Metis Smart Modeling - Linked Values
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| - | The Linked Values section allows the definition of values to be linked to basic Metis elements like the types of offers, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|systems]] and variants used in [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]]. These values affect the masks and rules | + | The Linked Values section allows the definition of values to be linked to basic Metis elements like the types of offers, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|systems]] and variants used in [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]]. These values affect the masks and [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] used by the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] and allow them to use for example the type of an offer as an input in a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rule]]. |
== What is a linked value? == | == What is a linked value? == | ||
| - | A linked value is basically a value given to a Metis Offer element in order for it to be used as an input for rules or masks. The best way to describe this is trough an example. Two different offer types have been defined in Metis Smart Modeling. "New" which is to be used for complete [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|system]] offering and "spare parts" which is to be used when offering individual components. By affecting value for those two different types to a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]], this same [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] can then be used in masks and/or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] to have an influence on the execution of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]]. In this case, it would as simple as letting the Metis Smart Quotes user select all components to be offered instead of configuring them via the rules, but leaving the compatibility checking rules be executed. | + | 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]]. The best way to describe this is trough an example. Two different offer types have been defined in Metis Smart Modeling. "New" which is to be used for complete [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|system]] offering and "spare parts" which is to be used when offering individual components. By affecting value for those two different types to a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]], this same [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] can then be used in masks and/or [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] to have an influence on the execution of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]]. In this case, it would as simple as letting the Metis Smart Quotes user select all components to be offered instead of configuring them via the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]], but leaving the compatibility checking [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]] be executed. |
It is possible to link one [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] to each offer, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|system]] and variant type defined in Metis Smart Modeling. Thus enabling the administrator to modify the behavior of a single [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] based on those end-user selections or presets. | It is possible to link one [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] to each offer, [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|system]] and variant type defined in Metis Smart Modeling. Thus enabling the administrator to modify the behavior of a single [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] based on those end-user selections or presets. | ||
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'''Example of Use:''' | '''Example of Use:''' | ||
| - | Based on a unique [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] to configure a desktop PC, the services required to put together the machine can be disabled when the offer type "spare parts" has been selected. Simply add a rule using the linked value defined in the service [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] to disable the the "manufacturing" of the machine. | + | Based on a unique [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] to configure a desktop PC, the services required to put together the machine can be disabled when the offer type "spare parts" has been selected. Simply add a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rule]] using the linked value defined in the service [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] to disable the the "manufacturing" of the machine. |
== Creating a linked value == | == Creating a linked value == | ||