The Orbital Stack Viewer allows you to duplicate a scenario, copying its geometry files and parameters into a new one.
This feature is ideal when testing design variations — for example, comparing multiple building forms, adjusting wind directions, or modifying terrain types. Instead of starting from scratch, simply duplicate an existing setup, make your changes, and run a new simulation.
How to Duplicate a Scenario?
1. Open your Project Tile:
- From your dashboard, locate the project tile containing the scenario you want to duplicate.
2. Access the Scenario:
- If already in the project, click the three dots next to the project name and select Scenarios
3. Duplicate the Scenario:
Click on the corresponding duplicate button to the right of the scenario you wish to duplicate.
4. Customize the New Scenario:
- Add or remove geometry (STL files)
- Modify simulation parameters as needed
- Modify metrics, as needed
- Click Edit in the Viewing Window
- Select the metrics you want to include, or deselect any you no longer need
- Make any other adjustments before running the new simulation
5. Review the Summary Screen:
- Review your new scenario name and the estimated simulation cost.
- Select your payment method — subscription, prepaid credits, or pay-per-use.
- Click Create
Your scenario is now created, and you are immediately brought into the viewer. Here you can simplify remove any geometry you plan to replace by clicking the X next to the STL to remove it, then reupload your new geometry
6. Next Steps:
For guidance on running simulations or adding geometry visit:
- Add New Scenario
- Knowledge Base for additional articles and tutorials