Simulation Time, Skewed

The skewed simulation time differs from computer system time when the simulation is run either faster or slower than real time. In order to preserve the proper slope on a trend when running faster or slower than real time, the time must progress faster or slower than normal and thus is skewed. This difference in speed can create a situation in which the time displayed on a trend or alarm is "in the future" or "in the past" with respect to the computer system time.