Metis Smart Modeling - Variables
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== What is a variable? == | == What is a variable? == | ||
| - | A variable is a symbolic name given to some quantity, for the purpose of allowing the name to be used independently of the information it represents. The scope of a variable is local to the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] it is used in. On the other hand, its extend is limited to the | + | A variable is a symbolic name given to some quantity, for the purpose of allowing the name to be used independently of the information it represents. The scope of a variable is local to the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] it is used in. On the other hand, its extend is limited to the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Group_of_Rules|group of rules]] its used as an input or output. The value linked to a variable may change during the execution of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]]. |
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{{Note | {{Note | ||
| - | | In order to verify a rule or a group of rules for missing variables, use the "Validate" function available under to | + | | In order to verify a rule or a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Group_of_Rules|group of rules]] for missing variables, use the "Validate" function available under to "[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Group_of_Rules|group of rules]]" sub-menu. This functionality will display any errors appearing in the selected [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Group_of_Rules|group of rules]]. |
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