Metis Smart Modeling - Rules
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| - | '''Attributes''' | + | '''[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|Attributes]]''' |
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In the “Type” field, select “Single” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example, “Configure Memory.” | In the “Type” field, select “Single” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example, “Configure Memory.” | ||
The goal of this example rule is to generate the number of memory modules required based on the desired quantity of memory provided in a mask. | The goal of this example rule is to generate the number of memory modules required based on the desired quantity of memory provided in a mask. | ||
| - | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and attributes. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | + | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. |
Select “$Memory” from the list and confirm. | Select “$Memory” from the list and confirm. | ||
Click on the add button near the “Output” field. The same window from before opens, but it is only possible to select positions or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]. In this example a position is added. | Click on the add button near the “Output” field. The same window from before opens, but it is only possible to select positions or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]. In this example a position is added. | ||
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Additional comments can be entered in the box below the “comment” field if desired. | Additional comments can be entered in the box below the “comment” field if desired. | ||
Click on the “add” button for the “filter” section. | Click on the “add” button for the “filter” section. | ||
| - | A new window opens. It is possible to add positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]] or attributes. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | + | A new window opens. It is possible to add positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]] or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. |
In the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]] list, select “$HasRAID.” Then click on confirm. | In the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]] list, select “$HasRAID.” Then click on confirm. | ||
The variable is now added to the filter variable table. | The variable is now added to the filter variable table. | ||
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Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | ||
In the “Type” field, select “Optimal” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example “determine best license package.” | In the “Type” field, select “Optimal” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example “determine best license package.” | ||
| - | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and attributes. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | + | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. |
In the list below, select “$NB_Licences.” Click on confirm. | In the list below, select “$NB_Licences.” Click on confirm. | ||
Click on the add button near the “Q in” field. The same window from before opens, but it is only possible to select positions or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]. In this example a position is added. | Click on the add button near the “Q in” field. The same window from before opens, but it is only possible to select positions or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]. In this example a position is added. | ||
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Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | ||
In the “Type” field, select “Maximal” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example “Determine number of MS licenses.” | In the “Type” field, select “Maximal” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example “Determine number of MS licenses.” | ||
| - | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and attributes. | + | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. |
Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | ||
Select “$NB_Users” from the list and confirm. | Select “$NB_Users” from the list and confirm. | ||
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Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | ||
In the “Type” field, select “Maximal” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example “Determine number of MS licenses.” | In the “Type” field, select “Maximal” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule, for example “Determine number of MS licenses.” | ||
| - | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and attributes. | + | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. |
Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. | ||
Select “$NB_Users” from the list and confirm. | Select “$NB_Users” from the list and confirm. | ||
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Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | Click on add. A window opens where the new rule will be created. | ||
In the “Type” field, select “Formula” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter “Shipping.” | In the “Type” field, select “Formula” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter “Shipping.” | ||
| - | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and attributes. Select | + | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|Attributes]].” |
Select “weight” and click on confirm. | Select “weight” and click on confirm. | ||
Click on add again. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. Search for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] “$Shipping_Type.” Select it and click on confirm. | Click on add again. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]]”. Search for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] “$Shipping_Type.” Select it and click on confirm. | ||
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In the “Type” field, select “External” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule. For example, “Total Service Time.” | In the “Type” field, select “External” from the dropdown list. In the “comment” field, enter a name for the rule. For example, “Total Service Time.” | ||
The goal of this example rule is to provide two inputs to an external program. The program will then sum up the value of the inputs and provide the output to a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]]. | The goal of this example rule is to provide two inputs to an external program. The program will then sum up the value of the inputs and provide the output to a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]]. | ||
| - | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and attributes. Select | + | Click on the add button near the “input” field. A window opens where it is possible to select positions, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variables]], and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attributes]]. Select “[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|Attributes]]”. |
Select “Installation time” from the list and confirm. | Select “Installation time” from the list and confirm. | ||
Repeat the same steps, but this time select “Project management” from the list. | Repeat the same steps, but this time select “Project management” from the list. | ||
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* '''Contain Item''' | * '''Contain Item''' | ||
| - | By using the ADD button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] search for rules which contain a specific position, variable or attribute. Using the '''Used as''' options it is possible to refine how this object is used in the rule looked for. Either as a filter, an add-on value or as input or output values. In the case of objects being used in the rule itself, the application allows to specify exactly where it is used in the rule. | + | By using the ADD button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] search for rules which contain a specific position, variable or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes|attribute]]. Using the '''Used as''' options it is possible to refine how this object is used in the rule looked for. Either as a filter, an add-on value or as input or output values. In the case of objects being used in the rule itself, the application allows to specify exactly where it is used in the rule. |
** ''Rule Input or Output'' : Object used either as an input or an output of a rule. | ** ''Rule Input or Output'' : Object used either as an input or an output of a rule. | ||