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Patrick: /* Working with Groups of masks */

2013-10-03T13:57:10Z

Working with Groups of masks

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-	~~{{Note~~
-	\| Groups of masks can be edited and modified using the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]]. It will open the group of masks definition window and the user make any required changes. Modification will be stored once validated.
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-	~~To create a group of masks, first make sure to be in the Modeling menu then in the Masks sub-menu.~~
-	~~Click on the add button.~~
-	~~A window opens with a choice between “Mask” and “Group of Masks.” Select “Group of Masks” and confirm.~~
-	~~The “Mask Group” window opens.~~
-	~~Enter a name for the mask group, for example “Desktop (Group).”~~
	The two tables below the “Name” and “Comment” fields allow the user to definite the description of the group and of the different masks to be included in the group.		The two tables below the “Name” and “Comment” fields allow the user to definite the description of the group and of the different masks to be included in the group.
	In the first table, enter in the description for the groups of masks, for example: “Complete Desktop configuration.”		In the first table, enter in the description for the groups of masks, for example: “Complete Desktop configuration.”
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	Select the group of masks and click on the preview button to see how the group of masks will look like in Metis Smart Quotes.		Select the group of masks and click on the preview button to see how the group of masks will look like in Metis Smart Quotes.
	The tabs 1 and 2 have been configured accordingly.		The tabs 1 and 2 have been configured accordingly.
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		+	{{Note
		+	\| Groups of masks can be edited and modified using the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]]. It will open the group of masks definition window and the user make any required changes. Modification will be stored once validated.
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Patrick: /* Working with Groups of masks */

2013-10-03T13:52:45Z

Working with Groups of masks

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	== Working with Groups of masks ==		== Working with Groups of masks ==

-	A group of masks is a set of masks which could be related to the same subject, but which are presented in Metis Smart Quote under tabs which can be defined in Metis Smart Modeling. The whole principle of group of masks is to setup this layout. Metis Smart Modelling allows to define the name and the content of the group, basically a group is an entity which then links to different masks, which will then make up the group. Each masks linked to the group is then named in order to setup the tabs. And define the definitive layout in Metis Smart Quote.	+	A group of masks is a set of masks which could be related to the same subject, but which are presented in Metis Smart Quote under tabs which can be defined in Metis Smart Modeling. The whole principle of group of masks is to setup this layout. Metis Smart Modelling allows to define the name and the content of the group, basically a group is an entity which then links to different masks, which will then make up the group. Each masks linked to the group is then named in order to setup the tabs. And define the definitive layout in Metis Smart Quote. Defining the tabs displayed in Metis Smart Quotes is done by linking masks to the group. For each tab displayed at the bottom of the window, a mask can be selected. Each tab can also hold a description which will be displayed in the tab title in Metis Smart Quotes.


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	In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Masks” sub-menu. Click on “Add" . This opens a window asking which type of mask to create, a selection can done between a "simple" mask and a Group of masks. Select “Group of Masks,” and confirm. A window opens which allows to define the new group of masks and its properties. Enter a name for the new group of masks; for example, name it “Desktop (Group)”. In the bottom table, all the masks to be included in the group can be selected and a display name can be given to all of them. Confirm to save the new mask. The new mask is shown in the list.		In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Masks” sub-menu. Click on “Add" . This opens a window asking which type of mask to create, a selection can done between a "simple" mask and a Group of masks. Select “Group of Masks,” and confirm. A window opens which allows to define the new group of masks and its properties. Enter a name for the new group of masks; for example, name it “Desktop (Group)”. In the bottom table, all the masks to be included in the group can be selected and a display name can be given to all of them. Confirm to save the new mask. The new mask is shown in the list.

-	* '''Name''' (mandatory) : name ~~for~~ the group of masks ~~must be given.~~	+	* '''Name''' (mandatory) : name defining the group of masks
-	* '''Comment''' : Remarks are intended for internal use only and will not be ~~accessible~~ in Metis Smart Quotes.	+	* '''Comment''' : Remarks are intended for internal use only and will not be visible in Metis Smart Quotes.
	* '''Description''' : description for the group of masks, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages.		* '''Description''' : description for the group of masks, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages.
-	* '''Help file''' : file with information about the masks contained in the group and the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]]can be linked to the group of masks. An icon will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes in order for the user to view the file within the application.	+	* '''Help file''' : file with information about the masks contained in the group and the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] can be linked to the group of masks. An icon will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes in order for the user to view the file within the application.
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-	Defining the tabs displayed in Metis Smart Quotes is done by linking masks to the group. For each tab displayed at the bottom of the window, a mask can be selected. Each tab can also hold a description which will be displayed in the tab title in Metis Smart Quotes.	+


