The simulator feeds made-up passings into RaceLyx so you can try heats, race control and results before race night. It is off by default and switches itself off at every restart, so a real race can never be fed fake laps by accident.
Before you start
- Some drivers with transponders, for Event mode.
Step by step
- 1
Switch it on in Features
Simulator is under Analytics & Development. It appears in the sidebar under Settings once ticked.
- 2
Open the Simulator
The page is titled Decoder Simulator and warns that it feeds fabricated laps into the live timing engine.
- 3
Set it up
Quick mode makes up its own cars. Event mode uses the drivers registered for your event. Min Lap, Max Lap and Consistency shape the laps.
- 4
Start it
The header now shows "Simulated data" in amber. Open Practice or Quick Race to watch the laps.
- 5
Stop it
Restarting RaceLyx also stops it and hides it again.
Tips
- The header shows "Simulated data" in amber while it runs. If you see that on race night, stop it.
- Simulator sessions are marked in Results. The "Simulator sessions" filter and "Select all simulator sessions" make them easy to delete.
- Start and open Quick Race is the fastest way to see a race happen.
Troubleshooting
- I cannot find the Simulator.
- Switch it on in Settings, Features, under Analytics & Development. It is hidden again after a restart.
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