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For Adding A Virtual Value source, select the Value on the option selection. Name is a descriptive name for your Virtual Value device Than select physical copy of you want to generate or you can create your own simulation data object.

Data Frequency: Define how often the virtual sensor should generate data. Configure sensor range configuration: Based on your device selection from catalog set ranges for sensors that can be used in simulations. You can select a randomize range or type a custom range for a given sensor. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.skysens.io/sources/virtual-sensor/simulation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.