Option Library

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Overview

The Option Library allows users to create a global list of option mixes for their process.  Two tabs are located in the Option Library.  The "Options" tab provides an interface for defining option names and percentage values, while the other tab "Option Mix" is used for mapping the defined options to a specific model.

 

Creating, Editing, and Deleting Options

 

1.To create an option, simply click on the "Add" button located in the "Options" tab.  A pop up screen will appear asking you to name the option and provide a description (optional).

 

2.Click "OK" and you will now see the newly defined option in the "Option" list.

 

3.Editing an option is easily done by highlighting the option in the list and clicking on the Edit command.  Double clicking on the option will also allow you to edit.

 

4.To delete an option, highlight the option and simply click "Delete" on your keyboard or on the interface.  

 

 

Figure 1:  How to add a new option
Figure 1:  How to add a new option

 

 

 

Creating, Editing, and Deleting Option Values

 

1.To add an option value to a specific option, you must first have the option highlighted in the "Option list".

 

2.After it is highlighted, adding a percentage value can be accomplished by clicking on the "Add" command located below the "Option Value" list box.

 

3.A pop up window will now appear asking you to provide a name, description (optional), and the demand percentage for the option.  Once you have entered the required values for the option, click "OK".  Your newly defined option value will now appear in the "Option Value" list every time the specific option is highlighted in the "Option" list.

 

4.Editing  an option value is easily done by highlighting the option value in the list and clicking on the Edit command.  Double clicking on the option value will also allow you to edit.

 

5.To delete an option value, highlight it and simply click "Delete" on your keyboard or on the interface.  

 

 

 

Figure 2:  How to add an option value
Figure 2:  How to add an option value

 

 

 

Mapping options to specific model types (Option mixes)

 

1.All options must first be defined in the "Options" tab before they can be mapped to a specific model.  To map an option to a model, you must first click on the "Option Mix" tab located at the top left corner of the window.

 

2.Now, click on the "Add" command.  A window will appear asking for a name and description (optional).

 

3.Enter your information on the model/option mix and then click "OK".  Again, the newly defined option mix will be added to the list. 

 

4.Editing and deleting the option mix can be done by clicking on the "Edit" and "Delete" commands when the option mix name is highlighted.

 

 

 

 

Figure 3:  How to add an option mix 
Figure 3:  How to add an option mix 

 

 

 

 

4.Highlight the option mix name in the list and click on the "Select Option Values" command.

 

5.A window will appear allowing you to check a box next to the options you want mapped to this model type.  After you have selected the desired options, click "OK".  Notice that the option name and option value name will now appear in the "Mix Option Rules" list.

 

6.To  remove an option from a model, highlight the option mix name, click on the "Select Option Values", and un-check the box next to the option name.

 

 

 

Figure 4:  How to map an option to an option mix/model
Figure 4:  How to map an option to an option mix/model