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title: Create a New Simulation
slug: create-a-new-simulation
createdAt: 2026-09-07T12:11:59.467Z
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SimFlow allows you to create your own simulations based on the **scenarios and learning objectives** you want learners to practise. You can build a simulation around a specific character and situation, then configure how the AI character should interact with learners during the conversation.
You can create a simulation in two ways: start with a **new simulation** and configure it from scratch, or start from an **existing simulation** and use it as the foundation for an editable copy. This gives you flexibility to either design a completely new learning experience or adapt an existing scenario to meet your requirements.
Let’s get started 🚀
Use the walkthrough below to create a new simulation.
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**Note: **Creating a simulation does not by itself make it available to learners. Complete the required configuration and publishing steps before publishing the simulation.
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**Info: **When you create a simulation, SimFlow creates a dedicated authoring workspace. The simulation remains in **Draft **while you configure and test it, allowing you to complete the required sections before publishing it for learners.
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## Start from an existing simulation
If you want to reuse an existing scenario rather than build one from scratch, you can create an editable copy of a simulation from your library.
This option is useful when an existing simulation provides a suitable starting point and you only need to adapt its content or configuration for a different learning objective, audience, or use case.
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**Note: **The copied simulation is **not linked to the original simulation**. Changes made to your copy do not affect the original, and later changes to the original are not automatically applied to your copy.
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## Next Steps
After creating the simulation, continue to **[Build Simulation](docId:-X522JTr0eqMLJwz25ust)** to configure the simulation's Identity, Scenario, Additional Information, Internal Character Details, Appearance, Voice & Audio, and Settings.