Metis Smart Modeling - Variables
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== What is a group of items? == | == What is a group of items? == | ||
| - | A group of items represents a higher level than variables. | + | A group of items represents a higher level than variables. It 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 items . The can only be used as input. | 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. | ||