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Aggregate attribute with a fully defined (100% determined) utility function.
Linked attribute.
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Remark
Usually, the goal is to completely define all DEXi model components. In Tree View, this is indicated by
"all green" status symbols. Occasionally and only with a good reason, it is acceptable to leave a
and/or to have a linked attribute .
partially defined utility function
3.10 Scale Editor
Scale Editor is a window in which you can create and edit one attribute scale. Basically, a scale is just
an ordered or unordered list of values; you can add and delete these values, give them names and
optional descriptions, change their order and define their bad or good class.
3.10.1 Workspace
Scale Editor consists of:
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Value list: each value has a name (usually a short string) and an optional description (used
only for documentation).
Scale order entry field at the top: here you can define scale ordering: unordered, increasing
(recommended) and decreasing.
Toolbar at the right: provides command buttons.
The field Default scale for new attributes: when checked, this scale will be automatically
assigned to all attributes created hereafter in the Model Page.
3.10.2 Commands
To invoke a command, you may either:
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press a button shown in the toolbar, or
select an item from the pop-up menu that appears after right-clicking the mouse button.
Scale Editor provides the following commands:
Add value: Inserts a new value into the list. The default name of this value is 'new value', and you
may change this name immediately after insertion.
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