Chapter 8 Extended Model Definitions Reference Guide

Importing an extended model definition into a model

You can import a generic extended model definition file into your current model. When you import an existing extended model definition, you reuse the profile and generation parameters defined in a library available on your machine.

When you import an extended model definition, you attach it to the model. You can choose one of the following import options:

Import option Description
Share: Use selected shared extended model definition You use a shared version of the extended model definition. This definition is shared by all models or even all users in a design team. Any change in the extended model definition properties applies to all models that share the extended model definition
Copy: Create a copy of the selected extended model definition You create a copy of the Extended model definition in the model. You can modify this definition in your model. Any change in the extended model definition properties applies only to the current model

Note   Naming conventions
When you import an extended model definition and copy it into a model, the name and code of the extended model definition may be modified in order to respect the naming conventions of the Other Objects category in the Model Options dialog box.

Steps To import an extended model definition into a model:

  1. Select Model→Extended Model Definitions.

    The List of Extended Model Definitions appears.
  2. Click the Import an Extended Model Definition tool.

    The Extended Model Definitions Selection dialog box appears.
  3. Use the Path tool to select the directory where the extended model definition files are stored.
  4. Select the Share or Copy radio button.
  5. Click OK

    The imported extended model definition file appears in the List of Extended Model Definitions of the model.

 

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