In Nodus the user has extensive control over the initial values of parameters. These are stored in the simulation data file, so that the simulation can be initialized with equilibrated values obtained from a previous simulation. The value of any simulation parameter can be viewed and manipulated by the user during simulations. On screen measurement of plotted results is possible. Several standard electrophysiology experiments can be set up.
Synapses can be preset to fire at specified times.
Ionic currents can be blocked selectively during the simulation to simulate antagonist application. Nodus can compute in the background, but one can also interrupt and afterwards continue prolonged simulations. Standard Macintosh printing of graphics and text is available. Graphics can be copied and pasted in other applications. Dialog window used to set up voltage clamps.