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# Suspending and Resuming the Model

The model can be suspended at any time while it is executing, allowing you to inspect its state. Complete the following steps to suspend the model:

1. Open the Debugger sidebar, if it is not already open, by clicking on its name.
2. Click the Pause button, which is the first button from the left in the Debugger sidebar.
   While the model is executing, this button has a pause icon.
3. To resume execution, open the Debugger sidebar, if it is not already open, by clicking on its name.
4. Click the Resume button, which is the first button from the left in the Debugger sidebar.

   Alternatively, press `F8`.

   While the model is suspended, this button has a play icon.

Parent Topic Debugging Models

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