Compare the simulator to (PICkit 4, Snap). Let me know which of these would help you most! MPLAB® Mindi™ Analog Simulator - Microchip Technology
Write your C or Assembly code and build the project to generate a HEX file. Microchip Pic Software Simulator
Explain how to set up in the simulator.
Execute code line-by-line to observe register changes. Compare the simulator to (PICkit 4, Snap)