How To Work With Models With Metis Smart Modeling
From Metis Documentation
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| How to define a group of rules ? | | How to define a group of rules ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:CreatingAGroupOfRules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:CreatingAGroupOfRules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| - | + | | In order for a fully configured Group of Rules (named and containing [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]]) to be executed it needs to be part of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]]. This task is done on the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] level. Either when creating one or when modifying it, Group of rules can be added to one or more [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]]. | |
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| How to define a single selection type rule ? | | How to define a single selection type rule ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_single_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_single_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
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| The single selection rule tests an input and calculates the defined output based on a simple logical relation. | | The single selection rule tests an input and calculates the defined output based on a simple logical relation. | ||
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| How to define a table selection type rule ? | | How to define a table selection type rule ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_Table_Rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_Table_Rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
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| The goal is to determine an output quantity within several ranges of input values. The rule allows to enter several 'Q from' and 'Q to' to determine those ranges. They each then induce a specific 'Q out' which will be used as a quantity for the output. | | The goal is to determine an output quantity within several ranges of input values. The rule allows to enter several 'Q from' and 'Q to' to determine those ranges. They each then induce a specific 'Q out' which will be used as a quantity for the output. | ||
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| How to define a optimal selection type rule ? | | How to define a optimal selection type rule ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_an_optimal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_an_optimal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
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| This very performing rule enables the automatic selection of the best alternative depending on the output quantity required and the related price. This rule is particularly appreciated in selecting products when one input corresponds to several possible output results. | | This very performing rule enables the automatic selection of the best alternative depending on the output quantity required and the related price. This rule is particularly appreciated in selecting products when one input corresponds to several possible output results. | ||
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| How to define a maximal selection type rule ? | | How to define a maximal selection type rule ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_maximal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_maximal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
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| This type of rule can be used when several input values influence a specific output. Each line will be used as a single criterion and Metis will return the highest result possible. | | This type of rule can be used when several input values influence a specific output. Each line will be used as a single criterion and Metis will return the highest result possible. | ||
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| How to define a formula type rule ? | | How to define a formula type rule ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_formula_based_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_formula_based_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
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| This type of rule can be used when a mathematical formula required to obtain a specific output. Each line will be used as a single criterion and Metis will return the highest result possible. | | This type of rule can be used when a mathematical formula required to obtain a specific output. Each line will be used as a single criterion and Metis will return the highest result possible. | ||
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| How to define an external selection type rule ? | | How to define an external selection type rule ? | ||
| - | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_an_External_Rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | + | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/e/ec/VID_CreatingExternalRule.PNG'>File:Creating_an_External_Rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> |
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| For very complex rules, an external file might be used to implement them in Metis Smart Modeling. The purpose of this rule type is to allow the development of algorithms which may not be handled in Metis. | | For very complex rules, an external file might be used to implement them in Metis Smart Modeling. The purpose of this rule type is to allow the development of algorithms which may not be handled in Metis. | ||
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| How to test rules ? | | How to test rules ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Testing rules and groups of rules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Testing rules and groups of rules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
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| All rules which have been created in Metis Smart Modeling can be tested in various ways, either on their own or as part of the group they belong. This section of the manual will focus on testing a rule by itself, for more information about other tests please refer to Checking Rules. | | All rules which have been created in Metis Smart Modeling can be tested in various ways, either on their own or as part of the group they belong. This section of the manual will focus on testing a rule by itself, for more information about other tests please refer to Checking Rules. | ||
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| How to create variables and groups of items ? | | How to create variables and groups of items ? | ||
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_variable_and_group_of_items_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Creating_a_variable_and_group_of_items_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| - | + | | A group of items represents a higher level than variables. It may contain variables, materials, and most importantly groups of items themselves. | |
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| How to define linked values ? | | How to define linked values ? | ||
| - | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Defining linked values OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | + | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/fa/VID_LinkedValues.PNG'>File:Defining linked values OK.mp4</mediaplayer> |
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| A linked value is basically a value given to a Metis Offer element in order for it to be used as an input for [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|masks]]. | | A linked value is basically a value given to a Metis Offer element in order for it to be used as an input for [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|masks]]. | ||
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| How to test ? | | How to test ? | ||
| - | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300'>File:Debug Tool OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | + | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/f3/VID_DebugTool.PNG'>File:Debug Tool OK.mp4</mediaplayer> |
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| Using Metis Smart Quotes to test a full [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]], importing the environment in Metis Smart Modeling and running the step-by-step execution on the it. | | Using Metis Smart Quotes to test a full [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]], importing the environment in Metis Smart Modeling and running the step-by-step execution on the it. | ||