# 3.5 Simulation

**Introduction**

The following steps will show how to use simulator in PIStudio.

**Operating procedure of offline simulation**

1. Click \[off-line] to open the simulation window;
2. Check HMI screen in window;

**Operating procedure of online simulation**

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1\) Click \[on-line] to open \[online simulation serial select tool];

2\) Select COM port in PC for link;

3\) Click \[OK] to open simulation window;

4\) Check HMI project in window

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**Note:**

If HMI project uses Ethernet communication, no need selects any port in online simulation.
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