Prepare and simulate a job
Open Machine → Job control / firing preparation to validate a job and rehearse its controls in software.
Prepare the current design
- Review layer output, operation, speed, power and passes. Convert text to paths where the job requires outlines.
- Open Preview job and inspect operation order, travel and placement.
- Choose Prepare job. Review the command count and bed bounds. Resolve any blocking findings.
Run the software simulation
Choose Start software simulation. Use Pause, Resume and Stop to rehearse the virtual job controls. Prepare the job again after editing the design or changing the machine profile.
Interpret the three time displays
| Display | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Preview job estimate | Approximate duration calculated from the toolpath and programmed feeds. |
| Frame or Dry run estimate | Approximate duration of the physical rehearsal route at the chosen cap. |
| Simulation elapsed time | Runtime of the virtual command stream. |
Software simulation leaves the machine stationary. Physical Start and Fire are disabled in the documented build. For laser-off positioning, use the separate Frame and Dry run controls.