# 4.8. Controlling the Simulation

The present section describes how to control the progression of a simulation. Specifically, Solution Control discusses how to set up a solution control description to progress the solution, Solution Options discusses options that augment the behavior of the simulation, and Time Step Selection provides details and guidance on how to select a time-stepping strategy and value.

- 4.8.1. Solution Control
  - 4.8.1.1. Steady Analysis
  - 4.8.1.2. Transient Analysis
  - 4.8.1.3. Variable Initialization
- 4.8.2. Solution Options
- 4.8.3. Time Step Selection
  - 4.8.3.1. Initial Time Step Selection
  - 4.8.3.2. Fixed Time Step Selection
  - 4.8.3.3. Adaptive Time Step Selection