	{{Note		{{Note
-	\| Groups of masks can be edited and modified using the ~~EDIT~~ button. It will open the group of masks definition window and the user make any required changes. Modification will be stored once validated.	+	\| Groups of masks can be edited and modified using the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]]. It will open the group of masks definition window and the user make any required changes. Modification will be stored once validated.
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	Select the group of masks and click on the preview button to see how the group of masks will look like in Metis Smart Quotes.		Select the group of masks and click on the preview button to see how the group of masks will look like in Metis Smart Quotes.
	The tabs 1 and 2 have been configured accordingly.		The tabs 1 and 2 have been configured accordingly.
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Patrick at 13:12, 3 October 2013

2013-10-03T13:12:11Z

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	\| Consider deactivating a mask instead of deleting it in the first time, as information it contains could be used elsewhere.		\| Consider deactivating a mask instead of deleting it in the first time, as information it contains could be used elsewhere.
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	== Modifying a mask ==		== Modifying a mask ==
-	In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Mask” sub-menu. Select the mask to be modified from the list. Click on the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]]. The mask editor window opens up with the selected mask displayed in the design board. Please refer to the section above for information about editing a mask and using the available ~~opbjects~~. Changes will be stored only when the window is validated. To do this, click on the confirmation button [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]].	+
		+	In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Mask” sub-menu. Select the mask to be modified from the list. Click on the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]]. The mask editor window opens up with the selected mask displayed in the design board. Please refer to the section above for information about editing a mask and using the available objects. Changes will be stored only when the window is validated. To do this, click on the confirmation button [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]].


-	~~TO ADD : working in a team~~

	== Working with Groups of masks ==		== Working with Groups of masks ==
-	A group of masks is a set of masks which could be related to the same subject, but which are presented in Metis Smart Quote under tabs which can be defined in Metis Smart ~~Quote~~. The whole principle of group of masks is to setup this layout. Metis Smart Modelling allows to define the name and the content of the group, basically a group is an entity which then links to different masks, which will then make up the group. Each masks linked to the group is then named in order to setup the tabs. And define the definitive layout in Metis Smart Quote.	+
		+	A group of masks is a set of masks which could be related to the same subject, but which are presented in Metis Smart Quote under tabs which can be defined in Metis Smart Modeling. The whole principle of group of masks is to setup this layout. Metis Smart Modelling allows to define the name and the content of the group, basically a group is an entity which then links to different masks, which will then make up the group. Each masks linked to the group is then named in order to setup the tabs. And define the definitive layout in Metis Smart Quote.


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	In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Masks” sub-menu. Click on “Add" . This opens a window asking which type of mask to create, a selection can done between a "simple" mask and a Group of masks. Select “Group of Masks,” and confirm. A window opens which allows to define the new group of masks and its properties. Enter a name for the new group of masks; for example, name it “Desktop (Group)”. In the bottom table, all the masks to be included in the group can be selected and a display name can be given to all of them. Confirm to save the new mask. The new mask is shown in the list.		In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Masks” sub-menu. Click on “Add" . This opens a window asking which type of mask to create, a selection can done between a "simple" mask and a Group of masks. Select “Group of Masks,” and confirm. A window opens which allows to define the new group of masks and its properties. Enter a name for the new group of masks; for example, name it “Desktop (Group)”. In the bottom table, all the masks to be included in the group can be selected and a display name can be given to all of them. Confirm to save the new mask. The new mask is shown in the list.

-	* '''Name''' (mandatory)	+	* '''Name''' (mandatory) : name for the group of masks must be given.
-	A name for the group of masks must be given.	+	* '''Comment''' : Remarks are intended for internal use only and will not be accessible in Metis Smart Quotes.
-	* '''Comment'''	+	* '''Description''' : description for the group of masks, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages.
-	Remarks are intended for internal use only and will not be accessible in Metis Smart Quotes.	+	* '''Help file''' : file with information about the masks contained in the group and the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]]can be linked to the group of masks. An icon will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes in order for the user to view the file within the application.
-	* '''Description'''	+
-	A description for the group of masks, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages.	+
-	* '''Help file'''	+
-	A file with information about the masks contained in the group and the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]]can be linked to the group of masks. An icon will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes in order for the user to view the file within the application.	+

Patrick: /* Creating a Mask */

2013-10-03T13:10:13Z

Creating a Mask

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Patrick: /* Creating a mask */

2013-10-03T13:01:02Z

Creating a mask

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Patrick at 12:44, 3 October 2013

2013-10-03T12:44:43Z

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-	~~Description~~ of the ~~different functionalities and their impact on~~ the ~~other windows/menus~~ of Metis.	+	In Metis Smart Modeling, masks are one of the key elements of the modelisation. Masks are defined in terms of layout and functionnalities in Metis Smart Modeling and are then used in Metis Smart Quote for the users to define input values which will be then be used by the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|models]] (logical part) to generate positions in an offer.

-	~~== What is a mask? ==~~
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-	In Metis Smart Modeling, masks are one of the building blocks of the modelisation. Masks are defined in terms of layout and functionnalities in Metis Smart Modeling and are then used in Metis Smart Quote for the users to define input values which will be then be used by the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|models]] (logical part) to generate positions in an offer.

