Metis Smart Modeling - Systems
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== Model Types == | == Model Types == | ||
| - | When a system is offered using Metis Smart Quotes, may need to create the offer based on type of "installation" it is intended for. For example, the system should be configured differently if it is a new installation or if the system needs to be upgraded. To define those "situations" in Metis Smart Modeling the Administrator has the possibility to specify as many as required Model Types. | + | When a system is offered using Metis Smart Quotes, it may need to create the offer based on the type of "installation" it is intended for. For example, the system should be configured differently if it is a new installation or if the system needs to be upgraded. To define those "situations" in Metis Smart Modeling the Administrator has the possibility to specify as many as required Model Types. |
| - | Those Model Types will then be used | + | Those Model Types will then be used by the applications to select which model should be applied in every case. For example, the end-user will be able the select a system and chose whether it is intended for a new installation, an extension (upgrading the system), a migration (converting an existing system to a new one) or simply for spare parts. |
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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 Model Types 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 Model Type=== | ===Creating a Model Type=== | ||
| - | + | In the '''Model Types''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to create a new Model Type. When it is clicked, the '''Model Type''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. The user simply has to provide a name in any of the available languages for the new Model Type in the window. | |
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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 Model Type can be saved by validating the '''Model Type''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | ||
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| All systems defined in Metis Smart Modeling don't need to have specific models for each Model Type. It is not a mandatory information for offers to be created. They can simply be activated without rules behind it. | | All systems defined in Metis Smart Modeling don't need to have specific models for each Model Type. It is not a mandatory information for offers to be created. They can simply be activated without rules behind it. | ||
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===Modifying a Model Type=== | ===Modifying a Model Type=== | ||
| - | + | In the '''Model Types''' 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 Model Type. Selecting a Model Type and clicking on it opens the '''Model Type ''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited. | |
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| - | + | For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Model Type. Modifications applied to the selected Model Type will only be saved once the Model Type 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 Model Type=== | ===Deleting a Model Type=== | ||
| - | + | In the '''Model Types''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Model Type. Selecting a Model Type and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | |
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| - | + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Model Type is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | |
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| All links based on a system and model relationship will be lost for the deleted Model Type. | | All links based on a system and model relationship will be lost for the deleted Model Type. | ||
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===Previewing a Model Type=== | ===Previewing a Model Type=== | ||
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| + | In the '''Model Types''' 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 Model Type. | ||
[[File:MSM-Systems-Model-Types-Preview.png|center|600x400px]] | [[File:MSM-Systems-Model-Types-Preview.png|center|600x400px]] | ||
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| + | Selecting a Model Type from the list and clicking on it opens the '''Model Type''' preview window. For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Model Type. | ||
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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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