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title: Manage Simulations
slug: manage-simulations
createdAt: 2026-09-07T12:12:44.919Z
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SimFlow provides a centralized way to manage the simulations you create from the **Authorship** page. Once a simulation has been created, you can continue refining its configuration, create a separate copy for further customisation, or manage simulations based on their current use. You can also archive simulations to remove them from active use, restore archived simulations when needed, or permanently delete simulations that are no longer required.
The following sections explain each simulation management option in detail.
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## Open Simulation
Opening a simulation provides access to its existing configuration and authoring sections. You can review the simulation details and make changes to its content or settings when updates are required.
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Use the interactive walkthrough below to see how to open a simulation:
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## Duplicate Simulation
Duplicating a simulation creates a separate copy that can be customized independently. This is useful when an existing simulation provides a suitable starting point for a new scenario or when you want to make changes without affecting the original simulation.
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**Note:** Changes made to the duplicated simulation do not affect the original simulation.
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A new copy of the simulation is created as a **Draft**, allowing you to make changes and customise it independently of the original simulation.
Use the interactive walkthrough below to see how to duplicate a simulation:
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## Archive Simulation
Archiving allows you to remove a simulation from the active simulations list without permanently deleting it. This is useful for simulations that are no longer in active use but may need to be retained or restored later.
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**Info:** Archived simulations can be viewed again by selecting **Archived** from the status filter on the Authorship page.
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Use the interactive walkthrough below to see how to archive a simulation:
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## Restore Simulation
Restoring a simulation makes an archived simulation active again. This allows a previously archived simulation to be brought back when it is needed for further use or management.
Use the interactive walkthrough below to see how to restore a simulation:
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## Delete Simulation
Deleting a simulation permanently removes it from SimFlow. This action should be used only when the simulation is no longer required and does not need to be retained for future use.
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**Warning:** Deleting a simulation permanently removes it and cannot be undone.
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Use the interactive walkthrough below to see how to delete a simulation:
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