Before you begin
If you have not already opened the Model window and selected the model you want to work with:
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On the Data menu, click Models.
The Database Model window opens.
- Click the list button (
) and then select the model you want to work with. - Click [OK].
When you click a line in an existing model, Estimating refreshes the current variables from the items and assemblies in the database. If it encounters any changes made to the database since you last loaded the model, it asks you if you would like to run Check Model.
To enter a default value using a question:
- Place your cursor in the field where you want to enter a default.
- Right-click and choose List Questions.
- From the Question List, select the question you want to use and click [OK]. The name of the selected question appears in green in the field.
- When you are finished, press Enter.
Tips:
- Press Esc to remove = from the field without entering a default.
- You can move your hover tip over the question name to display the text of the question.
- If you enter an invalid question in the field, a red triangle appears. Move your cursor over it to view the details of the invalid question.