Creating a Model State

If your model has a Status Value and Status Text, you will need to provide them with a list of potential values, also known as Status Elements. When you use the UpdateStatusAndText function to pick a specific element, that element's Value is assigned to your model's status value, while its Status Text Description is assigned to your model's status text.

Implementation:

  1. With the intended model open, switch to the Your Model tab.
  2. Click Status Values to open the Model Status Values dialog.
  3. If it is not already selected, click the Status Items tab.
  4. Select the Status Value list item.
  5. Switch to the Status Elements tab.
  6. Click Add.

You can use the Create From CSV option to quickly create elements from a comma-separated list of names.

  1. (Optional) Enter a Name to help identify the element.
  2. Provide a unique Status Variable Name. This will be used when specifying the element with the UpdateStatusAndText function.
  3. Enter a brief Status Text Description to be passed to your model's status text when the element is assigned.
  4. Switch to the Value panel.
  5. Enter a unique numeric Value to be passed to your model's status value when the element is assigned.
  6. Click OK.