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Is it possible to have a dragable decision component that the true branch is accessed during simulation only?
The false branch is for when running of hardware.
I have set up a few flowcharts that work like this but there are a fair few steps involved.
Would be nice to drag a single decision branch instead.

Hi Martin,

That's a good idea. I'm sure Ben and Leigh know a few tricks, but in the meantime, here's a possible workaround...

1) Create a variable and set it to zero ("IsSimulating = 0").
2) Use a simulation event (e.g. Time::GetMillisecs) to set it to a value
3) Use an "if (IsSimulating <> 0)" decision to determine if you are simulating or not

I've not tested this, but it should work because step 2 will be ignored in the microcontroller code and so "IsSimulating" will remain zero when running on a device but will be set to a non-zero value when simulating.

Regards,
Steve.

Thanks Steve, and for reminding me to comment
I've done this with a "Simulating" property (value 0 or 1)
Set the property value in a Ev event Simulation Start,
and clear the property value in a Ev event Simulation Stop.
I think this idea came from Ben, so he probably does similar.
Leigh

Thanks Guys,
I have been following this post.
Just thought a more instant solution would be beneficial for all?

Hello,

Yes a great idea Martin,

Here's a quick go at a simple component complete with source.
I'll add an icon and a simple GUI and add it to the v8 release.

Inside the decision icon just add this code.
No = MCU, Yes = Sim Runtime

Hi Ben,
Just looked into this.
Do you have to add to flowchart, ,, & if using component?
If so, do you believe its easier than this?

Hi Martin,

You shouldn't have to add any of that.

It should be a case of add the component, Add the code to the decision icon. Job done

Thanks Ben,

Benj wrote:You shouldn't have to add any of that.

Woops Sorry, I did not see the words source, so thought Flowchart posted was an example.

Tested on hardware and working better than expected as did not need to add , So no need to memorise!
It works buy just using the the component: I will be adding Is Sim component to every flowchart that uses RX interrupt!