Manage model references
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2024
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A model reference is a visual copy of a model instance on a subflowsheet. The model instance appears on both its original flowsheet and any subflowsheet that you add the model reference to. You can create multiple model references per flowsheet for a given model instance.
Each model reference has its own graphic properties, so you can change the appearance of the model reference on one flowsheet without changing the appearance on any other flowsheet. For example, you can flip the icon for the model reference on one flowsheet and any other model references for that model instance do not change.
Model references do not have independent variables or parameters. Any change that you make to the variables, parameters, or specifications for a model reference will propagate to the corresponding model instance and all of its other model references.
You currently cannot create model references for connectors. That is, connectors cannot appear on more than one flowsheet.
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Creating a model reference |
Select a single model instance, and then press Ctrl+C to copy it. Navigate to another flowsheet, right-click the Canvas, and then select Paste Reference. Note: Pressing Ctrl+V will create a copy of the model instance, not a model reference. Alternatively, you can right-click the model instance, and then select Copy to copy it. |
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Switching between model references in the simulation |
Right-click the model reference. On the Navigate submenu, select the flowsheet that contains the model reference that you want to view. The corresponding flowsheet opens with the model reference centered in the view. |
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Deleting a model reference |
Select the model reference, and then press Delete. Alternatively, right-click the model reference, and then select Delete. Deleting a model reference does not delete the model instance. |
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Deleting a model instance and all of its model references |
In the Simulation Manager, right-click the model instance, and then select Delete. |