Viewing and Manipulating Model Parameters

All components in a model contain parameters that can be viewed. Parameter values can also be adjusted, and the model can then be executed using these new values.

Note: The configuration of certain process components (DOE, Monte Carlo, Optimization, and Six Sigma) can also be edited using the WebTop. For more information, see Deleting Models from the WebTop.

  1. From the My Models page, click the icon that corresponds to the model you want to access.

    Additional options appear.

  2. Click the View option that corresponds to the model on the My Models page, or simply click the model name itself.

    The model information is displayed on the Current Model page (the Current Model option at the top of the WebTop is highlighted).

  3. Select the component whose information you want to view using the navigation area on the left side of the interface. This area is initially shown in collapsed mode, but it can be expanded to show all components and subcomponents.

    Note: If you have only been given REFERENCE permission for the model, you will only see a Reference component, and you will have access only to the model’s root component parameters. For more information on using model permissions, see Setting Default Permissions in the Isight User’s Guide.

  4. (File Parameters only) Click the View link to access the file and change it as desired. Once you change it, you can save it and use it instead of the original file using the Change link. After you change the file, click Update Values to save your changes.

  5. View the input values for the parameters. For array and aggregate parameters, you need to expand the parameter by clicking the icon to view its contents.

  6. Change the input parameter values by typing the new values in the appropriate text boxes; then, click Update Values. Parameter values are automatically retained for future runs. Only the basic Isight data types are supported (Boolean, integer, real, string, and file). You must enter appropriate data for the data type.

  7. Click Configure Filter to control which parameters are displayed.

    A list of parameters appears, which you can manipulate to determine which parameters are displayed on the WebTop interface.

  8. Click Update Filter after you update the parameter list.

    Note: Default output parameter values are shown before the model executes. Once the model executes, the output parameters can be viewed.

    You are returned to the main parameters page, and the displayed parameters are updated.

  9. Proceed to one of the following topics for information on additional model viewing and execution options: