Metis Smart Modeling - Attributes
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== Difficulty Values == | == Difficulty Values == | ||
| - | Based on the Difficulty Levels, the Difficulty Values are the effective "factors" to be applied to attributes. When creating such Values, the User can define on what the Value should be applied. Basically he can define if this "factor" should be applied to all available systems or to specific one; for all models or a specific one; for all attributes or a specific one. In the Difficulty Values sub-menu, Metis Smart Modeling displays a table listing all defined Difficulty Values. The table shows for each entry the System, Model Type and attribute on which the value is applied. It also show the Difficulty Level which holds the listed Value and the percentage to be applied. | + | Based on the Difficulty Levels, the Difficulty Values are the effective "factors" to be applied to attributes. When creating such Values, the User can define on what the Value should be applied. Basically he can define if this "factor" should be applied to all available systems or to a specific one; for all models or a specific one; for all attributes or a specific one. In the Difficulty Values sub-menu, Metis Smart Modeling displays a table listing all defined Difficulty Values. The table shows for each entry the System, Model Type and attribute on which the value is applied. It also show the Difficulty Level which holds the listed Value and the percentage to be applied. |
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=== Creating a Difficulty Values === | === Creating a Difficulty Values === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Values''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table/list allows the user/administrator to create a new Difficulty Value. When it is clicked, the '''Difficulty Value''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. | |
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| + | Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new ... can be saved by validating the '''Difficulty Value''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | ||
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| Please define a difficulty Level before creating any Difficulty Value, as the field is mandatory in the definition of a difficulty Value. | | Please define a difficulty Level before creating any Difficulty Value, as the field is mandatory in the definition of a difficulty Value. | ||
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=== Modifying a Difficulty Values === | === Modifying a Difficulty Values === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Values''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Difficulty Value. Selecting a Difficulty Value and clicking on it opens the '''Difficulty Value''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited. | |
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| - | For | + | For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Difficulty Value. Modifications applied to the selected Difficulty Value will only be saved once the Difficulty Value edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table/list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window. |
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=== Deleting a Difficulty Values === | === Deleting a Difficulty Values === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Value''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Difficulty Value. Selecting one or more Difficulty Value and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | |
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| - | + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Difficulty Value is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | |
== Difficulty Levels == | == Difficulty Levels == | ||
| - | In Metis Smart Suite, Difficulty Levels are objects which allows to pack Difficulty Values. These levels allow to User to define "factors" which will be applied on Attributes to raise its value when in an offer. For example, creating a Difficulty Level for "Installation" will allow the end-User to raise to complexity of installing the offered system or product on the customer's site. | + | In Metis Smart Suite, Difficulty Levels are objects which allows to pack Difficulty Values. These levels allow to User to define "factors" which will be applied on Attributes to raise its value when in an offer. For example, creating a Difficulty Level for "Installation" will allow the end-User to raise to complexity of installing the offered system or product on the customer's site by defining corresponding Difficulty Values. |
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| - | On the left-hand side of the window, a '''Search''' feature is found. | + | On the left-hand side of the main window, a '''Search''' feature is found. It allows the user/administrator to find Difficulty Levels based on various criterion. The search is triggered by typing a keyword or only a letter in the fields above the "Search" button and then click on it. The results are then displayed below. Selecting a line from the result list will automatically select the corresponding entry in the main list. |
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=== Creating a Difficulty Level === | === Creating a Difficulty Level === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Levels''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to create a new Difficulty Level. When it is clicked, the '''Difficulty Level''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. | |
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| - | In the top part of the window the User has to provide a name for the new Difficulty Level. This name can be provided in all languages available for the current version. The lower part is | + | In the top part of the window the User has to provide a name for the new Difficulty Level. This name can be provided in all languages available for the current version. The lower part is a large picture preview field. By clicking on it, an image selection window opens and allows to select the [[Description_of_the_Sub-Menu_Cliparts | Clipart]] to be linked to the Difficulty Level. |
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This window lists and shows all the clip-arts imported and defined as being available for statuses. If no proper image is available, the User can add a new picture to Metis Smart Suite simply by using the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPLUSButton.PNG|link=]]. This will bring up a MS Windows Explorer window which enable the User to select a pictures form his computer. In order to set the picture for the new Difficulty Level, the User has to double-click on the image. It will then appear in the '''Difficulty Level''' window. Validating this last window will save the new Difficulty Level in Metis Smart Modeling. It can then be used as a container for Difficulty Values. | This window lists and shows all the clip-arts imported and defined as being available for statuses. If no proper image is available, the User can add a new picture to Metis Smart Suite simply by using the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPLUSButton.PNG|link=]]. This will bring up a MS Windows Explorer window which enable the User to select a pictures form his computer. In order to set the picture for the new Difficulty Level, the User has to double-click on the image. It will then appear in the '''Difficulty Level''' window. Validating this last window will save the new Difficulty Level in Metis Smart Modeling. It can then be used as a container for Difficulty Values. | ||
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| + | Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Difficulty Level can be saved by validating the '''Difficulty Level''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | ||
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=== Modifying a Difficulty Level === | === Modifying a Difficulty Level === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Levels''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Difficulty Level. Selecting a Difficulty Level and clicking on it opens the '''Difficulty Level''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited. | |
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| - | For | + | For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Difficulty Level. Modifications applied to the selected Difficulty Level will only be saved once the Difficulty Level edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table/list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window. |
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=== Deleting a Difficulty Level === | === Deleting a Difficulty Level === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Levels''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Difficulty Level. Selecting a Difficulty Level and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | |
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| - | + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Difficulty Level is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | |
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=== Previewing an Difficulty Level === | === Previewing an Difficulty Level === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Difficulty Levels''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Difficulty Level. Selecting a Difficulty Level from the table/list and clicking on it opens the '''Difficulty Level''' preview window. For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Difficulty Level. | |
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{{Note | {{Note | ||
| - | | | + | | Edition of the information and properties displayed herein is not possible. If modification are necessary, the edition function described above should be used. |
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