SIMulation Workbench on Windows

Accelerated Model Development in a Windows Environment

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SIMulation Workbench on Windows

SIMulation Workbench (SimWB) on Windows provides engineers with a Linux-compatible simulation development platform built on top of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2). This solution allows for efficient model preparation and testing within a Windows environment before deployment to Concurrent Real-Time’s RedHawk Linux-based systems

SimWB on Windows is designed for teams working on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), or man-in-the-loop (MITL) simulations, offering a consistent and scalable development workflow that reduces IT overhead and accelerates iteration.

Join Dr. Anish Anthony, VP of Product Management, to explore how SimWB on Windows enhances simulation workflows.

Technical Capabilities That Support Scalable Model Development

SimWB on Windows introduces a range of features aimed at simplifying and scaling the model development process. It provides engineers with tools and interfaces that replicate the RedHawk Linux environment while enabling local development, testing, and validation directly from their Windows machines.

Features Include:

Access both Windows and Linux toolchains within a single system. SimWB on Windows mirrors the workflow and behavior of Simulation Workbench on the iHawk system, ensuring development continuity.

Developers can run isolated instances of SimWB within WSL 2. This eliminates dependency on shared Linux iHawk servers and enables team-wide parallel development.
Local compilation, model testing, and debugging reduce dependency on dedicated real-time systems. This improves iteration speed while lowering system resource contention.

RedHawk Linux NRT is a version of the RedHawk Linux operating system specifically adapted to run within the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) environment. SimWB on Windows includes bundled installers for both RedHawk Linux NRT and SIMulation Workbench, ensuring a consistent and repeatable installation process across development teams.


Facilitates seamless data sharing between the Windows host and the RedHawk NRT Linux environment, allowing smooth transitions from development to deployment.

Includes support for the Logitech G29 steering wheel and USB joystick inputs useful for driving and flight simulation input testing, respectively.

Provides the libraries and infrastructure needed to test network communication and I/O within a simulation context.

Supports MLToolkit, PYToolkit, and C# API clients for configuration and control of the real-time host systems.

Practical Advantages for Teams Building Real-Time Simulation Models

SimWB on Windows is designed to reduce the operational and administrative burdens of early-stage simulation development. By shifting model iteration and validation to local Windows environments, teams can streamline workflows, minimize hardware dependency, and improve consistency across the development pipeline.

Teams can test and iterate locally before transitioning to the real-time iHawk platform, allowing for better resource allocation.

Eliminates the need for dedicated Linux machines during development, easing IT demands and support requirements.

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