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The '''''Object Window''''' shows the ''attributes'' of an object. All objects have a class and identifier~-- a unique name of up to 20 characters. A variable also has a title, units, description, definition, inputs, outputs, and other attributes.
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== Opening ==
 
  
The Object Window toolbar button (or the F4 key shortcut) opens the Object Window for the currently selected object.
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The '''''Object window '''''shows the attributes of an object. All objects have a class and identifier — a unique name of up to 20 characters. A variable also has a title, units, description, definition, inputs, and outputs.
  
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[[File:Chapter1 40.png]]
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'''To open an object window:''' Here are some ways to open the '''Object '''window for an object '''X''''':''
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* Double-click '''X '''in a '''Diagram '''window.
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* Select '''X '''in its '''Diagram '''window and click the '''Object '''button [[File:Chapter1 41.png]] (or the F4 key shortcut) in the navigation toolbar:
 
[[image:ObjectWindowToolbarButton.png]]
 
[[image:ObjectWindowToolbarButton.png]]
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* Double-click the entry for '''X '''in the [[The Outline window|Outline window]]'''.
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* If a '''Result '''window for '''X '''is displayed, click the '''Object '''button in the navigation toolbar.
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* Double-click '''X '''in the '''Inputs '''or '''Outputs '''list of a variable in an '''Object '''window.
  
You can also open the object window by
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'''Returning to the parent diagram:''' Click the '''Parent Diagram '''button [[File:Chapter1 42.png]] in the navigation toolbar to see the diagram that contains this object, with the object's node highlighted.
* Double-clicking on the object in the Diagram window.
 
* Double-clicking on the entry in the Outline window.
 
* Double-clicking on an input or output listed in the object window.
 
 
 
== Returning to the parent diagram ==
 
 
 
Click the Parent Diagram Button on the toolbar to see the diagram that contains this object, with the object's node highlighted.
 
  
 
[[image:ParentDiagramToolbarButton.png]]
 
[[image:ParentDiagramToolbarButton.png]]
  
== Selecting Attributes to Display ==
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'''Selecting Attributes to Display''': An object may have many attributes, most of which are not of primary interest, and hence, are usually hidden to avoid distracting you from the more pertinent information. However, you may want to display other attributes on the Object Window, or you may wish to hide certain attributes. To control which attributes are displayed, switch to Edit Mode, then select '''Attributes...''' on the '''Object''' menu.
 
 
An object may have many attributes, most of which are not of primary interest, and hence, are usually hidden to avoid distracting you from the more pertinent information. However, you may want to display other attributes on the Object Window, or you may wish to hide certain attributes. To control which attributes are displayed, switch to Edit Mode, then select '''Attributes...''' on the '''Object''' menu.
 
  
 
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At the top is the '''class''' selector. The attributes shown for variable classes, module classes or functions are configured separately. Use the class selector to select the object types that you are configuring.  Double click on an attribute in the list to toggle the check mark.  Those with check marks display in the Object Window.  Those with stars also display, but cannot be disabled.
 
At the top is the '''class''' selector. The attributes shown for variable classes, module classes or functions are configured separately. Use the class selector to select the object types that you are configuring.  Double click on an attribute in the list to toggle the check mark.  Those with check marks display in the Object Window.  Those with stars also display, but cannot be disabled.
  
== See Also ==
 
  
* Analytica User Guide, Chapter 2.
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==See Also==
* Analytica Tutorial, Chapter 2.
 
 
* [[Diagram Window]]
 
* [[Diagram Window]]
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*  [http://analyticaonline.com/ana/Tutorial4_6_1.pdf  Analytica Tutorial, Chapter 2]
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<footer>User input nodes and user output nodes / {{PAGENAME}} / Attribute panel </footer>

Revision as of 00:59, 5 December 2015



The Object window shows the attributes of an object. All objects have a class and identifier — a unique name of up to 20 characters. A variable also has a title, units, description, definition, inputs, and outputs.

Chapter1 40.png

To open an object window: Here are some ways to open the Object window for an object X:

  • Double-click X in a Diagram window.
  • Select X in its Diagram window and click the Object button Chapter1 41.png (or the F4 key shortcut) in the navigation toolbar:

ObjectWindowToolbarButton.png

  • Double-click the entry for X in the Outline window.
  • If a Result window for X is displayed, click the Object button in the navigation toolbar.
  • Double-click X in the Inputs or Outputs list of a variable in an Object window.

Returning to the parent diagram: Click the Parent Diagram button Chapter1 42.png in the navigation toolbar to see the diagram that contains this object, with the object's node highlighted.

ParentDiagramToolbarButton.png

Selecting Attributes to Display: An object may have many attributes, most of which are not of primary interest, and hence, are usually hidden to avoid distracting you from the more pertinent information. However, you may want to display other attributes on the Object Window, or you may wish to hide certain attributes. To control which attributes are displayed, switch to Edit Mode, then select Attributes... on the Object menu.

AttributesDialog.png

At the top is the class selector. The attributes shown for variable classes, module classes or functions are configured separately. Use the class selector to select the object types that you are configuring. Double click on an attribute in the list to toggle the check mark. Those with check marks display in the Object Window. Those with stars also display, but cannot be disabled.


See Also

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