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Assign Model UDP Values

After you create user-defined properties (UDPs) for a model, you can specify them in the UDP tab of the Model Editor.

Follow these steps:

  1. Click Model, Model Properties.

    The Model Editor opens.

  2. Click the UDP tab and work with the following options:
    Model Editor_UDP Tab_UDP Editor Button to open UDP Editor

    Opens the User Defined Properties Editor so you can add a UDP or can edit an existing one.

    Model Editor_UDP Tab_Reset Property to Restore Inheritance Button

    Resets the selected property to restore the inheritance.

    Note: This option is available only for property names that are inherited. In addition, this option becomes available only when you change the property value.

    Property

    Displays the name of the user-defined property. When you hover over a property name with your cursor, the UDP description displays as a tooltip.

    Value

    Specifies the current value that is assigned to the UDP. You can perform any of the following actions to change the value:

    • Enter the property value in the cell for Integer, Real Number, and Text data types.
    • Enter a date value for a Date data type.
    • Select a value from the Value list for the List data type. For example, you can add a UDP for a table to select a backup frequency such as daily from the Value list.
    • Enter a system command or click Model Editor_UDP Tab_Command Button for Command Data Type in Value Column to browse for a file or executable program for the Command data type. For example, you can enter C:\Myfile.doc or can select it to launch the Microsoft Word document Myfile.doc.
  3. Click Close.

    Model UDP values are assigned and the Model Editor closes.