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| − | = Training Resources =
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| − | === How can I learn more about using Analytica? ===
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| − | * Work through the ''Analytica Tutorial''. You can open it as an Adobe PDF document from inside Analytica by selecting '''Tutorial''' from the '''Help''' menu. The Tutorial is designed to help you learn the basics of navigating and running a model, and building a new model. | + | * [[/Reference Materials and Additional Reading]] |
| − | * Attend a 2-day in-person training course. See [http://lumina.com/consulting/seminar.html Analytica training] for dates, locations, and contents.
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| − | * Buy a Quick-start package: This gets you 4 hours coaching and help from an Analytica expert, via web-conference, phone, and email, at your convenience. The coach can give you tips, translate a spreadsheet into Analytica, review your model, and help you over obstacles.
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| − | * Review example models included with Analytica and others found within the Analytica Wiki.
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| − | * Attend [[Analytica User Group]] webinars.
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| − | * Watch for training articles posted to the Analytica Wiki.
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| | + | * [[/Sharing Models]] |
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| − | === Where can I find a consultant to hire for Analytica model building? ===
| + | * [[/Application Integration]] |
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| − | * Lumina can refer you to an modeling consultant to help you build a model, or build it for you. Lumina has a few experts available, and can refer you to one of our affiliates -- all of whom we have certified as Analytica experts. Call us at 650-212-1212 to discuss your needs. | + | * [[/ADE]] |
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| − | === Can you help me re-code an existing Excel spreadsheet? ===
| + | * [[/Application Issues]] |
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| − | Yes. Lumina and its affiliated consultants have a lot of experience translating Excel models into Analytica. Send us your spreadsheet in confidence, and we'll be glad to give you a quote.
| + | * [[/User interface questions]] |
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| − | == Finding Consultants ==
| + | * [[/Expressions - How to]] |
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| − | ===I am a consultant with Analytica modeling experience. Can Lumina help put me in touch with potential clients? ===
| + | * [[/Modeling issues]] |
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| − | Yes. Please call us at 650-212-1212 to discuss what you can offer. If you are experienced with Analytica, and have expertise in a particular domain, you may be eligible to join our Affiliated Consultants Program. We can then refer clients with appropriate needs.
| + | * [[/Types of Inference]] |
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| − | === How can I distribute my Analytica application for others to view or use? ===
| + | * [[/Editions, licenses, and installation]] |
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| − | There are several ways to make your Analytica models available for others to review or use:
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| − | * The '''Analytica Player''' is available free and lets users view and run Analytica models. Users can change inputs and generate results. They cannot modify the model structure or save model changes. You or your users can download a free copy of the [http://lumina.com/ana/player.htm Analytica Player]. | |
| − | * '''Analytica Power Player''': When your end users need to save inputs, access databases, etc.
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| − | * '''Analytica Web Player (AWP):''' AWP lets people view and run models via a Web browser running as Web applications. You can upload models onto a server, and control access to them. AWP is currently in early testing. Please contact Lumina if you want to learn more.
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| − | * '''Analytica Decision Engine (ADE)''': For custom front-end user-interfaces or web apps.
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| − | = Additional Reading =
| + | * [[/Licenses]] |
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| − | = Reference Materials
| + | * [[/Section 508 Compliance (VPAT)]] |
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| | + | * [[/Installer Issues]] |
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| − | = Application Integration =
| + | * [[/Troubleshooting]] |
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| − | == How do I import data from my Excel spreadsheet into Analytica? ==
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| − | Use either Copy/Paste (to copy the data once), or OLE linking (to link it).
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| − | Set up a 2-D table in Analytica having the same number of cells as your Excel source, then Copy/Paste or Copy/Paste link.
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| − | === How do I access data in an external Database? ===
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| − | Use DbQuery and related functions in Chapter 21 of the Analytica User Guide. You'll need Analytica Enterprise.
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| − | To query data from an OLAP server, such as Analysis Services, you'll need Analytica 4.0 Enterprise and will use the [[MdxQuery]] function.
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| − | === How can I call an external application from my model ===
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| − | * Use OLE linking for external applications that support it, such as Microsoft Office. | |
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| − | * Use the new (to Analytica 4.0) [[Function LaunchConsoleProcess]]. It provides a general facility to call an external application, pass it data directly or via a file, let it run in parallel or wait for it to return and get results via a file.
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| − | * Analytica does not currently provide a direct COM, .NET or Java object interface. But, ADE does provide an API for COM and .NET.
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