Running an optimization as a simulation lets admins see what optimization results look like. Review results closely before setting up a recurring schedule.

The simulation feature also empowers admins to review optimization results before pushing the assignments to all resources, or to discard the results and rerun by adjusting optimization parameters.

How to trigger a simulation run

There are two ways to run an optimization request in simulation mode:

1. From the schedule board: Select a schedule board with the custom web resource for Resource Scheduling Optimization configured. Select theOptimization options, set the optimization parameters, and selectRun as simulation.

2. From the optimization schedule: Open the optimization schedule configuration and setRun as simulation toYes. Publish the optimization schedule, and then run it.

After reviewing the results a simulation run, you can apply or discard the changes.