Metis Smart Modeling - Masks
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| - | + | In Metis Smart Modeling, masks are one of the key elements of the modelisation. Masks are defined in terms of layout and functionnalities in Metis Smart Modeling and are then used in Metis Smart Quote for the users to define input values which will be then be used by the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] (logical part) to generate positions in an offer. | |
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Masks are defined in Metis Smart Modeling under the masks sub-menu. | Masks are defined in Metis Smart Modeling under the masks sub-menu. | ||
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Masks are the building blocks of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] which allow users to input value in order to influence the result of the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] calculation ([[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]]). This element can be used in the "material" and "service" [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] and will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes under the "Design" section of an offer. They will allow the Metis Smart Quotes user to easily configure the selected [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|system]]. | Masks are the building blocks of a [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] which allow users to input value in order to influence the result of the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] calculation ([[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Rules|rules]]). This element can be used in the "material" and "service" [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] and will be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes under the "Design" section of an offer. They will allow the Metis Smart Quotes user to easily configure the selected [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems|system]]. | ||
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== Consideration linked to using and defining masks == | == Consideration linked to using and defining masks == | ||
| - | When planning the design of a mask, or simply creating one, it is very important to consider the equipment used | + | |
| + | When planning the design of a mask, or simply creating one, it is very important to consider the equipment used throughout the organization. The most relevant aspect is the screen size of the machines used. Each screen has its own maximum resolution. For example, the sizes most commonly found nowadays are either 1280 x 800 or 1378 x 768. This means that the average width of the screens is around 1300. This should be taken into account when defining the width of the mask. It doesn't means that the designer building the masks will have to make calculation to check whether the mask will fit on the most common screens but that he should pay attention its own screen size, so that if his is above average, he keeps in mind that his users will have smaller screens. | ||
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Another aspect to the size of a masks is its length. Metis allows for the designer of a mask to make it about as tall as he wants. This is very useful when the information related to a set of parameter should not be split into several masks. But Metis also enable the creation of group of masks which have as a main goal to provide the designer with the possibility to created sets of masks related to a similar "subject" and structure them into tabs. Thus it is relevant to think about the size of one mask before designing it, as it could be a long one or one which is split into tabs. | Another aspect to the size of a masks is its length. Metis allows for the designer of a mask to make it about as tall as he wants. This is very useful when the information related to a set of parameter should not be split into several masks. But Metis also enable the creation of group of masks which have as a main goal to provide the designer with the possibility to created sets of masks related to a similar "subject" and structure them into tabs. Thus it is relevant to think about the size of one mask before designing it, as it could be a long one or one which is split into tabs. | ||
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| Instead of creating huge unworkable masks, please prefer creating multiple masks and placing them in a group of masks. | | Instead of creating huge unworkable masks, please prefer creating multiple masks and placing them in a group of masks. | ||
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== Creating a mask == | == Creating a mask == | ||