# Enabling a Simulation Device

Before beginning, add the simulation device.

- For Cameras, right-click the Cameras node and select Add > 'Image File' Device.
- For a Cognex Communications Card, right-click the Cognex Communications Cards node and select Add > 'CC24 Simulator' Device.

1. Right-click the Camera or Cognex Communications Card Device that you want to simulate, and from the right-click menu, select Simulate.

2. This will open the Select Simulation Device dialog.

3. Select the simulation device from the list in the dialog, and press the Accept button.

4. The name of the real device will now be appended with the simulation device name in the Project Explorer.