Step by 1
Advances the pattern by a single timestep.
Step by N
Advances the pattern by the current number of timesteps per render. This number can be set via Change Running Speed (see below) or by editing the render setting in the Info Pane.
Run/Stop
Starts or stops simulating the current pattern.
Run Faster
Doubles the number of timesteps taken between each render.
Run Slower
Halves the number of timesteps taken between each render.
Allows the number of timesteps taken between each render to be specified manually.
Reset
Restores the starting pattern, to re-run from the beginning.
Applies the overlays stored in the initial_pattern_generator section of the file, to generate a suitable starting pattern. Usually different each time.
Sets all the chemicals to zero.
Adds a new parameter, first asking for the name.
Delete Parameter...
Deletes a parameter, first asking for the parameter to delete.
Converts a formula-based rule to a kernel rule. This gives you more flexibility to change the rule in ways not supported by formulae, such as treating the neighbors differently.
Select OpenCL Device...
Opens a dialog so you can select which OpenCL device will be used.