Perhaps the easiest way to get a feeling of the simulator is to play with some of the predefined systems which are available in [File / Predefined] in the menubar. There you can find predefined simulations of orbits, coupled and double pendulums and a lot of other things. (See the adjoining figure.)
The status of the simulation can be switched between running and pausing by [Simulation / Pause toggle] (or simply press P). Paused simulation is convenient while constructing.
A simulation can
be restarted by [Simulation / Initialize] (or simply press I).
Read more about How to Construct in The Particle World.
Try the step-by-step tutorial: What happens if the gravitation is suddenly switched off?
Predefined systems in the menubar.
A
screenshot of the simulator (simulating the complicated motion of a double
pendulum).
(040103) Some new functions added:
1) Keep the M-key pressed and you can measure distances
2) You can change the color of the springs by adding a line for the spring in the config file, e.g. "Color: blue;"
3) You can add explaining texts in the simulator window, by specifying the text, the coordinates and the color in the config file, e.g.
| Text
number:0;
String:TEXT; Position X:140; Position Y:70; Color:blue; |
You can find received constructions on the constructions page (Updated 040906).