Toolbars

The main toolbar provides quick access to common workspace operations. Buttons are organized into functional groups separated by dividers.

File Operations

• Open: Opens a file chooser to load a saved workspace from a .zip file.
• Save: Saves the current workspace. If the workspace has not been saved before, opens a file chooser.

Update Controls

• Iterate: Updates the workspace once (single step). Same as pressing the spacebar.
• Run/Stop: Toggle button that runs the workspace continuously until clicked again. Changes between “Run” and “Stop” states.

Coupling

• Coupling manager: Opens the coupling manager dialog, which allows creating and managing couplings between workspace components.

Component Creation

• Network: Creates a new Network component. Clicking opens a new network window where you can construct neural networks.
• Worlds: Dropdown button displaying a menu of available worlds
• Plots: Dropdown button displaying a menu of available plots
• Console: Creates a new console for command-line access to Simbrain features.

View Controls

• Bottom dock: Toggles visibility of the bottom panel containing Components, Terminal, and Performance tabs. See Property Tabs.
• Info panel: Toggles visibility of the side info panel that displays documentation and help content. Only enabled when content is available.

Iteration Display

To the right of all toolbar buttons is a display of the current iteration number. It can be reset to zero by double-clicking on it. While a simulation is running, an animated indicator appears to show that the workspace is active.