SIMPLORER User Manual V6.0 - FER-a

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54 General Modeling Functions
Initial Values and Simulation State
When starting a simulation, you can use initial values and state files to assign special values
for components in a simulation model. The simulator loads these files at the simulation start.
To define an initial value file (.aws) choose SHEET>SIMULATION PARAMETERS, check the option
«Use Initial Values», and define an .aws file. See also 13.4.2 “Using Simulator Files” on page
412.
Deactivating Comment
Using the Deactivating Comment command, you can deactivate separate components or
parts of a model sheet for a simulation run. The components and all their properties remain
on the sheet, but the simulator ignores the deactivated components. The connection between
the terminals is considered open. This function is especially helpful when simulation models
must be tested with several elements and parameters. The Deactivate function is set with EL-
EMENT>DON’T ADD TO MODEL DESCRIPTION or the same command in the shortcut menu for the
selected component. Deactivated components are hatched; the hatch color can be modified
in the «Sheet» dialog of the model sheet (SHEET>PROPERTIES).
Deactivated components
of a simulation model
Shortcut menu of
a deactivated component