How To Work With Models With Metis Smart Modeling
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| - | | How to define models ? | + | | How to define models? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/7/71/VID_CreatingAModel.PNG'>File:Creating a model OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/7/71/VID_CreatingAModel.PNG'>File:Creating a model OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| Metis supports and enables the use of three different types of [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models | models]]: | | Metis supports and enables the use of three different types of [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models | models]]: | ||
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| Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|Models]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | | Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|Models]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | ||
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== Masks == | == Masks == | ||
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| - | | How to create a mask ? | + | | How to create a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/d/d5/VID_Creating_a_mask.PNG'>File:Creating_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/d/d5/VID_Creating_a_mask.PNG'>File:Creating_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| Metis Smart Modeling includes a complete "WYSIWYG" editor in order to create and design the masks which are going to be used by a Metis Smart Quotes user. This editor includes the standard graphical tools and formatting options. It is possible to set [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks#Applying_conditional_display_to_objects | conditions]] on the display of graphical items. | | Metis Smart Modeling includes a complete "WYSIWYG" editor in order to create and design the masks which are going to be used by a Metis Smart Quotes user. This editor includes the standard graphical tools and formatting options. It is possible to set [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks#Applying_conditional_display_to_objects | conditions]] on the display of graphical items. | ||
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| - | | How to insert a picture in a mask ? | + | | How to insert a picture in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/f7/VID_Inserting_a_picture.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_picture_in_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/f7/VID_Inserting_a_picture.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_picture_in_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| Adding pictures enables to give a more professional and user-friendly look to a mask. It also eases the task of the Metis Smart Quotes user. | | Adding pictures enables to give a more professional and user-friendly look to a mask. It also eases the task of the Metis Smart Quotes user. | ||
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| - | | How to insert a rectangle shape in a mask ? | + | | How to insert a rectangle shape in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/e/e0/VID_Inserting_a_rectangle.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_rectangle_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/e/e0/VID_Inserting_a_rectangle.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_rectangle_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| The use of graphical items such as a rectangle, circles, lines etc. enables to give a more professional and user-friendly look to a mask. It also eases the task of the Metis Smart Quotes user. | | The use of graphical items such as a rectangle, circles, lines etc. enables to give a more professional and user-friendly look to a mask. It also eases the task of the Metis Smart Quotes user. | ||
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| - | | How to insert texts and input fields in a mask ? | + | | How to insert texts and input fields in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/08/VID_Inserting_a_titles_%26_input.PNG'>File:Inserting a text and input field OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/08/VID_Inserting_a_titles_%26_input.PNG'>File:Inserting a text and input field OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| In a mask, an input field allows the Metis Smart Quotes user to type in a value which is then be used to generate the parts list of the selected system. An input field should be accompanied by a the text field. The text field is generally a description of the purpose of the field to help the Smart Quotes user in filing-in the input field. | | In a mask, an input field allows the Metis Smart Quotes user to type in a value which is then be used to generate the parts list of the selected system. An input field should be accompanied by a the text field. The text field is generally a description of the purpose of the field to help the Smart Quotes user in filing-in the input field. | ||
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| - | | How to insert a drop-down list in a mask ? | + | | How to insert a drop-down list in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/8/8f/VID_Inserting_a_dropdown.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_dropdown_list_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/8/8f/VID_Inserting_a_dropdown.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_dropdown_list_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| A drop-down list provides the Smart Quotes user with a list of pre-defined values to be selected. | | A drop-down list provides the Smart Quotes user with a list of pre-defined values to be selected. | ||
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| - | | How to insert a check-box in a mask ? | + | | How to insert a check-box in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/d/d7/VID_Inserting_a_checkbox.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_checkbox_in_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/d/d7/VID_Inserting_a_checkbox.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_checkbox_in_a_mask_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| A check-box provides the Smart Quotes user with the possibility to set the value of a parameter by simply ticking or unticking it. | | A check-box provides the Smart Quotes user with the possibility to set the value of a parameter by simply ticking or unticking it. | ||
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| - | | How to insert a radio button in a mask ? | + | | How to insert a radio button in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/3/32/VID_Inserting_a_radiobutton.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_radio_button_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/3/32/VID_Inserting_a_radiobutton.PNG'>File:Inserting_a_radio_button_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| A radio button provides the Smart Quotes user with a list of pre-defined values to be selected. | | A radio button provides the Smart Quotes user with a list of pre-defined values to be selected. | ||
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| - | | How to set conditions for the display of an object in a mask ? | + | | How to set conditions for the display of an object in a mask? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/02/VID_ActivationRule.PNG'>File:Activation Rule OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/02/VID_ActivationRule.PNG'>File:Activation Rule OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| To enable, disable or hide an object of a mask via display rules. | | To enable, disable or hide an object of a mask via display rules. | ||
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| - | | How to create a group of masks ? | + | | How to create a group of masks? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/f0/VID_CreatingGroupOfMasks.PNG'>File:Creating a group of masks OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/f0/VID_CreatingGroupOfMasks.PNG'>File:Creating a group of masks OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| Group of masks are used to embed related masks. Each mask of a group of mask appears to the Smart Quotes user in a tab. | | Group of masks are used to embed related masks. Each mask of a group of mask appears to the Smart Quotes user in a tab. | ||
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| Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|Masks]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | | Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|Masks]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | ||
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== Group of Rules == | == Group of Rules == | ||
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| - | | How to define a group of rules ? | + | | How to define a group of rules? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/ff/VID_Creating_a_group_of_rule.PNG'>File:CreatingAGroupOfRules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/ff/VID_Creating_a_group_of_rule.PNG'>File:CreatingAGroupOfRules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| A group of a rule is basically a container for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] that need to be executed for a specific [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]]. | | A group of a rule is basically a container for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] that need to be executed for a specific [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]]. | ||
