Starting a simulation

Composing the simulation scenario prompt

Every simulation starts with a prompt that describes the simulation scenario to Fabricate. The scenario has a central character, or persona, who is the focus of the scenario.

Here is an example of a very basic prompt:

Change to simulation approach, and generate an exchange of email messages and Slack messages over the course of a day between a development manager and a product manager about an upcoming new product feature. The messages discuss the design and the proposed staffing. Include a design documents in Google workspace.

A scenario can also be a more detailed Markdown file that you attach, with more specific details about the actors and events.

Creating the simulation workflow

To create a simulation workflow, you use the Simulation approach.

To change to the Simulation approach manually, click the mode indicator, then select Simulation.

Data Agent mode and approach menu with the Simulation approach option

The Data Agent can also automatically change to the Simulation approach based on your prompt.

To start a workflow, prompt the Data Agent and provide the scenario. For a shorter scenario, you can type or paste the scenario directly in the Data Agent prompt. You can also attach a Markdown file that contains the scenario details.

The Data Agent analyzes the scenario and asks any clarifying questions to guide it in the workflow creation.