Add submodels to model instances on the Canvas

You can add submodels to existing model instances on the Canvas. This feature allows you to extend the standard library models without making local copies of or modifications to the standard library models. This ensures that all models in your simulation continue to receive regular updates and new functionality with each new software version.

This feature is also useful when you need additional submodels in some, but not all, model instances on the Canvas. For example, you can use the submodels in the Economics Library to add economic data and calculations to only the model instances that have feed costs, utility costs, or product gains associated with them.

You can add only the submodels that you have configured as replaceable submodels.

Add a submodel to a model instance on the Canvas

• Do one of the following:

  • In the Simulation Manager, right-click the model instance that you want to extend. Then, on the Add Submodel submenu, on the associated library submenu, select the desired replaceable submodel.

  • On the Canvas, right-click the model instance that you want to extend. Then, on the Submodels submenu, on the Add submenu, on the associated library submenu, select the desired replaceable submodel.

  • From the Model Library, press and hold Shift, and then drag the desired replaceable submodel onto the model instance on the Canvas.