Metis Smart Modeling - Variables
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| - | '''Group of | + | '''Group of items''' |
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| - | == What is a group of | + | == What is a group of items? == |
| - | A group of | + | A group of items represents a higher level than variables. A group of items may contain variables, materials, and most importantly groups of items themselves. This higher level is very useful when assembling different types of variables. The value linked with a group of variable once used will be the addition of the values linked to its content. Meaning that if a group of items includes two different variables holding each 3 and 5 as values, the value of the group will be 8. |
| - | When used in a rule or model, it works the same way as a simple variable. The only difference is that the output of a rule (or add-on) cannot be applied on a group of | + | When used in a rule or model, it works the same way as a simple variable. The only difference is that the output of a rule (or add-on) cannot be applied on a group of items . The can only be used as input. |
| - | == Creating a new variable and group of | + | == Creating a new variable and group of items== |
Creation through the ADD button, definition of the name (syntax examples) | Creation through the ADD button, definition of the name (syntax examples) | ||
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| - | == Modifying a variable and group of | + | == Modifying a variable and group of items== |
Modification of the object can be done through the use of the EDIT button. Please refer to the definition of variables and/or groups for further information on the various fields which can be setup. | Modification of the object can be done through the use of the EDIT button. Please refer to the definition of variables and/or groups for further information on the various fields which can be setup. | ||
| - | == Deleting a variable and group of | + | == Deleting a variable and group of items” == |
| - | Deletion of a variable can be done through the use of the DELETE button. When deleting a variable or a group of | + | Deletion of a variable can be done through the use of the DELETE button. When deleting a variable or a group of items, its reference in rules and/or mask will be lost. Thus it is very important to verify if the deleted object is used anywhere in a model. |