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## 1. Start the simulator

In the top-right corner of IntelliJ, select the **Simulate Robot** launch configuration, then click the green play triangle beside it.

In the top-right corner of IntelliJ, select the **Simulate Robot** launch configuration, then click the green play triangle beside it. Click the down arrow if you don't see it.
<img src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cdeb67b8-27b7-4e70-886a-a6dda0f23fb8" alt="The Simulate Robot launch configuration in IntelliJ">

Your code builds, and then a new window called **Robot Simulation** opens.

### Another way to start the simulator

There is a chance that the **Simulator Robot** doesn't work. If that happens follow these steps:

1. Open the **Terminal** found at the bottom left
2. Type **./gradlew simulateJava**

It can take sometime for it to run the first time.

## 2. Connect your controller and enable the robot

In the Robot Simulation window:
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## 3. Watch the robot in AdvantageScope

1. Open **AdvantageScope (WPILib)**. It can take a while to start. The app name ends with the year of the WPILib version you installed, for example "AdvantageScope (WPILib) 2026".
2. Choose **File → Connect to Simulator**.
2. Choose **File → Connect to Simulator → Default**.
3. Choose **File → Import Layout...** and select `AdvantageScope_layout.json` from the top folder of your XbotEdu repository. This sets up tabs for viewing the robot.
4. Pick a tab at the top of the window.

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