Specifications

Extension View Editor 4-25
4-25
Variables of Selected Object Group
In the Variables of Selected Object group, you can specify all
variable-related information for the selected object in the
ProgID/CLSID cell. Once these variables are created, you can
use them as monikers to associate a particular variable with a
widget on your property view. Variables are defined in the table
that contains three columns:
The group also consists of several additional objects that,
depending on the type of the currently selected variable in the
matrix:
Column Description
Tag Represents the internal name of the variable that is stored to
disk (usually input as the same as Name). You cannot have 2
identical tags for the same object.
Name Represents the variable name which is visible on property
views in the program (usually the same as Tag). This name
should be unique such that you can identify it in the program.
Unlike the Tag, spaces are allowed in this text string.
Type Variable types include:
• Real Number. Numeric variable for which you can
specify the dimensions and unit type.
• Enumeration. A related set of identifiers, each of which
is associated with an integer value; you can specify the
dimensions and create the enumeration through the
Enumeration Values button.
• Text. A string variable for which you can specify the
dimensions.
• Attachment. Represents a variable associated with an
object that is attached to another object (i.e., a feed
stream is attached to the inlet of a pump, so the feed
stream name is of type Attachment); allows you to
specify the dimensions, attachment type and flow
direction.
• Message. A variable holding information passed when a
button is clicked.
Object Description
Persistent Select this checkbox if you want this variable value to be
saved with the simulation case. Pertains to all variables
except Message variables.
Triggers
Solve
Select this checkbox if you want changes in the variable to
set off a smart solve (solve whatever needs to be solved).
The checkbox is enabled for all variables ONLY when the
object in question is a Unit Operation. For Real Number and
Enumeration types, this checkbox is selected by default.