Metis Smart Modeling - Linked Values
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== 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 [[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. | + | 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 [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems#Model_Types|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 be 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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Offer type allows the Metis Smart Quote user to set the kind of offer which will be created in the application. The linked value functionality will allow the use of the select type as a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] in [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] and masks. | Offer type allows the Metis Smart Quote user to set the kind of offer which will be created in the application. The linked value functionality will allow the use of the select type as a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Variables|variable]] in [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] and masks. | ||
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