Metis Smart Modeling - Masks

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		+	In the “Modeling” menu, make sure to select the “Mask” sub-menu.
		+	Create a new or select an existing mask and then click on the “Edit” button.
		+	The mask designer window opens.
		+	In the mask editor, click on the “checkbox” icon in the toolbar.
		+	A “checkbox” graphic appears on the design board.
		+	The graphic can be resized by clicking and holding on the sides or corners.
		+	It can be moved anywhere on the design board.
		+	To deselect the graphic, click on the design board around it.
		+	Another way to deselect is to find it under the control menu on the left and untick the box.
		+	Notice that when the graphic has been deselected, the properties tab is empty.
		+	The graphic can also be edited using the properties section at the lower left-hand side.
		+	For example, set “X1” to 220 and “Y1” to 40 to modify its position.
		+	The graphic moves to the position specified.
		+	In the “Caption” tab, click on the edit icon.
		+	This opens a new window where the graphic can be renamed for all the available languages.
		+	For example, rename it “Available size,” then click on confirm to continue.
		+	The text is now updated.
		+	Now click on the “Link” tab.  A link is made to an entry in order for Metis to use the inputted field value in a model.
		+	Click on the “Add” button. This opens a new window where the user can link the graphic to a position or a variable.
		+	For example, select “variables.” Search for a position, for example, “$SelectChoice.”
		+	Select it and confirm.
		+	We now see “$SelectChoice” in the Link tab.
		+	Note: Only one link can be defined per graphic.
		+	The final step is to activate the graphic using the “Activation” tab.
		+	If unfamiliar with "Activation", please refer to the activation video.
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