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| Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Group_of_Rules|Group of Rules]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | | Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Group_of_Rules|Group of Rules]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | ||
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== Rules == | == Rules == | ||
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| - | | How to define a single rule ? | + | | How to define a single rule? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/c/c8/VID_Creating_a_single_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_single_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/c/c8/VID_Creating_a_single_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_single_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| The single type rule tests an input and calculates the defined output based upon a simple and logical relation. | | The single type rule tests an input and calculates the defined output based upon a simple and logical relation. | ||
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| - | | How to define a table rule ? | + | | How to define a table rule? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/6/66/VID_Creating_a_table_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_Table_Rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/6/66/VID_Creating_a_table_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_Table_Rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| This rule determines an output quantity based upon several ranges of input values. The rule enables to define several input ranges ('Q from' and 'Q to'). Each input ranges leads to a specific output value ('Q out') which is used as a quantity for the output (i.e. a variable or a position). | | This rule determines an output quantity based upon several ranges of input values. The rule enables to define several input ranges ('Q from' and 'Q to'). Each input ranges leads to a specific output value ('Q out') which is used as a quantity for the output (i.e. a variable or a position). | ||
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| - | | How to define an optimal rule ? | + | | How to define an optimal rule? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/0a/VID_Creating_an_optimal_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_an_optimal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/0/0a/VID_Creating_an_optimal_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_an_optimal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| This powerful rule enables the automatic selection of the best alternative depending upon the required output quantity and the price. This rule is particularly valuable when it is desired to select products in the case where one input corresponds to several possible output results. | | This powerful rule enables the automatic selection of the best alternative depending upon the required output quantity and the price. This rule is particularly valuable when it is desired to select products in the case where one input corresponds to several possible output results. | ||
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| - | | How to define a maximal rule ? | + | | How to define a maximal rule? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/3/3d/VID_Creating_a_maximal_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_maximal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/3/3d/VID_Creating_a_maximal_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_maximal_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| This type of rule can be used when several input values must be considered to determine the output. Each input value is used as a single criterion and Metis returns the highest found value has a result. | | This type of rule can be used when several input values must be considered to determine the output. Each input value is used as a single criterion and Metis returns the highest found value has a result. | ||
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| - | | How to define a formula rule ? | + | | How to define a formula rule? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/1/14/VID_Creating_a_formula_based_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_formula_based_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/1/14/VID_Creating_a_formula_based_rule.PNG'>File:Creating_a_formula_based_rule_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| This type of rule can be used when a mathematical formula must be executed to obtain a specific output. | | This type of rule can be used when a mathematical formula must be executed to obtain a specific output. | ||
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| - | | How to define an external rule ? | + | | How to define an external rule? |
| <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> | | <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> | ||
| 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 enable 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 enable 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' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/8/84/VID_Testing_rules_and_Group_of_rules.PNG'>File:Testing rules and groups of rules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/8/84/VID_Testing_rules_and_Group_of_rules.PNG'>File:Testing rules and groups of rules OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| All rules can be tested in various ways, either individually or as part of the group of rules they belong to. | | All rules can be tested in various ways, either individually or as part of the group of rules they belong to. | ||
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| Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|Rules]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | | Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|Rules]] from the Metis Smart Modeling manual for additional information. | ||
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== Variables == | == Variables == | ||
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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' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/1/1a/VID_Creat_a_variable.PNG'>File:Creating_a_variable_and_group_of_items_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | | <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/1/1a/VID_Creat_a_variable.PNG'>File:Creating_a_variable_and_group_of_items_OK.mp4</mediaplayer> | ||
| The variable holds a value. A group of items represents a container. The group of items may contain variables, positions, attributes or even other groups of items. | | The variable holds a value. A group of items represents a container. The group of items may contain variables, positions, attributes or even other groups of items. | ||
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| Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|Variables]] from the Metis Smart Modeling Manual for additional information. | | Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|Variables]] from the Metis Smart Modeling Manual for additional information. | ||
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== Linked Values == | == Linked Values == | ||
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| - | | How to define linked values ? | + | | How to define linked values? |
| <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> | | <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> | ||
| A linked value is basically a value given to a variable to be used as an input for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] or the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|masks]], depending upon a parameter of the offer or of the system. | | A linked value is basically a value given to a variable to be used as an input for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] or the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|masks]], depending upon a parameter of the offer or of the system. | ||
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| Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Linked_Values|Linked Values]] from the Metis Smart Modeling Manual for additional information. | | Please refer to the section about the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Linked_Values|Linked Values]] from the Metis Smart Modeling Manual for additional information. | ||
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== Debug == | == Debug == | ||
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| - | | How to use the debugging tool ? | + | | How to use the debugging tool? |
| <mediaplayer width='400' height='300' image='http://www.xpert-technologies.ch/mediawikidev/images/f/f3/VID_DebugTool.PNG'>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> | ||
| The Smart Quotes user must first generate a debug file then forward it to the Smart Modeling user. The Metis Smart Modeling user can then run the file to see and interpret all the models used in a given offer. | | The Smart Quotes user must first generate a debug file then forward it to the Smart Modeling user. The Metis Smart Modeling user can then run the file to see and interpret all the models used in a given offer. | ||