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time_point [2021/11/15 14:25]
mina [Editing a parameter]
time_point [2021/11/22 15:32]
mina
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 ====== Time point ====== ====== Time point ======
  
-Parameters are objects that hold values and that are used in other objects of the model, for instance in [[Transfer|Transfer]]and [[Expression|Expression]]s. The value of a parameter must remain constant through a simulation, and is given either as a number or a probability density function.+Timepoints are objects that hold values and that are used in other objects of the model, for instance in [[Events|Events]] and [[Expression|Expression]]. 
  
-For time dependent data, use a [[Lookup_table|Lookup table]]. 
  
 ===== Creating a Time point ===== ===== Creating a Time point =====
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 ===== Editing a Timepoint ===== ===== Editing a Timepoint =====
  
-The block editor is shown by right-clicking the block in a window and selecting **Edit**. In the [[Blocks_window|Blocks window]], you can also show the block editor by selecting the block and clicking the {{:Edit24.png|Edit}} button, or by double-clicking the right-most “validation” column of the block.+The block editor is shown by right-clicking the block in a window and selecting **Edit**. In the [[Blocks_window|Blocks window]], you can also show the block editor by selecting the block and clicking the {{ :Edit24.png|Edit }} button, or by double-clicking the right-most “validation” column of the block.
  
 The block editor has three tabs: The block editor has three tabs:
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 Here you edit index specific values such as nominal values and probability density functions. See [[Editing_values|editing values]] for more information. Here you edit index specific values such as nominal values and probability density functions. See [[Editing_values|editing values]] for more information.
  
-You can assign both a value and a probability distribution to a parameter. In order for the PDF to be used during the simulation, you must select the parameter in the [[Probabilistic_settings|probabilistic settings window]]. 
  
 **Dimension** - You can specify the dimension of the parameter by using the **Type** drop down list. Depending on the dimension the index drop down lists are activated. **Dimension** - You can specify the dimension of the parameter by using the **Type** drop down list. Depending on the dimension the index drop down lists are activated.
  
-**Data** - The data table contains the following columns:+**Data** - The data table contains the following columns: 
  
-  * **Indices** - For parameters that are non-scalar, the first columns will specify indices from the [[Index_list|Index list]]s. This allows you to specify different values for different indices. The top row is named “default” and can be used when the same value should be set for all indices. +  * **Indices** - For timepoints that are non-scalar, the first columns will specify indices from the {{ :timepoint.png?100|}}[[Index_list|Index list]]s. This allows you to specify different values for different indices. The top row is named “default” and can be used when the same value should be set for all indices.  
-  * **Settings** - By clicking on settings, extra option to change the **mode** appears. Adjacent to this, options for selection of value will change. +  * **Settings** - By clicking on settings, option to change the **mode** appears. Adjacent to this, options for selection of value will change. Default mode for the Timepoint is set in **date** format.  
-  * **Value** - Default value for the Timepoint is set in **date** format. By clicking in the value field a dropdown to select the date value will appear. In case changes were made in the Mode, different values for timepoint can be selected as values.+  * **Value** - By clicking in the value field a dropdown to select the value will appear. In case changes in mode were made, different values for timepoint can be selected as values. 
  
  
 ==== Database ==== ==== Database ====
  
-The database tab lets you quickly import values for the edited Timepoint from either the local or external database.+The database tab lets you quickly import values for the edited timepoint from either the local or external database.
  
 |Note|Most block properties can be edited directly in the [[Blocks_window|Blocks window]].| |Note|Most block properties can be edited directly in the [[Blocks_window|Blocks window]].|
time_point.txt · Last modified: 2023/02/28 11:26 by dmytroh