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@@ -108,13 +108,21 @@ sudo -u openflexure-ws openflexure-microscope-server --fallback -c microscope_co
 
 To start the simulation server:
 
+* Ensure all steps of the installation for your platform of choice are complete.
 * Activate the virtual environment that was set up during installation
 * Run the following command:
 
-    openflexure-microscope-server --fallback -c ./ofm_config_simulation.json
+`openflexure-microscope-server --fallback -c ./ofm_config_simulation.json`
+
+* Open the address displayed in the terminal in any browser.
+* To close the simulation server, return to the terminal and press `ctrl + c`.
 
 > Note: If you are using Windows, we advise running this command in PowerShell. If it doesn't work this, might be a permission issue on managed machines, in which case try executing the command in a CMD terminal.
 
+> Note: If you receive an error saying that port 5000 is already in use, you can specify a different port to run the simulation on using `--port`:
+>
+>    `openflexure-microscope-server --fallback --port 8081 -c ./ofm_config_simulation.json`
+
 A [full video walkthrough of running the simulation server](https://youtu.be/Z8verCqfj9s) is available on our YouTube Channel.
 
 You can find more information on using the simulation server in the [Simulation Guide](./simulation_guide.md).
diff --git a/simulation_guide.md b/simulation_guide.md
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@@ -2,6 +2,16 @@
 
 This guide walks you through running the simulation server for the OpenFlexure Microscope, along with useful tips for using the simulation features.
 
+The simulation server GUI is a copy of the GUI you would find on the hardware with a simulated sample you can explore. Most functionality included in the hardware operates on the simulation server. This includes:
+
+* Camera stage mapping and 'click to move'
+* Scanning and stitching*
+* Autofocus
+* Image capture
+* Stage navigation
+
+**Please note: the final stitch at the end of a scan currently doesn't work on Windows.*
+
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 ## Starting the Simulation Server
@@ -25,6 +35,20 @@ For a step-by-step demonstration, watch the [full video walkthrough on running t
 
 ---
 
+## Running a simulated scan
+
+To run a simulated scan, you first need to set a background image:
+
+1. Click on the settings tab on the left
+2. Navigate to the **Camera** settings under **Microscope Settings**
+3. Click `Remove Sample`. This removes the simulated sample from the camera stream
+4. Click on the **Background Detect** tab on the left and click `Set Background`
+5. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 to return to the camera settings and click `Add Sample`
+
+You are now ready to start a simulated scan in the Slide Scan tab.
+
+---
+
 ## Simulation Settings and Tips
 
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 If you need further help, reach out to the community on the [OpenFlexure Forum](https://openflexure.discourse.group/).
+