WalkMe Learning Arc simulations enables you to capture real workflows and build demo, practice, and test-mode experiences using the simulation editor, slide management, captured elements, shapes, blur tools, and version history to create interactive, secure practice environments.
Watch the video to learn slide editing, mode configuration, sharing and commenting, captured-element customization, and previewing simulations for realistic, learner-focused practice.
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Simulations in WalkMe Learning Arc content are used to replicate workflows for learners in demo, practice, or test modes, allowing them to experience tasks in a realistic, guided environment.
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Simulations in WalkMe Learning Arc let you capture real workflows and play them in demo, practice, and test modes. Simulations help learners understand processes in a guided, controlled environment.
Editing a simulation lets you modify slides, add visual annotations, and switch between modes. You can also adjust mode-specific settings and preview the experience from a learner’s point of view. Together, these tools make it simple to create detailed, interactive simulations that enhance the learning experience.
The Simulation Editor
The Simulation Editor enables slide-level modifications, such as managing slides, adding visual annotations, and switching between modes. It also allows users to adjust settings specific to each mode and preview the simulation as learners will see it.
Simulation Editing
This comprehensive toolset makes it easy to create detailed and engaging simulations, enhancing the learning experience.
Go to the simulation element in the learning content builder.
Open the simulation in edit mode using one of these options:
Select the simulation element, then select Edit Simulation in the toolbar.
Hover over the simulation element, open the Options menu, and select Edit.
The simulation opens in edit mode on a new page.
Simulations in WalkMe Learning Arc let you capture real workflows and play them in demo, practice, or test modes.
| Simulations Modes | Description |
 | Plays the simulation in a guided walkthrough format:
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 | Lets users try the steps themselves, with optional feedback for mistakes:
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 | Assess understanding without guidance:
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Note
Every newly created simulation will automatically default to Demo mode. Additionally, the simulation is a single asset file. When you switch modes, you’re only changing the editing view for that mode. Any annotations or edits to the simulation will appear in both Demo and Practice modes.
Demo Mode Settings
For demo mode, learners will view a simulation with automatic clicks. No user interaction is needed. Because of this, there are specific settings to adjust:
Display: Set how long each simulation slide displays (in seconds) before the learner is moved to the next slide.
Duration: Adjust the duration slider or enter a value.
Click Reset to revert to the default duration (optional).
Default success message: The type of message that is shown to learners after the simulation ends.
Title: Add a short, encouraging line.
Body: Add a follow-up message.
Click Reset to restore to the default message (optional).
Click Save to apply changes.
Practice Mode Settings
When creating a practice mode simulation, the learner is challenged with different, interactive activities created by the WalkMe Learning Arc builder. Because of this, we need to make sure we set specific error handling and success message settings.
In the simulation, the builder will set responses to incorrect attempts.
Default background action: Choose what happens on an incorrect click attempt:
Error Message: Show a message when the learner clicks on the wrong place.
None: Do nothing, the user has to click on the captured element to move forward.
If Error Message is selected, the builder has the ability to configure:
Title: Add a clear error heading.
Body: Provide brief guidance or a hint.
Bold text: Set the label for the action button.
Allowed attempts: Enter how many attempts are permitted.
Click Reset to revert to the default error handling (optional).
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When the user fails all allowed attempts, the error message will reappear with a Show me button. This button triggers an animation that demonstrates the correct action and moves the user forward to the next step.
Now that you can build engaging simulations, let’s focus on measuring learning and retention by creating assessments.