gLife's options

gLife has three main menus, explained below:

The file menu

Parts of this menu are only accessible at different times.

Start simulation

Starts a new simulation. The only menu option which is accessible initially. It is only accessible when no simulation is running: either actively, or paused.

Restart simulation

Restarts the simulation from turn one again, using the same animals and terrain. It is only available when a simulation is running but has been paused.

End simulation

Ends the simulation and clears the grid.

Exit

What it says. Exits gLife and closes the window. This option is always available.

The settings menu

There is only one option available on the Settings Menu: that of Preferences. See the section about things to fiddle with for details.

The help menu

There are two options on the Help Menu:

gLife Documentation

This option is what brought you to this guide to gLife. Well, probably.

About

This option brings up a dialogue box with information about gLife: its author, copyright details, version number, and website location.