diff --git a/tools/simulator_base.cpp b/tools/simulator_base.cpp
index 72b959c..3a90378 100644
--- a/tools/simulator_base.cpp
+++ b/tools/simulator_base.cpp
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ UI_item* Simulator_base::get_UI_item(std::string id) const {
 void Simulator_base::run() {
     // Start the timer
     p_timer.setInterval(m_interval);
+    run_at_startup();
 }
 
 void Simulator_base::stop() {
diff --git a/tools/simulator_base.hpp b/tools/simulator_base.hpp
index 5e79c91..7204ca4 100644
--- a/tools/simulator_base.hpp
+++ b/tools/simulator_base.hpp
@@ -70,6 +70,13 @@ class Simulator_base {
          *       Override this function in the derived class
          */
         virtual void timer() {};
+
+        /**
+         * @brief Run at startup
+         *       This function is called at startup
+         *       Override this function in the derived class
+         */
+        virtual void run_at_startup() {};
     protected:
         std::string p_name;
         std::vector<UI_item*> p_UI_items;