Managing Cube Models

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Last updated: 16 Sept, 2008Version comment
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Opening a Cube Model

Use the Open command to open an existing model.

  1. Choose "Open" from the "File" menu. The Open Cube Model dialog appears.
  2. If the model that you wish to open is stored locally, choose the correct folder and open the .mdl file.
  3. If the model that you wish to open is stored remotely in the O3 Server, choose Remote Files and then select the correct .mdl file.

Closing a Cube Model

To close a model in the design tree:

  1. Select the root of the tree corresponding to the model you want to close
  2. Choose the "Close" option from the "File" menu or from the toolbar.
    If the model has been modified you will be prompted to save the changes.

Creating a New Cube Model

Use the New Model command to create a new cube model.

  1. Choose the "New Model" option from the "File" menu or toolbar.
    An empty model definition is added to the Design Tree.
  2. Complete the Name and Description tab in the Properties pane for the model.

    Note

    Changes made in the Property pane apply when you leave the pane or perform another operation in O3 Designer.

Saving a Cube Model

Use the Save or Save As command to save a cube model.

To use the Save Command:

  1. Choose the "Save" option from the "File" menu.
    If this is the first time you save the model, you will be prompted for a name and location.
    Otherwise the model will just be saved in the already selected location.
  2. Indicate a name and location for the model
    You can choose to save the model locally or in the O3 Server by choosing the Remote Files icon on the left
  3. Click on the Save button to accept the command.
    A message will be displayed if the file already exists allowing you to overwrite it or choose another name or location.

To use the Save As command:

  1. Choose the "Save As" option from the "File" menu.
    You will be prompted for a name and location.
  2. Indicate the name and location for the model.
    You can choose to save the model locally or in the O3 Server by choosing the Remote Files icon on the left
  3. Click on the Save button to accept the command.
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