.g. terminals, drives). You can therefore switch a project with activated simulation mode to run mode, even if there is no automation hardware. In contrast to the previous simulation options, where you could set a simulation encoder on an axis, you do not have to make any changes to the hardware configuration or mapping in simulation mode.

You can switch simulation mode on globally for the entire TwinCAT project (see Settings tab) or only apply it for individual axes or IO devices in the configuration. If simulation mode is activated globally, this is marked on the system node by a blue S on the icon. The TwinCAT objects concerned are highlighted with a green S on the icon (see image below).

The simulation mode can be set both in the axes area (see Settings chapter for the NC axis) and in the I/O area in the respective context menu.