	Masks are defined in Metis Smart Modeling under the masks sub-menu.		Masks are defined in Metis Smart Modeling under the masks sub-menu.
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-	~~== How is it used? ==~~	+
	Masks are the building blocks of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] which allow users to input value in order to influence the result of the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] calculation ([[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules\|rules]]). This element can be used in the "material" and "service" [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] and will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes under the "Design" section of an offer. They will allow the Metis Smart Quotes user to easily configure the selected [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems\|system]].		Masks are the building blocks of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] which allow users to input value in order to influence the result of the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] calculation ([[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules\|rules]]). This element can be used in the "material" and "service" [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models\|model]] and will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes under the "Design" section of an offer. They will allow the Metis Smart Quotes user to easily configure the selected [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems\|system]].

-	~~Link to Metis Smart Quote~~	+

	== Consideration linked to using and defining masks ==		== Consideration linked to using and defining masks ==
-	When planning the design of a mask, or simply creating one, it is very important to consider the equipment used in throughout the organization. The most relevant aspect is the screen size of the ~~machine~~ used. Each screen has its own maximum resolution. For example, the sizes most commonly found nowadays are either 1280 x 800 or 1378 x 768. This means that the average width of the screens is around 1300. This should be taken into account when defining the width of the mask. It doesn't means that the designer building the masks will have to make calculation to check whether the mask will fit on the most common screens but that he should pay attention its own screen size, so that if his is above average, he keeps in mind that his users will have smaller screens.	+
		+	When planning the design of a mask, or simply creating one, it is very important to consider the equipment used throughout the organization. The most relevant aspect is the screen size of the machines used. Each screen has its own maximum resolution. For example, the sizes most commonly found nowadays are either 1280 x 800 or 1378 x 768. This means that the average width of the screens is around 1300. This should be taken into account when defining the width of the mask. It doesn't means that the designer building the masks will have to make calculation to check whether the mask will fit on the most common screens but that he should pay attention its own screen size, so that if his is above average, he keeps in mind that his users will have smaller screens.
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	Another aspect to the size of a masks is its length. Metis allows for the designer of a mask to make it about as tall as he wants. This is very useful when the information related to a set of parameter should not be split into several masks. But Metis also enable the creation of group of masks which have as a main goal to provide the designer with the possibility to created sets of masks related to a similar "subject" and structure them into tabs. Thus it is relevant to think about the size of one mask before designing it, as it could be a long one or one which is split into tabs.		Another aspect to the size of a masks is its length. Metis allows for the designer of a mask to make it about as tall as he wants. This is very useful when the information related to a set of parameter should not be split into several masks. But Metis also enable the creation of group of masks which have as a main goal to provide the designer with the possibility to created sets of masks related to a similar "subject" and structure them into tabs. Thus it is relevant to think about the size of one mask before designing it, as it could be a long one or one which is split into tabs.
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	\| Instead of creating huge unworkable masks, please prefer creating multiple masks and placing them in a group of masks.		\| Instead of creating huge unworkable masks, please prefer creating multiple masks and placing them in a group of masks.
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	== Creating a mask ==		== Creating a mask ==

Ibrahim: Video Cover

2012-10-02T13:34:14Z

Video Cover

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	{{Video		{{Video
-	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/~~index.php~~/~~File:~~VID_ActivationRule.PNG'>File:Activation Rule OK.mp4</mediaplayer>	+	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/02/VID_ActivationRule.PNG'>File:Activation Rule OK.mp4</mediaplayer>
	\| Defining conditional display rules and applying them to an existing mask.		\| Defining conditional display rules and applying them to an existing mask.
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Patrick: /* Applying conditional display to objects */

2012-03-19T12:06:16Z

Applying conditional display to objects

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	{{Video		{{Video
-	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Activation Rule OK.mp4</mediaplayer>	+	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/index.php/File:VID_ActivationRule.PNG'>File:Activation Rule OK.mp4</mediaplayer>
	\| Defining conditional display rules and applying them to an existing mask.		\| Defining conditional display rules and applying them to an existing mask.
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Patrick: /* Radio Buttons */

2012-03-19T12:04:17Z

Radio Buttons

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	{{Video		{{Video
-	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Inserting_a_radio_button_OK.mp4</mediaplayer>	+	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/3/32/VID_Inserting_a_radiobutton.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_radio_button_OK.mp4</mediaplayer>
	\| Limits and default configurations of all the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems\|systems]] included in the group will be used when executing the group in Metis Smart Quote.		\| Limits and default configurations of all the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems\|systems]] included in the group will be used when executing the group in Metis Smart Quote.
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	===== Sliders =====		===== Sliders =====

Patrick: /* Check-boxes */

2012-03-19T12:02:02Z

Check-boxes

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	{{Video		{{Video
-	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Inserting_a_checkbox_in_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer>	+	\| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/d/d7/VID_Inserting_a_checkbox.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_checkbox_in_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer>
	\| Inserting and setting-up a check-box in a mask.		\| Inserting and setting-up a check-box in a mask.
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