Simulation options and running

There are a variety of ways to launch the simulation calculation when a desired set of properties has been entered in the detector page and the source page. Using the calculation page provides the method with the most control over the simulation, such as a specific binning size and control over plotting and information to display about the simulation.
 
Running the simulation using the simulation window
Running the simulation using the run menu  
Running the simulation using a keyboard shortcut

Running the simulation using the simulation window

The simulation window allows you to set the binning size for energies of the spectra, apply gaussian straggling and control the info window popup and multiple nuclide plotting behavior using the following controls:

The 'energy bin size' field
Sets the energy bin size for the simulation. This controls the sampling of the energy distribution for the result.
The 'include gaussian straggling' checkbox
Uses gaussian straggling in the simulation.
The 'plot sum graph only' checkbox
Contols the behavior of plotting when multiple nuclides are selected for simulation. When this option is selected only the sum of the nuclides energies is plotted. When deselected the independent energies of the nuclides will be plotted in addition to the sum.
The 'popup info window' checkbox
Controls the behavior of the info window displayed after simulation. When selected the info window is popped up. When deselected no info window is shown.

Running the simulation using the run menu

The run menu allows you to run the simulation quickly, without turning to the calculation page. All the options selected in the Simulation window are in use when you use the run menu. To launch the simulation use the Run->Run simulation menu item. For information on the simulation options see Running the simulation using the simulation window.

Running the simulation using a keyboard shortcut

Using a keyboard shortcut is the fastest way to run the simulation. It behaves exactly like the run menu. See Running the simulation using the run menu. For information on the simulation options see Running the simulation using the simulation window.