Method of managing objects and parameter values associated with the objects within a simulation model
First Claim
1. A method of managing objects within a simulation model, the method comprising:
- storing a first set of values for a set of parameters of objects of the simulation model, the first set of values being representative of a first model scenario;
displaying a first panel within a user interface;
in response to an identification of the set of parameters of the objects of the simulation model for display within the first panel displaying an identifier for each parameter of the set of parameters within the first panel;
receiving a second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects via the first panel, the second set of values being representative of a second model scenario;
storing the second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects separately from the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects, so as concurrently to store both the first and the second sets of values for the set of parameters of the objects;
in response to a first user selection, performing a first simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects; and
in response to a second user selection, performing a second simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the second set of values for the parameters of the objects.
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Abstract
A method of managing objects within the simulation model commences with the storage of a first value for a particular parameter within an object of the simulation model. A panel is then displayed within the user interface. The relevant parameter of the above-identified object may then be identified for inclusion within this panel. In response to the identification of the parameter, an identifier (such as an icon) associated with the parameter is displayed within the panel. A second value for the relevant parameter of the object may then be inputted by a user via the panel. The second value for the parameter is then stored separately from the first value for the parameter, and these first and second values can be selectively applied to the parameter.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of managing objects within a simulation model, the method comprising:
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storing a first set of values for a set of parameters of objects of the simulation model, the first set of values being representative of a first model scenario; displaying a first panel within a user interface; in response to an identification of the set of parameters of the objects of the simulation model for display within the first panel displaying an identifier for each parameter of the set of parameters within the first panel; receiving a second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects via the first panel, the second set of values being representative of a second model scenario; storing the second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects separately from the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects, so as concurrently to store both the first and the second sets of values for the set of parameters of the objects; in response to a first user selection, performing a first simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects; and in response to a second user selection, performing a second simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the second set of values for the parameters of the objects. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of managing objects within a simulation model, the method comprising:
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detecting selection of a panel within a user interface; detecting selection of a set of parameters of objects of the simulation model for inclusion within the panel, the selected set of parameters having a first set of values, representative of a first model scenario, assigned thereto; in response to the selection of the set of parameters, displaying an identifier for each parameter of the set of parameters within the panel; inputting a second set of values, representative of a second model scenario, for the set of parameters of the objects via the panel; storing the second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects separately from the first values for the set of parameters of the objects, so as concurrently to store both the first and the second sets of values for the parameters of the objects; in response to a first user selection, performing a first simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects; and in response to a second user selection, performing a second simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the second set of values for the parameters of the objects.
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13. A computer-readable medium having a sequence of instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform:
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storing a first set of values for a set of parameters of objects of the simulation model, the first set of values being representative of a first model scenario; defining a first panel within a user interface; in response to an identification of the set of parameters of the objects of the simulation model for inclusion within the first panel, displaying an identifier for each parameter of the set of parameters within the first panel; receiving a second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects via the first panel, the second set of values being representative of a second model scenario; storing the second set of values for the set of parameters of the objects separately from the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects, so as concurrently to store both the first and the second sets of values for the set of parameters of the objects; in response to a first user selection, performing a first simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the first set of values for the set of parameters of the objects; and in response to a second user selection, performing a second simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the second set of values for the parameters of the objects.
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14. A simulation system for managing objects within a simulation model, the system comprising;
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a first set of objects of the simulation model that store a first set of values for a set of parameters, the first set of values being representative of a first model scenario; a graphical user interface to display a first panel;
in response to an identification of the set of parameters for inclusion within the first panel, to display an identifier for each parameter of the set of parameters within the first panel; and
to receive a second set of values for the set of parameters via the first panel, the second set of values being representative of a second model scenario; anda layer object to store the second set of values for the set of parameters separately from the first set of values for the set of parameter object, so as concurrently to store both the first and second sets of values for the set parameters;
responsive to a first user selection, to perform a first simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the first set of values for the set of parameters; and
, responsive to a second user selection, to perform a second simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the second set of values for the set of parameters.
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15. A simulation environment for managing objects within a simulation model, the simulation environment comprising:
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first means for storing a first set of values for a set of parameters of objects of the simulation model, the first set of values being representative of a first model scenario; second means for displaying a first panel within a user interface;
for displaying an identifier for each parameter of the set of the parameters within the first panel responsive to an identification of each parameter of the set of parameters for inclusion within the first panel; and
for receiving a second set of values for the set of parameters via the first panel, the second set of values being representative of a second model scenario; andthird means for storing the second set for the set of parameters separately from the first set of values for the set of parameters so as concurrently to store both the first and the second sets values for the set of parameters;
for performing a first simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the first set of values for the set of parameters responsive to a first user selection; and
for performing a second simulation utilizing the simulation model inclusive of the second set of values for the set of parameters responsive to a second user selection.
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