Token simulation

Token simulation

In the Design mode of the Modeler, token simulation provides a way to explore BPMN execution semantics by allowing you to play, pause, and step through processes, mimicking the behavior of a BPMN 2.0 compliant engine.

Token simulation serves as an educational tool for BPMN, rather than a complete BPMN engine.

Turn on/off

First, open your BPMN diagram in Modeler and switch to Design mode.

To turn the feature on/off, use the Token Simulation toggle (or the keyboard shortcut T inside the canvas). The modeling features will not work while you are in token simulation mode.

Token simulation base

Start simulation

The simulation can be started by triggering an event using the corresponding button:

Token simulation start

Token simulation palette

The palette on the left side provides the following controls:

Token simulation palette

  1. Play/pause simulation

  2. Reset simulation

  3. Show simulation log Token simulation logs

Animation speed palette

The speed of the simulation can be changed using the controls in the bottom palette:

Token simulation speed