Metis Smart Modeling - Attributes
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== Attributes Sets == | == Attributes Sets == | ||
| - | As described above for | + | As described above for Attributes, each position can hold a single value for each attribute. In some cases, it might be relevant for one position to have different attribute values depending on the system in which it is used. Attribute Sets can also be used to set identical values to attributes in sets. If no values have been set specifically to the position, it will take the value defined in the attributes set. |
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| - | Attribute Sets can also be used to set identical values to attributes in sets. If no values have been set specifically to the position, it will take the value defined in the attributes set. | + | |
In the Attributes Set sub-menu, the user can define groups of positions which will inherit the same attribute values and can be made specific to systems. | In the Attributes Set sub-menu, the user can define groups of positions which will inherit the same attribute values and can be made specific to systems. | ||
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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 Attribute Sets 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 table. |
| - | === Creating an | + | === Creating an Attribute Set === |
| - | + | In the '''Attribute Sets''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new Attribute Set. When it is clicked, the '''Attribute Set''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. | |
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Here Metis Systems in which the Attribute Set should be active can be marked. Simply tick the check-box on the far left of the table to enable the Attribute Set for the system in the list. Untick to disable. | Here Metis Systems in which the Attribute Set should be active can be marked. Simply tick the check-box on the far left of the table to enable the Attribute Set for the system in the list. Untick to disable. | ||
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| + | | Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field. | ||
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| + | Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Attribute Set can be saved by validating the '''Attribute Set''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | ||
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=== Modifying an attribute set === | === Modifying an attribute set === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Attribute Sets''' 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 Attribute Set. Selecting a Attribute Set and clicking on it opens the '''Attribute Set''' 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 Attribute Set. Modifications applied to the selected Attribute Set will only be saved once the Attribute Set 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 an Attribute Set === | === Deleting an Attribute Set === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Attribute Sets''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Attribute Set. Selecting one or more Attribute Sets and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | |
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| - | + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Attribute Set is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | |
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=== Previewing an Attribute Set === | === Previewing an Attribute Set === | ||
| - | + | In the '''Attribute Set''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Attribute Set. Selecting a Attribute Set from the table and clicking on it opens the '''Attribute Set''' preview window. For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Attribute Set. | |
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| - | | | + | | 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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