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trainingtutorial:samm_concepts_and_mechanics [2014/08/13 12:23]
marcus.williams [Troubleshooting]
trainingtutorial:samm_concepts_and_mechanics [2014/09/22 15:14]
marcus.williams [Configuration Notes]
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 This page introduces the concepts and mechanics required to navigate and use a model in the SAMM (Scenario and Model Management) software, a component of the [[http://​www.whatiftechnologies.com/​index.php/​software-technology|whatIf?​ Modelling Environment]]. This page introduces the concepts and mechanics required to navigate and use a model in the SAMM (Scenario and Model Management) software, a component of the [[http://​www.whatiftechnologies.com/​index.php/​software-technology|whatIf?​ Modelling Environment]].
  
-Instructional YouTube videos are embedded throughout the tutorial. The videos are also compiled in a single [[https://​www.youtube.com/​playlist?​list=PLYoZnBNOPjYNREpRN5t0c9kzdiBa38Ddh|YouTube playlist]] ​and public ​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AADHAY7EIMXMZFJh31ZEXqNTa?​lst|Dropbox folder]].+Instructional YouTube videos are embedded throughout the tutorial. The videos are also compiled in a single [[https://​www.youtube.com/​playlist?​list=PLYoZnBNOPjYNREpRN5t0c9kzdiBa38Ddh|YouTube playlist]] ​(alternative ​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AADHAY7EIMXMZFJh31ZEXqNTa?​lst|Dropbox folder]]).
  
 ===== Connecting to a Server ===== ===== Connecting to a Server =====
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 ==== Treeview and Diagram Objects ==== ==== Treeview and Diagram Objects ====
 {{youtube>​qFF_o69p0x8}} {{youtube>​qFF_o69p0x8}}
 +Video 2.1 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACl1TJJwpzIUxdzffZkz8i3a/​2.1%20Model%20Diagrams%20-%20Treeview%20and%20Diagram%20Objects.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACl1TJJwpzIUxdzffZkz8i3a/​2.1%20Model%20Diagrams%20-%20Treeview%20and%20Diagram%20Objects.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 ==== Variable Shape: Dimensions and Units of Measure ==== ==== Variable Shape: Dimensions and Units of Measure ====
 {{youtube>​4iBDI80KfBs}} {{youtube>​4iBDI80KfBs}}
 +Video 2.2 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AAD5CpD8YxrFCexejTYAEyWha/​2.2%20Model%20Diagrams%20-%20Dimensions%20Units%20of%20Measure.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AAD5CpD8YxrFCexejTYAEyWha/​2.2%20Model%20Diagrams%20-%20Dimensions%20Units%20of%20Measure.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 ==== Links and Connectivity ==== ==== Links and Connectivity ====
 {{youtube>​IRO5ZW0ZF-8}} {{youtube>​IRO5ZW0ZF-8}}
 +Video 2.3 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACauDgUoeyR4AvS6oPnppXGa/​2.3%20Model%20Diagrams%20-%20Links%20and%20Connectivity.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACauDgUoeyR4AvS6oPnppXGa/​2.3%20Model%20Diagrams%20-%20Links%20and%20Connectivity.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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-  * **Links Internal to a calculator** - references variables that exist multiple times within the same calculator appear as above but with white boxes instead of yellow ​FIXME+  * **Links Internal to a calculator** - references variables that exist multiple times within the same calculator appear as above but with white boxes instead of yellow.  For example: 
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 {{youtube>​CzQrmlquliU}} {{youtube>​CzQrmlquliU}}
 +Video 3.1 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AABJPqrlZtuwQrgG9PDRuJyqa/​3.1%20variables%20instances%20scenarios.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AABJPqrlZtuwQrgG9PDRuJyqa/​3.1%20variables%20instances%20scenarios.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 {{youtube>​fJdDyGKg2P0}} {{youtube>​fJdDyGKg2P0}}
 +Video 3.2 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AABzoZfYNQf0dv4WlgqvHYesa/​3.2%20variables%20instances%20scenarios.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AABzoZfYNQf0dv4WlgqvHYesa/​3.2%20variables%20instances%20scenarios.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 {{youtube>​4E_oztr3MXE}} {{youtube>​4E_oztr3MXE}}
 +Video 4.1 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACnGd0Eg5NQUzPbpRY4Z5TJa/​4.1%20Displaying%20and%20Exporting%20Data%20-%20Intro.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACnGd0Eg5NQUzPbpRY4Z5TJa/​4.1%20Displaying%20and%20Exporting%20Data%20-%20Intro.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 {{youtube>​rGtbvXWK-8w}} {{youtube>​rGtbvXWK-8w}}
 +Video 4.2 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACJVy938SS5MuHULCKsWPE_a/​4.2%20Displaying%20and%20Exporting%20Data%20-%20Graph.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AACJVy938SS5MuHULCKsWPE_a/​4.2%20Displaying%20and%20Exporting%20Data%20-%20Graph.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 {{youtube>​v_uNL93I3vQ}} {{youtube>​v_uNL93I3vQ}}
 +Video 4.3 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AAAQ1YSAn3PppHIRAX8XOGO-a/​4.3%20Displaying%20and%20Exporting%20Data%20-%20Table.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​sh/​44u3uepd5zj4mo1/​AAAQ1YSAn3PppHIRAX8XOGO-a/​4.3%20Displaying%20and%20Exporting%20Data%20-%20Table.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]]
  
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 +==== Configuration Notes ====
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 +To switch graph background from black to white:
 +  * In the //SAMM// application,​ go to //File | Preferences...//​. Go to the //Graph// tab and uncheck //black background//​.
 +  * In the //SAMM// application,​ go to //Edit | Edit Colours...//​ and press the //White Background//​ button (the displayed colours will change) and //​OK//​. ​
 +  * In the //Graph// application,​ go to //Edit | Edit Colours...//​ and press the //White Background//​ button (the displayed colours will change) and //OK//.
 ===== Creating New Instances and Scenarios ===== ===== Creating New Instances and Scenarios =====
  
-Content under development - come back soon!+{{youtube>​6GFAO92N_dk}} 
 +Video 5.1 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​wm4pmkf62dj0d4w/​5.1%20Mixing%20and%20matching%20instances%20to%20create%20new%20scenarios.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​wm4pmkf62dj0d4w/​5.1%20Mixing%20and%20matching%20instances%20to%20create%20new%20scenarios.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]] 
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 +Video 5.2 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​du5rkqluhvdeim1/​5.2%20Creating%20new%20instances%20with%20graph.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​du5rkqluhvdeim1/​5.2%20Creating%20new%20instances%20with%20graph.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]] 
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 +{{youtube>​7ZqoMW8uGvE}} 
 +Video 5.3 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​mg9z0lseybxbv2h/​5.3%20Creating%20new%20instances%20with%20table.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​mg9z0lseybxbv2h/​5.3%20Creating%20new%20instances%20with%20table.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]] 
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 +{{youtube>​2IX3SdxMqqY}} 
 +Video 5.4 alternative links:​[[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​bmbg57of0zoaipg/​5.4%20Creating%20new%20instances%20with%20Excel.wmv|streaming SD]] [[https://​www.dropbox.com/​s/​bmbg57of0zoaipg/​5.4%20Creating%20new%20instances%20with%20Excel.wmv?​dl=1|download HD]] 
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 ===== Views - Model Reports and Scripts ===== ===== Views - Model Reports and Scripts =====
  
trainingtutorial/samm_concepts_and_mechanics.txt · Last modified: 2014/09/22 15:15 by marcus.williams