Simulating Real-Time Data

The Simulator has a variety of customizable points you can use to simulate real-time data. These points can be used anywhere real-time points are allowed.

Many example points can be browsed under Platform Services > Server Internal Simulator and then customized, or the point name can be typed directly with the correct syntax. ClosedView example

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Select one of the following behaviors for your point to read about the required syntax:

  • A predefined signal or pattern, such as a sine wave, ramp, or random values. Learn more
  • A constant value that never changes. Learn more
  • A string value that changes over time between a set list of values, such as colors or days of the week. Learn more
  • Simulated bad quality. Learn more
  • A writable holding register or system-wide variable. Learn more