Model Browser User's Guide

Classical Designs

1. In the Design Editor window, select the Optimal design in the design tree by clicking.
2. Add a new design. Use the first toolbar button, or select File -> New.

1. A new child node appears in the tree, called Optimal_1. Notice that the parent node now has a padlock on the icon. This indicates it is locked. This maintains the relationship between designs and their child nodes. The tree arrangement lets you try out different operations starting from a basic design, then select the most appropriate one to use. The hierarchy allows clear viewing of the effects of changes on designs. The locking of parent designs also gives you the ability to easily reverse out of changes by retreating back up the tree.

3. Select the new design node in the tree. Notice that the display remains the same -- all the points from the previous design remain, to be deleted or added to as necessary. The new design inherits all its initial settings from the currently selected design and becomes a child node of that design.
4. Rename the new node Classical by clicking again or by pressing F2.
5. Click the  button in the toolbar or select Design -> Classical -> Design Browser.

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Note    In cases where the preferred type of classical design is known, you can go straight to one of the five options under Design -> Classical. Choosing the Design Browser option allows you to see graphical previews of these same five options before making a choice.

1. A dialog appears because there are already points from the previous design. You must choose between replacing and adding to those points or keeping only fixed points from the design.

6. Choose the default, replace current points with a new design, and click OK.

1. The Classical Design Browser appears.

Improving the Design

Classical Design Browser