Mainloop state

The global variable mainloop_state is used to control the main time synchronization loop in GridLAB-D's core. The main loop state can take the follow values:

INIT
This state indicates that the main loop has not yet completed initialization. Sometimes, initialization can take a long time, particularly if the GLM file contains complex schedules that need to be compiled. While in this state, the clock is typically set to INIT also.

RUNNING
This state indicates that the main loop is running. The clock should be expected to change as it advanced.

PAUSED
This state indicates that the main loop is paused. This should only occur if a) server mode is active, b) the pauseat time has been specified, and c) the clock has reached the pauseat time. The simulation can only be resumed by setting a new pauseat value using either the appropriate control message or directly setting the pauseat value to a future date/time.

DONE
This state indicates that the main loop has completed. This occur when the simulation is either at steady state or the stoptime has been reached.

LOCKED
This state indicates that the main loop is stuck because of a lock. This should never happen. If it does, then it is more than likely caused by an error that results in a deadlock.